Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterEveryone's Songs - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winteroverview"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" is a short 2-minute animation that was broadcast on NHK Educational TV (now NHK E-Tele) in October 1989. This work was produced as part of NHK's long-running program "Minna no Uta" and features beautiful images and music themed around the four seasons. The illustrations were done by Ichiro Otsuka, and the copyright is owned by NHK. story"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" is a simple story depicting the changing of the seasons. Starting with the cherry blossoms of spring, the seasons change to the summer sea, autumn leaves, and winter snow, and are expressed through beautiful animation. The story does not use words, but conveys the beauty of the four seasons through music and images alone. This work is loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, and is highly regarded as a work that makes people re-examine the beauty of the four seasons. Background"Minna no Uta" is a music program on NHK that has been broadcast since 1961, aiming to introduce songs and animations for children. "Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu" was produced as part of this program and was selected as a work that has as its theme the beauty of the four seasons. Ichiro Otsuka, who was in charge of the illustrations, is an animator known for his work on Studio Ghibli's "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" and "My Neighbor Totoro," and his delicate touch is utilized in this work. musicThe music for "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" was written by composer Yoshinao Nakata. Nakata is a composer who has worked in a wide range of genres, from classical music to pop, and his beautiful melodies enhance the charm of this work. The music is mainly composed of piano, and gently expresses the changing of the seasons. This music not only allows the viewer to feel the beauty of the four seasons, but also has a soothing effect on the soul. animationThe animation of "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" is characterized by Ichiro Otsuka's delicate touch. It realistically depicts the beauty of the four seasons, such as the fluttering cherry blossom petals of spring, the blue of the summer sea, the vividness of autumn leaves, and the silence of winter snow. The animation is hand-drawn, allowing you to feel the beauty of animation from the era before digital technology became mainstream. The use of color is also exquisite, visually expressing the change of the seasons. Evaluation and impact"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" has been highly praised since it was first broadcast. In particular, the fusion of animation and music depicting the beauty of the four seasons was highly praised and loved by many viewers. This work not only teaches children about the beauty of the four seasons, but also has the effect of making adults re-recognize the change of seasons. It is also known as one of the most popular works in the "Minna no Uta" series. Viewers' reactions"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" has been loved by many viewers since it was first broadcast. It is especially appreciated by children as an opportunity to learn about the beauty of the four seasons, and by adults as a work that evokes nostalgia. Many videos sharing the work's footage and music have been posted online, and it has become a hot topic among viewers. There are also many comments on social media saying that watching "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" helped them to rediscover the beauty of the four seasons. Related Titles"Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu" was produced as part of the "Minna no Uta" series. There are many other masterpieces in the "Minna no Uta" series. For example, there are many works that are loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, such as "Great for the Elderly," "Tenohira wo Taiyo ni," and "Sekaijuu no Dare Yori Kitto." These works, like "Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu," also captivate viewers with their beautiful music and animation. Reasons for recommendation"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" features beautiful animation and music that depict the beauty of the four seasons. It is especially recommended as an opportunity to teach children about the beauty of the four seasons, and as a work that brings back memories for adults. This work is also part of the "Minna no Uta" series, so you can enjoy it together with other masterpieces. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to rediscover the beauty of the four seasons and soothe their souls. How to watch"Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu" can be viewed on the NHK official website or through video streaming services. It can also be purchased on DVD and Blu-ray. In particular, this work is often included on the DVDs and Blu-rays of the "Minna no Uta" series, so if you are interested, check them out. There are also many videos posted on the Internet that share the video and music of this work, so please take a look at those as well. summary"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" is a work that features beautiful animation and music depicting the beauty of the four seasons. It was broadcast on NHK Educational TV in October 1989 and was loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults. The delicate touch of the illustrator Ichiro Otsuka and the beautiful melody of Yoshinao Nakata enhance the charm of this work. This is a work that we highly recommend to those who want to rediscover the beauty of the four seasons and soothe their hearts. |
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