Big Brother is Cunning: The Appeal and Evaluation of Minna no Uta

"Big Brother is Not Fair" - Looking Back at the Masterpieces of Everyone's Songs

"Big Brother's Not Fair" is one of the classic songs from Minna no Uta that was broadcast on NHK Educational TV (now NHK E-Tele) in October 1987. This work succeeded in deeply moving and sympathizing with children in its short two-minute run. Here, we will explore in detail the appeal of this work, the background to its production, and its subsequent influence.

Overview

As you can see from the fact that the original media of "Oniichan Zurui" is listed as "other," it does not have a specific original work, but was produced as an original story. The animation was created by Michinari Watanabe, and the copyright is owned by NHK. It was broadcast in October 1987 with only one episode, but the content left a strong impression on many viewers.

story

The story of "Big Brother Isn't Cunning" is simple: a younger sister tells her older brother, "You're not fair." The younger sister is jealous that her older brother has grown up before her and can play outside freely. In the lyrics, the younger sister repeatedly sings, "Big brother, you're not fair, you're not fair," expressing her feelings. However, at the end of the story, the younger sister rides on her older brother's back and plays together, depicting the moment when the bond between the two deepens. This simple story resonated deeply with children and resonated with many.

Background

"Big Brother's Not Fair" was produced to embody the concept of Minna no Uta: "songs and images that are familiar to children." Michinari Watanabe was particular about depicting the world from a child's perspective, portraying the jealousy and love of a younger sister towards her older brother from her point of view. The lyrics were also written in a way that children could easily empathize with, deeply moving the viewer.

Animation Features

The animation for "Big Brother Isn't Fair" was drawn with the distinctive touch of Michinari Watanabe. The colorful images, which realistically depicted the world of children, left a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, the emotions conveyed through the younger sister's expressions and movements evoked empathy from viewers and contributed to adding depth to the story. In particular, the scene where the younger sister rides on her older brother's back is remembered by many as a beautiful image that symbolizes the bond between the two.

music

The music for "My Brother Isn't Fair" is composed of melodies and lyrics that are easy for children to relate to. The lyrics are written from the younger sister's point of view, and her jealousy and love are expressed realistically. The melody is also easy for children to sing along to, and many viewers were able to remember and sing the song. This music played a role in further deepening the emotional impact of the story.

Impact and Evaluation

"Big Brother Isn't Cunning" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Minna no Uta series. It deeply moved not only children but adults as well, and was loved by many viewers. This work also served as a catalyst for reaffirming the importance of depicting the world from a child's perspective, and influenced the creation of subsequent Minna no Uta series. Furthermore, by depicting family ties and the relationships between siblings, this work evoked deep empathy from viewers and became a work that remained in the hearts of many people.

Related works and recommendations

For those who enjoyed "Big Brother Isn't Fair," we also recommend other Minna no Uta classics, "Great Old Clock" and "Te no Hira wo Taiyo ni." These works are also known for depicting the world from a child's perspective and for being deeply moving. In addition, "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Wolf Children" are also recommended as animated works that depict family ties and the relationships between siblings. These works will deeply move viewers by depicting the love and bonds of family.

summary

"Big Brother's Not Fair" is one of the most highly praised songs in the Minna no Uta series, and has deeply touched not only children but adults as well. This work has made people realize the importance of depicting the world from a child's perspective, and has influenced the creation of subsequent Minna no Uta songs. In addition, by depicting family ties and the relationships between siblings, it has evoked deep empathy from viewers and has become a work that remains in the hearts of many people. Please watch this work and experience its moving effects.