Saga-ken wo Meguru Animation
Animated Journey Through Saga Prefecture / 佐賀県を巡るアニメーション / Fuyu no Chikai, Natsu no Matsuri: Takeo no Ookusu / Yakusoku no Utsuwa: Arita no Hatsuko / Takeoshi no Dai-Kusunoki
| Genres: Slice of Life | |
| Studios: Seven Arcs, Seven Arcs Pictures, TMS Entertainment | |
| Rating: 6.04 / 10 | |
| Rank: #9955 | |
| Popularity: #11923 | |
| Users Listed: 2,184 | |
| Users Scored: 527 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 01/10/2022 | |
| Aired: March 12, 2016 – March 12, 2017 (Winter) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 4 |
Synopsis:
This anthology series explores the landscapes and lives of people in Japan's Saga Prefecture. Each short follows interconnected narratives rooted in local traditions and environments. One story unfolds in Arita, a town famed for its porcelain, focusing on burgeoning relationships against the backdrop of cultural heritage. Another centers on Takeoshi, where two young individuals share a formative experience under the watchful presence of an ancient camphor tree, witnessing the passage of seasons and the enduring strength of connection. The series emphasizes quiet observation and subtle character development, offering glimpses into regional customs and the gentle rhythms of everyday life. It prioritizes atmosphere and thematic resonance over high-octane action, inviting viewers to contemplate the bonds between people and their surroundings.
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Characters:
- Akino, Nao (Main)
- Souta (Main)
- Uchiyama, Jun (Main)
- Yamaguchi, Rinko (Main)
Staff:
- Hatanaka, Yuusuke (Producer)
- Ishiyama, Keiichi (Producer)
- Nishimura, Junji (Director)
- Koyata, Masahisa (Episode Director)
- Izumo, Noriko (Sound Effects)
- Okado, Chikai (Animation Director)
- Seki, Kazuhiko (Editing)
- Takeshita, Miki (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
- Tomooka, Shinpei (Animation Director)
- Yamanaka, Junko (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
- Yoshikawa, Youichirou (Music)