"Ghost is a Ghost" review: What is the appeal of Minna no Uta?

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"Yurei Nandaze" is a short animated film that was broadcast on NHK's "Minna no Uta" in June 1990. This work is known as a masterpiece packed with humor and emotion in a short time of just 2 minutes. Below, I will introduce detailed information about this work, my personal impressions, and recommended points.

Overview

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

others

■ Broadcast period

June 1990

■Broadcasting station

・Broadcasting／NHK Educational TV (NHK E-Tele)

■Frequencies

2 minutes

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Production

・Animation/Tatsuji Kurahashi

■Works

©NHK

story

"Ghost Nandaze" is a story about a ghost. The ghost is aware that he is a ghost, but he wants to live a normal life. However, the people around him do not know that he is a ghost, so it is difficult for him to live a normal life. One day, the ghost meets a friend who is also a ghost. The two spend time together and begin to enjoy life as ghosts. Through the unreal existence of ghosts, this work depicts the loneliness felt in real life and the importance of friendship.

character

The main character, a ghost, is aware that he is a ghost, but wishes to live a normal life. He has a kind and slightly clumsy personality. His ghost friend is aware that he is a ghost, just like the main character, but in contrast to the main character, he enjoys life as a ghost. He has a cheerful and humorous personality. Through these two characters, the diversity of ghosts and the importance of friendship are depicted.

animation

The animation for "Yurei Nandaze" was drawn by Tatsuji Kurahashi. Kurahashi has a unique style of drawing that is simple yet humorous and moving. In this work, the ghost's feelings and emotions are realistically depicted through the ghost's expressions and movements. The backgrounds and colors are also carefully designed to express the worldview of ghosts. In particular, in scenes where the ghosts live normal lives, the real world and the ghost world are intertwined. This further enhances the ghost's sense of loneliness and the warmth of friendship.

music

The music for "Yurei Nandaze" is known as a classic song for everyone. The lyrics are a mix of humor and emotion, in order to express the feelings of a ghost. The melody is also fantastical yet familiar, in order to express the worldview of ghosts. The music plays an important role in further enhancing the loneliness of the ghost and the warmth of friendship.

thoughts

"What's a Ghost?" is a masterpiece that, in just two minutes, depicts the loneliness felt in real life and the importance of friendship through the unrealistic existence of a ghost. The ghost's feelings and emotions are portrayed realistically through the ghost's facial expressions and movements, the background, colors, and music. The ghost's sense of loneliness and the warmth of friendship are also further enhanced. This work is loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, and there is something new to discover every time you watch it.

Recommended points

"Yurei Nandaze" is recommended for the following reasons.

• The fact that it depicts the loneliness felt in real life and the importance of friendship through the unrealistic existence of ghosts
• It's packed with humor and emotion in just two minutes.
• The combination of Tatsuji Kurahashi's unique style of drawing and the famous songs from Minna no Uta
• The fact that it is a work that is loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults
• The fact that every time you see it, you discover something new

Related information

"Ghost Nandaze" is a work that was broadcast on NHK's "Minna no Uta." "Minna no Uta" is a long-running program that has aired since 1961, and has aired many classic animations. "Ghost Nandaze" is one of them, and is loved by many people. Tatsuji Kurahashi has also worked on many other works besides "Minna no Uta," and his unique style of drawing is supported by many fans.

summary

"What's a Ghost?" is a masterpiece that, in just two minutes, depicts the loneliness felt in real life and the importance of friendship through the unrealistic existence of a ghost. The ghost's feelings and emotions are portrayed realistically through its facial expressions and movements, the background, colors, and music. The ghost's sense of loneliness and the warmth of friendship are also further enhanced. This work is loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, and you will discover something new every time you watch it. We recommend that you give it a watch.