"Our Peace River" review: A moving story and fascinating characters

"Our Peace River": A moving OVA depicting a prayer for peace

The OVA "Our Peace River", released on October 19, 1998, is based on a novel by Daisaku Ikeda. Produced by Shinano Kikaku and directed by Guji Katsumata, this work succeeds in conveying a profound message in a short time of just 30 minutes. Below, we will explain in detail the details of the work, the background to its production, and its appeal.

Overview

"Our Peace River" is a moving story with the theme of praying for peace. The original work is a novel written by Daisaku Ikeda, the third president of Soka Gakkai, and is filled with his thoughts on peace. The OVA was produced based on this novel and released and distributed by Shinano Kikaku. Although it is short, only one episode and 30 minutes long, it is a deeply moving work.

story

The story is set in Japan after the Second World War. The protagonist, a boy, lost his father in the war and lives with his mother. One day, he finds a photograph among his father's belongings. It is a picture of his father with friends he met on the battlefield. Wanting to know more about the people in the photograph, the boy decides to go on a journey.

During the journey, the boy meets various people and hears about their war experiences and their thoughts on peace. Eventually, the boy is reunited with his father's friends and learns of their prayers for peace. This story depicts the misery of war and the preciousness of peace, deeply moving the viewer.

Background

The production of "Our Peace River" began with Daisaku Ikeda's desire for peace. He wanted to convey the importance of peace through his novel, so he decided to produce an OVA. Shinano Kikaku agreed with the project and was put in charge of production. Guji Katsumata was meticulous in directing the film to visualize Daisaku Ikeda's desire.

The production team collected a lot of materials and conducted thorough research in order to portray the realistic depiction of war and prayers for peace. They also paid particular attention to the voice actors and music, making it easy for viewers to empathize with the characters. These efforts bore fruit, and the work received high praise.

character

The protagonist, a young boy, is saddened by the loss of his father in the war, but has a strong heart and does not give up hope for peace. Through his journey, viewers can feel the misery of war and the preciousness of peace. His father's friends also talk about their own war experiences and their thoughts about peace, deeply moving viewers.

In addition, various people whom the boy meets during his journey appear and talk about their war experiences and their thoughts about peace. These characters give the story depth and realism.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Our Peace River" were created with great attention to detail to depict the reality of war and to express prayers for peace. The depictions of war scenes in particular leave a strong impact on the viewer. In addition, the scenes expressing prayers for peace use beautiful landscapes and gentle colors, giving the viewer a pleasant impression.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the emotion of the story. The accompanying music uses emotional melodies to express the horrors of war and prayers for peace. Insert songs are also chosen to fit the theme of the story, stirring the emotions of the viewer.

Evaluation and impact

"Our Peace River" was highly praised as a moving work depicting a prayer for peace. In particular, the realistic depiction of war and the images and music expressing a prayer for peace made a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the story, which is filled with Daisaku Ikeda's thoughts on peace, touched many people and gave them a chance to reaffirm the importance of peace.

This work was released as an OVA, so it may not be as well known as other anime works. However, the depth and emotion of its content continue to make it loved by many people. It is a must-see, especially for viewers who are looking for a work with the theme of prayer for peace.

Recommendations and related works

The reason I recommend "Our Peace River" is because of its moving story about a prayer for peace, and the images and music that depict the realistic depiction of war and the prayer for peace. This film will deeply move the viewer and will make them realize the importance of peace once again.

Related works include anime works with the same peace theme, such as "Barefoot Gen" and "Grave of the Fireflies." These works also depict the misery of war and the preciousness of peace, deeply moving viewers. Watching them together with "Our Peace River" will deepen your understanding of peace.

summary

"Our Peace River" is a moving OVA based on the novel by Daisaku Ikeda. The images and music, which depict the realistic nature of war and prayers for peace, leave a strong impression on viewers. The film also portrays the horrors of war and the preciousness of peace through the protagonist, a young boy, and his journey, deeply moving viewers. This work is a must-see for viewers looking for a work themed around prayers for peace.