Mizutori

水鳥 / Minna no Uta / The Swan, The Water Fowl
Mizutori
Genres: Kids, Music
Themes: Music
Demographics: Kids
Producers: NHK
Rating: 5.57 / 10
Popularity: #16355
Users Listed: 645
Users Scored: 347
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/22/2019
Aired: February 2, 1994 (Winter)
Type: music
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

The series unfolds against the backdrop of a quiet, late-20th century Japan, centered on a seemingly unremarkable musical moment: a 1994 children’s song broadcast on national television. This event becomes a focal point for a group of individuals, each grappling with personal histories and subtle connections to the song’s melody and lyrics. Through fragmented narratives and evocative imagery, the anime explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the enduring power of seemingly insignificant cultural artifacts. It presents a contemplative experience, favoring atmosphere and character study over straightforward plot progression. The story invites reflection on how shared experiences – even fleeting ones like a simple song – can shape individual lives and intertwine destinies in unexpected ways, leaving lingering questions about the nature of connection.

Staff:

  • Nanke, Kouji (Director, Animation Director)
  • Hasegawa, Tomoki (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)

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