Dad's Jersey Number: The Emotions and Evaluation of Everyone's Song

Dad's uniform number - Tousanosebango

overview

"Dad's Uniform Number" is a short animated film that was broadcast on NHK Educational TV (now NHK E-Tele) in April 1996. This work was produced as part of NHK's "Minna no Uta" series, and in its short two-minute run, it deeply moved viewers. The animation was produced by Yasuhiko Suzuki, and the copyright is held by NHK.

story

"Dad's Number" is a heartwarming story about the bond between a father and son. The story begins from the perspective of a boy and his father as they watch a baseball game. The boy admires the players who wear his father's number and dreams of wearing it himself. However, as the game progresses, the boy learns that his father once wore that same number. This discovery sparks a new understanding and deepening bond between the boy and his father.

character

boy

The main character, a boy, is crazy about baseball and dreams of becoming a player who wears his father's uniform number. His pure heart and dreams make a strong impression on viewers.

father

The boy's father, a former baseball player, provides quiet support and love that underpins the story's central theme.

Background

"Dad's Uniform Number" was produced as part of the NHK "Minna no Uta" series. "Minna no Uta" is a music program loved by a wide range of audiences, from children to adults, and introduces new songs and animations in each episode. This work has touched the hearts of many viewers as a result of the combination of Yasuhiko Suzuki's delicate animation and the moving lyrics.

Animation Features

Yasuhiko Suzuki's artwork is simple yet expressive. The boy's facial expressions and movements are particularly important in visually conveying his dreams and hopes. The depiction of the background also enhances the atmosphere of the match, drawing the viewer into the story.

music

The music of "Dad's Number" supports the story with lyrics and melody. The lyrics express the love and respect for his father from the boy's point of view, and the melody conveys those emotions even more deeply. This music allows the viewer to empathize with the story, enhancing the impact of the entire work.

Evaluation and impact

"Dad's Uniform Number" has been loved and touched many viewers since it was first broadcast. In particular, the theme of the bond between father and son has resonated with many people. This work is also one of the most popular in the "Minna no Uta" series, and is frequently rebroadcast and viewed online.

Related Titles

In addition to "Dad's Uniform Number," there are many other moving works in the "Minna no Uta" series. For example, "Te no Hira wo Taiyo ni" and "Great Old Clock" are also known as works that deeply moved viewers. These works also capture the hearts of viewers through the fusion of music and animation.

How to watch

"Dad's Uniform Number" can be viewed on the NHK official website or through video streaming services. It is also available on DVD and CD, making it easy to enjoy. Watching it with your family can be a great opportunity to reaffirm the bond between parent and child.

Recommendation

"Dad's Uniform Number" is a touching work that depicts the bond between father and son, and is an animation that can be recommended to a wide range of generations. Watching it with the family is a good opportunity to deepen the bond between parent and child. It is also recommended for baseball fans. This work will deeply move you in just two minutes, so be sure to give it a watch.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

others

■ Broadcast period

April 1996

■Broadcasting station

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

■Frequencies

2 minutes

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Production

・Animation/Yasuhiko Suzuki

■Works

©NHK