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"Let me guide you to another world" - A unique OVA that depicts the abyss of taxes and society

■Overview of the work

"Let's Guide You to Another World" is an OVA released in 2004, an animation for tax education planned by the National Tax Agency. In just one short episode, 16 minutes long, it aims to introduce basic information and ideas about taxes, and to give viewers an idea of ​​the necessity of taxes and what it means to pay them. This work is an original anime and has no original work. It was directed by Shinichi Tsuji, written by Hitoshi Kanno, and produced by Dentsu Inc., Dentsu Tech Inc., IO Inc., and Mushi Production Co., Ltd.

■ Story

The protagonist is a young, whiny office worker with no energy whatsoever. On payday nights, he complains at his favorite bar, directing his frustrations at his low salary and taxes. The moment he utters the parting shot, "I wish taxes would just disappear!", the world around him changes completely. Then, a mysterious gentleman appears, exuding a devilish coldness behind his soft demeanor. This encounter with this gentleman teaches the protagonist about the abyss of taxes and society.

■ Characters

Young office worker

The protagonist, a young office worker, is voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue. Despite his young age, he has a whiny personality and lacks any lively energy, and is often seen venting his frustrations at a bar on payday night. His character symbolizes the frustration and stress that many office workers experience, and viewers can easily empathize with him.

Mysterious Gentleman

The mysterious gentleman is voiced by Toru Emori. He is a character with a soft demeanor and a devilish coldness, and he teaches the protagonist about taxes and the abyss of society. His character is an important presence in conveying to the viewer the necessity of taxes and the importance of paying taxes.

■Production background and intent

"Let me take you to Another World" is an animation for tax education planned by the National Tax Agency, and its purpose is to introduce basic information and ways of thinking about taxes. Through this work, director Shinichi Tsuji aimed to convey to viewers the necessity of taxes and the image of paying taxes. In addition, screenwriter Hitoshi Kanno created a story that evokes empathy from viewers and makes them think about the abyss of taxes and society by depicting the protagonist's dissatisfaction and stress.

■ Production staff

Director: Shinichi Tsuji Screenplay: Hitoshi Kanno Produced by: Dentsu Inc. Produced by: Dentsu Tech Inc., IO Inc., Mushi Production Co., Ltd. Planning: National Tax Agency

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Let me take you to Another World" has been praised as an educational animation about taxes. In a short time, it has succeeded in conveying to viewers the necessity of taxes and what it means to pay taxes, and has been well received by many viewers. In addition, the story has been praised for evoking viewers' sympathy by depicting the protagonist's dissatisfaction and stress, and for making viewers think about the abyss of taxes and society.

However, on the other hand, some people say that this work is not very entertaining because it is an educational animation. Some viewers feel that the story and characters are not satisfying. Some people also say that the information on taxes is too technical and difficult to understand.

■ Recommendations and related works

"Let me take you to Another World" is a recommended educational animation about taxes. It is especially recommended for those who want to know the necessity of taxes and what paying taxes is like. It is also recommended for those who can empathize with the frustration and stress of the main character.

Related works include the tax education animations "What is Tax?" and "How Taxes are Used," also produced by the National Tax Agency. These works also introduce basic information and ways of thinking about taxes, and by watching them together with "Let's Guide You to Another World," you can gain a deeper understanding of taxes.

Conclusion

"Let Me Guide You to Another World" is a work that has been praised as an educational animation about taxes. In a short time, it has succeeded in conveying to the viewer the necessity of taxes and what it is like to pay taxes, and has been well received by many viewers. In addition, the story is also praised for evoking empathy in the viewer by depicting the protagonist's dissatisfaction and stress, and making them think about the abyss of taxes and society. This is a work that can be recommended as an educational animation about taxes, and is especially recommended for those who want to know the necessity of taxes and what it is like to pay taxes.