Ookii 1-nensei to Chiisana 2-nensei
The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader / 大きい1年生と小さな2年生 / Wakate Animator Ikusei Project / 2014 Young Animator Training Project / Anime Mirai 2014 / Oukii Ichinensei to Chiisana Ninensei
| Genres: Adventure | |
| Studios: A-1 Pictures | |
| Rating: 6.35 / 10 | |
| Rank: #8174 | |
| Popularity: #8955 | |
| Users Listed: 5,316 | |
| Users Scored: 2,647 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 02/17/2024 | |
| Aired: March 1, 2014 (Winter) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
The series centers on the unlikely bond between Masaya, a physically imposing but emotionally fragile first-grader, and Akiyo, a diminutive second-grader possessing surprising resilience. Each day’s journey to school involves Akiyo guiding Masaya along the dimly lit path, highlighting their contrasting personalities and developing dependence. Masaya is deeply inspired by Akiyo's strength, striving to emulate her fortitude. When Akiyo experiences a moment of vulnerability, Masaya embarks on a challenging expedition into the Ipponsugi forest, determined to find her cherished spotted bellflowers. This journey explores themes of emotional support, self-discovery, and the quiet power found in interpersonal connection within a gently melancholic atmosphere. It offers a thoughtful examination of childhood empathy and the ways individuals navigate personal struggles through shared experiences.
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Characters:
- Akiyo (Main) - Voice Actors: Yajima, Akiko
- Masaya (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Mutsumi
- Mariko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuno, Misaki
- Teacher (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oofuku, Yumiko
Staff:
- Watanabe, Ayumu (Director)
- Ezaki, Shinpei (Episode Director)
- Akiyama, Kouji (In-Between Animation)
- Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
- Hung, Penny (In-Between Animation)
- Ishimaru, Fuminori (In-Between Animation)
- Kaneko, Shizue (Character Design)
- Kawajiri, Kentarou (Key Animation)
- Kitajima, Yuuki (In-Between Animation)
- Kobayashi, Yui (In-Between Animation)
- Komura, Yukari (In-Between Animation)
- Makita, Michiko (In-Between Animation)
- Matsui, Keiichirou (Animation Director)
- Miyano, Keiko (2nd Key Animation)
- Nomura, Haruyoshi (In-Between Animation)
- Oota, Asami (In-Between Animation)
- Takada, Sachiyo (In-Between Animation)
- Takemoto, Shin (In-Between Animation)
- Tazu, Nanako (Key Animation)
- Tsujimura, Ayumu (In-Between Animation)
- Tsuzuki, Moe (In-Between Animation)
- Uehara, Fumiyuki (Key Animation)
- Umebayashi, Yukari (In-Between Animation)
- Watanabe, Keiko (In-Between Animation)
- Yamamoto, Mayuko (Assistant Animation Director, In-Between Animation)
- Yonekawa, Shingo (Background Art)
- Yoshimura, Chie (Color Design)
- Yukawa, Atsuyuki (Key Animation)
News:
- Visuals and Staff for Anime Mirai 2014 Announced (10/15/2013)
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