Suna no Akari
Lights of Sand / 砂の灯
| Genres: Fantasy, Music | |
| Themes: Music | |
| Studios: Gainax | |
| Rating: 5.58 / 10 | |
| Rank: #12160 | |
| Popularity: #16938 | |
| Users Listed: 568 | |
| Users Scored: 235 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2022 | |
| Aired: June 28, 2017 (Spring) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against a stark, desolate desert landscape, this animated short follows a young boy's discovery of a luminous object that imbues him with extraordinary power. The light’s influence leads him towards a mysterious girl and an unseen realm, hinting at intricate connections between the physical and something beyond. The narrative explores themes of connection and transformation as the boy navigates this new reality. Notably, the production itself is groundbreaking, utilizing a blockchain-based crowdfunding system in collaboration with Singaporean company BlockPunk, resulting in a visually distinctive experience rendered in 4K resolution. The short offers a contemplative glimpse into a world where light acts as a catalyst for unexpected journeys and emerging relationships.
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Staff:
- Takahashi, Yuuichi (Producer)
- Takeuchi, Hiroaki (Producer)
- Yamaga, Hiroyuki (Director, Storyboard)
- Shigemoto, Wakako (Storyboard)
- Asao, Yoshinori (Associate Producer)
- Honma, Sakurako (Assistant Director)
- Kinoshita, Sumie (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Kobayashi, Osamu (Animation Check)
- Minagawa, Akari (Key Animation)
- Oomura, Masashi (Key Animation)
- Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki (Character Design)
- Umeshita, Manami (Key Animation)
- Yoshimura, Chie (Color Design)