"Jizo-san Rondo": NHK's classic song revived in animation"Ojizo-san Rondo" is a short 2-minute animated work that was broadcast on NHK Educational TV (now NHK E-Tele) in June 1981. This work was produced as part of NHK's long-running program "Minna no Uta," and it presented a classic song beloved by children in the form of animation. Although the original work is listed as "Other," it is actually an original song created for "Minna no Uta," and the animation was created to match it. Overview"Jizo Rondo" is illustrated by Seizo Tajima and copyright is owned by NHK. It was broadcast in June 1981 with only one episode, but in that short time it was loved by many viewers. Although it was only two minutes long, the kindness and warmth of Jizo depicted in it left a deep impression on the hearts of children. Story and Themes"Jizo Rondo" is a work that depicts Jizo, a statue standing on a street corner, interacting with children. Jizo gently watches over the children as they play and worry, and sometimes sings and dances with them. The theme of this work is "kindness" and "healing," and it aims to provide children with a sense of security and warmth through the presence of Jizo. The story is very simple, and mainly consists of scenes of children playing around the Jizo statue and occasionally talking to it. The Jizo statue never moves, but its facial expressions and demeanor convey its deep love and understanding for the children. This simplicity makes it easy for children to understand, and a work that resonates with their hearts. Animation FeaturesThe animation of "Jizo Rondo" is drawn with the unique touch of Seizo Tajima. Tajima's drawings are warm and have the power to attract children's hearts. In particular, the expressions and movements of the Jizo statues seem almost alive, even though they are still. This is the result of the fusion of the power of Tajima's drawings and animation techniques. This work also succeeds in depicting many scenes in a short time of two minutes. The children's play and their interaction with the Jizo statue are effectively depicted, allowing the viewer to fully enjoy the story in that short time. This can be said to be the result of a combination of animation production technology and clever storytelling. Music and lyricsThe music for "Jizo-san Rondo" is an original piece created for "Minna no Uta." The song has a melody and rhythm that is familiar to children, and the lyrics resonate with children. In particular, the lyrics expressing the kindness and warmth of Jizo-san give children a sense of security and have a soothing effect on the heart. The lyrics are mainly about children talking to Jizo, and describe how the children feel a sense of security through the presence of Jizo. The lyrics are written from the children's point of view, so children can easily empathize with the content. The melody is also familiar to children, and has a charm that makes them naturally want to hum along. Audience reactions and impact"Jizo-san Rondo" has been loved by many viewers since it was first broadcast. In particular, children have commented that they like Jizo-san because he is so kind. This work not only provides children with a sense of security and warmth, but also conveys its kindness to the parent generation, making it a work that can be enjoyed by the whole family. This song also became one of the most popular songs on "Minna no Uta," and was requested by many viewers. The popularity of "Ojizo-san Rondo" can be seen in the many requests on NHK's official website for a re-broadcast. This work has become loved not only by children, but by a wide range of generations. Work evaluation and recommendation"Jizo-san Rondo" has been highly praised as a work that provides kindness and warmth to children in its short time. In particular, the combination of Seizo Tajima's illustrations and the original music has created a work that resonates deeply with children. This work conveys kindness not only to children but also to the parent generation, and is recommended as a work that can be enjoyed by the whole family. This song is also one of the most popular songs on "Minna no Uta," and is requested by many viewers. The NHK official website has also received many requests for a re-broadcast of "Ojizo-san Rondo," which shows how popular it is. This song is recommended as a work that will be loved not only by children, but by a wide range of generations. Related information and recommendationsFor viewers who enjoyed "Ojizo-san Rondo," we also recommend the following works, which are also popular among "Minna no Uta."
Like "Ojizo-san Rondo," these works are also highly regarded as works that provide children with kindness and warmth. Please enjoy these works along with "Ojizo-san Rondo." summary"Jizo-san Rondo" is a short two-minute animation that was broadcast on NHK Educational TV in June 1981. This work combines Seizo Tajima's illustrations with an original song, resulting in a work that provides kindness and warmth to children. It has been loved by many viewers since it was broadcast, and has become one of the most popular songs in "Minna no Uta." This work conveys its kindness not only to children, but also to the parent generation, and is recommended as a work that can be enjoyed by the whole family. We encourage you to experience the kindness and warmth in children's hearts through "Jizo-san Rondo." |
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