Echoes of kindness and emotion: A review that explores the depth of emotion

Echoes of kindness and emotion - Echoes of kindness and emotion -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Picture books

■ Broadcast period

April 11, 2007 - March 19, 2008
BS Fuji April 2, 2007 - March 21, 2008 (Episodes 1-50) Every Wednesday and Friday 20:55-21:00

■Broadcasting station

BS Fuji

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 50

■Original Story

Kenji Ikemori

■ Director

Katsumi Ono

■ Production

・Animation Production: Gallop ・Production: Dentsu

■Works

©2007 BS Fuji

■ Story

Now is the time for kind hearts and compassion...

Everyone has a jewel box deep in their heart. However, before they know it, they forget the existence of that jewel box. Inside that jewel box, there must be a kind heart, a caring heart, beautiful memories, happy memories... things like that.

It's not that we lost it. We just forgot about it. I hope that the echoes of this kindness and emotion will resonate in your hearts too...

■Cast

・Narrator: Noriko Fukazawa

■ Main staff

・Original story: Kenji Ikemori・Director: Katsumi Ono・Series composition, script: Takashi Yamada・Illustration: Young Fujishima・Character design: Tsukasa Tannai・Animation production: Gallop・Production: Dentsu

■Subtitle

・Episode 1 / Moved by the rich emotions・Episode 2 / You're going with me・Episode 3 / The forgotten peace of mind・Episode 4 / Just one bottle of hand cream・Episode 5 / A birthday present that arrived just in time・Episode 6 / Troubled by a mistake・Episode 7 / The gaze of a mother and child・Episode 8 / The trustworthy 15cm ruler・Episode 9 / A forklift that can be done if you try・Episode 10 / Knowing other people's pain・Episode 11 / When I laugh, you laugh too・Episode 12 / An unexpected phone call・Episode 13 / Memories of a wonderful hat・Episode 14 / Grandma's drawstring bag・Episode 15 / After the school festival・Episode 16 / So what?
・Episode 17/Grandma's love letter・Episode 18/Nozomi's bicycle・Episode 19/The driver's fine play・Episode 20/The flower of courage bloomed・Episode 21/My son gained confidence・Episode 22/A cute employee even after quitting her job・Episode 23/The god of fortune on a packed train・Episode 24/I'll ​​be okay on my own・Episode 25/A handmade picture book bag・Episode 26/I'll ​​be a grandma just for tonight・Episode 27/The white flowers of the Dokudami・Episode 28/Teacher, let's have a secret conversation・Episode 29/The kindness of a serious scolding・Episode 30/A little consideration・Episode 31/The conductor I admire・Episode 32/We're in the same boat at times like this・Episode 3 Episode 3/Surrounded by rocks and Tetsu・Episode 34/The kind local people・Episode 35/The warmest day・Episode 36/Under the big chestnut tree・Episode 37/Christmas cake for five people・Episode 38/I joined the workforce・Episode 39/Grandpa's numb hands・Episode 40/A graduation ceremony for one person・Episode 41/Telepathy・Episode 42/The Knight with the small hands・Episode 43/The kind angel with a cane・Episode 44/That seat is the seat of the heart・Episode 45/The long-legged lady at the hospital・Episode 46/To the demon of Onigashima・Episode 47/I found kindness・Episode 48/Kindness for two・Episode 49/Reflecting on my daughter's kindness・Episode 50/A prayer with a thousand paper cranes

■ Review

"Echoes of Kindness and Emotions" is a TV anime series based on a picture book by Kenji Ikemori that aired on BS Fuji from 2007 to 2008. This work depicts a heartwarming story in a short time of just 5 minutes. There are 50 episodes in total, and each episode is different, so the viewers will not get bored.

The greatest appeal of this anime is, without a doubt, the kindness and emotion of its stories. Each episode depicts the small acts of kindness and compassion found in everyday life, and the emotions they bring. For example, episode 1, "Moved by Rich Emotions," shows a child being moved by the beauty of fireworks he sees for the first time, while episode 2, "You're Going With Me," depicts a child's joy as he is invited by his friends to go on his first field trip. These episodes have the power to make viewers think, "I want to be kind like that, too."

The gentle voice of narrator Noriko Fukazawa also enhances the moving feeling of this work. Her voice has a warmth that makes it seem as if she is speaking directly to the viewer, making the moving story even more deeply felt. Furthermore, the adorable characters by character designer Tsukasa Tannai also soothe the hearts of viewers.

The production staff of this work should not be overlooked. Director Katsumi Ono has the ability to bring out the best in the story in a short time, and series composer and scriptwriter Takashi Yamada has the talent to portray different emotions in each episode. Also, Gallop, the animation production company, attracts viewers with beautiful images and careful drawings.

"Echoes of Kindness and Emotions" is a work that is loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. It will provide a moment of healing for adults who tend to forget about kindness and emotion in their busy daily lives. It is also a good teaching material for children, teaching them the importance of kindness and compassion.

■Recommendation

"Echoes of Kindness and Emotion" is a work that delivers kindness and emotion to viewers with its heartwarming story and beautiful images. It is especially recommended for adults who tend to forget kindness and emotion in their busy daily lives, and for children who want to learn the importance of kindness and compassion. Also, each episode is different, so you won't get bored of enjoying it. I hope that through this work, echoes of kindness and emotion will resonate in your heart...