"Tears in the Dragon's Eyes" review: What is the appeal of this emotionally moving anime?

"Tears in the Eyes of a Dragon" - A moving short animation

The short animation "Tears of the Dragon's Eye," released in June 1981, is known as one of director Mamoru Oshii's early works. This work is an animation released in theaters, and is unusual in that the original work is an original anime. We will introduce this work in detail, which depicts deep emotions and beautiful visuals in a short time of just 20 minutes.

Overview

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

June 1981

■Frequencies

20 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Director

・Direction: Mamoru Oshii

■ Production

・Produced by Gakken

story

"Tears in the Dragon's Eye" is a story about the relationship between a boy who lives in a small village and a giant dragon that lives near the village. The boy becomes interested in the dragon, which is feared by the villagers, and one day steps into the dragon's cave. There, the boy discovers that the dragon is actually kind and lonely, and gradually the friendship deepens. However, the villagers are afraid of the dragon and try to slay it. The boy struggles to protect the dragon, and in the end, he bids farewell to it in tears. This story depicts the beauty of friendship and farewell, and will deeply move the viewer's heart.

character

Boy : The protagonist of the story, a boy of courage and kindness. Unlike the people in the village, he shows understanding towards the dragon and builds a friendship with it. His actions give courage and hope to the viewer.

Dragon : A giant creature feared by the villagers, but actually kind and lonely. He is happy when the boy visits, and the two develop a friendship. The dragon's tears are a symbol of the story, and evoke deep emotions.

Visuals and Music

"Tears of the Dragon's Eye" is characterized by the beautiful visuals of director Mamoru Oshii. The hand-drawn animation depicts the natural landscape and the dragon in a realistic way, drawing the viewer into the world of the story. Music is also an important element that enhances the emotional impact of the story. Amidst the gentle melody, the story of a boy's adventure and friendship unfolds, deeply moving the viewer's heart.

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Mamoru Oshii is a famous Japanese animation director, known for his work on films such as "Ghost in the Shell" and "Innocence." "Tears of the Dragon's Eye" is one of his early works, and already shows the beautiful visuals and deep themes that would lead to his later works. Oshii's works are known for always depicting social themes and deeply moving the viewer.

Produced by: Gakken

"Tears in the Dragon's Eye" was produced by Gakken. Gakken is a Japanese educational company that provides various educational content. This work was also produced to teach children the importance of friendship and courage. Gakken's educational perspective gives the work depth.

Evaluation and impact

"Tears in the Dragon's Eye" was highly praised when it was released. In just 20 minutes, the film is deeply moving and beautifully visual, capturing the hearts of many people. It is also important as one of director Mamoru Oshii's early works, and has had a major influence on his later works. In particular, the themes of friendship and separation are common to all of Oshii's works, and this film can be said to be the origin of these themes.

Recommendations and related works

After watching "Tears of the Dragon's Eye," be sure to check out other works by Mamoru Oshii. "Ghost in the Shell" and "Innocence" are works that allow you to enjoy Director Oshii's beautiful visuals and deep themes. Other recommended animated works that depict the themes of friendship and parting include "Grave of the Fireflies" and "The Wind Rises." These works also move the viewer's heart with their deep emotions and beautiful visuals.

summary

"Tears in the Dragon's Eye" is one of director Mamoru Oshii's early works, and is a masterpiece that depicts deep emotion and beautiful visuals in a short 20-minute film. The theme of friendship and parting deeply touches the hearts of viewers and had a major influence on director Oshii's later works. We encourage you to use this work as an opportunity to see other works by director Oshii and other animated works that depict the themes of friendship and parting. I'm sure it will deeply touch your heart.