Umi no Manimani
At The Mercy of The Sea / 海のまにまに
| Genres: Music | |
| Themes: Music | |
| Producers: Kassen | |
| Rating: 7.04 / 10 | |
| Popularity: #15877 | |
| Users Listed: 718 | |
| Users Scored: 415 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2023 | |
| Aired: March 21, 2023 (Winter) | |
| Type: music | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against a backdrop of melancholic coastal towns and fading traditions, this animated short explores themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. The narrative centers on a young woman grappling with her past while working in a seaside establishment, encountering figures who embody both familiar comfort and unsettling echoes of history. Visually, the work evokes a dreamlike atmosphere, blending realistic depictions of everyday life with subtly surreal imagery. It observes the quiet anxieties inherent in holding onto cherished moments as they inevitably shift and change, presenting a contemplative look at the delicate balance between remembrance and acceptance. The piece emphasizes emotional resonance over action, inviting viewers to reflect on personal histories and the weight of unspoken feelings.
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Staff:
- Dokai, Asuka (Director)
- Ayase (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
- YOASOBI (Theme Song Performance)
- Chiba, Daisuke (Director of Photography)
- Hirayama, Takanari (Key Animation)
- Hung, Fei (Key Animation)
- Ishige, Rie (Key Animation)
- Jura (Key Animation)
- Nakashige, Shunsuke (Key Animation)
- Naruse, Ran (Character Design)
- Shibito (Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
- Tatamitani, Tetsuya (Special Effects)
- Tokopent (Key Animation)
- Tsuda (In-Between Animation, Character Design, 2nd Key Animation)
- madeline (Key Animation)
- niL (In-Between Animation, Key Animation)
- sowiti (Key Animation, In-Between Animation)