"Tenguri, Child of the Grasslands": A masterpiece woven together by Tezuka Osamu's fantasy and Otsuka Yasuo's techniqueReleased on April 23, 1977, "Tenguri, Child of the Grassland" is an animated film based on the original story by Tezuka Osamu and directed by Otsuka Yasuo, and has been highly praised for its fantastical worldview and detailed drawings. Although it was released in theaters, this work is a masterpiece that packs a deep story and beautiful visuals into a short time of just 21 minutes. Overview"Tenguri, Child of the Grassland" is a story set in the magnificent grasslands drawn by Osamu Tezuka. The main character, Tengri, is a boy who lives on the grasslands, and the story depicts his adventures and growth. The work is an original anime, and fully displays Osamu Tezuka's unique worldview. The film was released on April 23, 1977, and is a one-episode short film. It was produced by Eiji Murayama and planned by Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd. The copyright is owned by Sakura Eigasha. castThe cast of this work is a stellar lineup, including Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamauchi, Reiko Katsura, Yoshiko Ota, Masashi Amemori, Teiji Omiya, Osamu Kato, Masaru Ikeda, Mie Higashi, Toru Furuya, Kazuhiko Kishino, Masaya Taki, Akiko Mikami, and Sanae Takagi. Their voice acting makes the world of Tengri more realistic and moving. Main StaffThe animation director was Yasuo Otsuka, whose meticulous drawings enhance the beauty of the work. The project was planned by Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd., the original story was written by Osamu Tezuka, the cinematographers were Akio Wakana, Katsuji Misawa, Nobuo Koyama, Jin Kaneko, and Shigeo Kamiyama, the art director was Seihei Kawamoto, the editor was Masashi Furukawa, the music was Yoshio Mamiya, and the sound was Tsuguo Nakatogawa, bringing together professionals from various fields. story"Tenguri, Child of the Grassland" is a story about the adventures of Tengri, a boy who lives on the grassland. Tengri lives in harmony with the nature of the grassland, but one day he comes face to face with an entity that threatens the grassland. Together with his friends, he rises up to protect the grassland. The story depicts Tengri's growth, friendship, and respect for nature. Evaluation and ImpressionsDespite its short running time, "Tenguri, Child of the Grasslands" draws the audience in with its deep themes and beautiful visuals. This work, which combines the fantastical worldview of Tezuka Osamu's original work with the meticulous drawings of Otsuka Yasuo, shows the potential of animation. In particular, the depiction of the grassland landscape and animals conveys to the audience the beauty and harshness of nature. The story of Tengri's growth and friendship will move a wide range of people, from children to adults. The music also enhances the atmosphere of the work and adds depth to the story. Recommended pointsI recommend "Tengri, Child of the Grasslands" for the following reasons:
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summary"Tenguri, Child of the Grassland" is a masterpiece that combines Tezuka Osamu's fantastical worldview with Otsuka Yasuo's detailed drawings. Packed with deep themes and beautiful visuals in a short 21-minute film, this work shows the potential of animation. The story of Tengri's growth and friendship will touch a wide audience, from children to adults, and will evoke respect for nature. Please watch this film and feel its charm. |
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