The moving story of the war, "The Blue-eyed Girl" and its reviews: a must-see animated work

War fairy tales - The story of the blue-eyed girl

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

Fairy tales

■ Broadcast period

August 13, 2009 - August 13, 2009 TV Asahi August 13, 2009 (1 episode) Thursday 10:30-11:25
Niigata TV 21 August 22, 2009 (1st time) Saturday 4:30-5:25
Nagano Asahi Broadcasting August 18, 2009 (1st episode) Tuesday 14:00-14:55
Me-Tele (Nagoya TV) August 20, 2009 (1st episode) Thursday 9:57-10:51
Setouchi Broadcasting August 29, 2009 (1st time) Saturday 9:30-10:25
Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting August 14, 2009 (1st episode) Friday 10:30-11:25
Oita Asahi Broadcasting August 14, 2009 (1st episode) Friday 10:45-11:40

■Broadcasting station

TV Asahi Network

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Planning: Noboru Sugiyama (TV Asahi), Yoshio Kato (Shin-Ei Animation)

■ Director

・General Director: Tetsuo Yasumi ・Director: Minetaro Hirai

■ Production

・Production: Shinei Animation

■Works

©K2/Shinei

■ Review

"War Children's Tale: The Story of the Blue-Eyed Girl" is a TV special that was broadcast on the TV Asahi network in 2009 and was produced by Shin-Ei Animation. This work depicts children living under the harsh conditions of war, and in particular depicts the misery of war and the kindness of humans from the perspective of a blue-eyed girl named Eiko. Below is a detailed review of this work.

Story and Themes

The story is set in a lush village in the Tosa mountains. The impact of the war has left a deep-rooted feeling of "the devil America and Britain" in this village, and Eiko, whose father is American, transfers to school there. Eiko's blue eyes make her the target of bullying from the other village children, but a boy named Kenta tries to help her. Eiko gradually opens up to Kenta's friends, but the effects of the war are gradually hardening the hearts of the villagers. Then, in an air raid, Eiko and Kenta lose their mother, and Eiko is sent to a prisoner of war camp. Kenta decides to help Eiko escape, and the story reaches an emotional climax.

The theme of this work is the misery of war and human kindness. It depicts families and friendships torn apart by war, and how people still support each other. In particular, the relationship between Eiko and Kenta highlights issues of intercultural understanding and discrimination. This work teaches us that even in the harsh conditions of war, there are moments when the warmth of human hearts shines through.

character

Eiko is the central character of this work. Her blue eyes make her a target for discrimination in the context of war, but her strength and kindness underpin the story. Kenta is a courageous boy who tries to help Eiko, and his growth and friendship are key elements of the story. Kenta's friends, Norio, Shinsuke, Taro, and others, also grow through their interactions with Eiko, despite being affected by the war. Akiko, the homeroom teacher, is the only adult who tries to understand Eiko, and her presence adds depth to the story.

Production and direction

Produced by Shinei Animation, this work features beautiful background art and meticulous animation. The village scenery and air raid scenes in the Tosa mountains are particularly visually striking. Director Hirai Minetaro and Director-in-Chief Yasumi Tetsuo have managed to strike a good balance between the horrors of war and the kindness of humanity. Screenwriter Fujimoto Nobuyuki has deeply moved audiences by depicting the war from the perspective of children. Music by Sagara Masae provides beautiful melodies that enhance the emotional impact of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"War Fairy Tale: The Story of the Blue-Eyed Girl" is a work that deeply moves the audience by depicting the heavy theme of war from a child's perspective. In particular, the relationship between Eiko and Kenta, and the depiction of the villagers affected by the war, give the audience a lot to think about. This work will be a good teaching material for understanding the tragedy of war and reaffirming the importance of peace. It also has great educational value as it makes viewers think about issues such as intercultural understanding and discrimination.

The recommended audience ranges from adults who want to think deeply about the history of war and human kindness, to parents who want to teach their children about the horrors of war. In particular, it will be a good opportunity to pass on the lessons of war to the next generation through school classes and viewing at home.

Related information

This work was broadcast on the TV Asahi network on August 13, 2009, and was subsequently broadcast on local stations across the country. Detailed information is available on the official Shin-Ei Animation website and the official TV Asahi website. DVDs and Blu-rays are also available for viewing. Furthermore, related books and the original children's story have also been published, which can be used as resources to gain a deeper understanding of the work.

■ Summary

"War Fairy Tale: The Story of the Blue-Eyed Girl" is a moving work that depicts the misery of war and human kindness. The relationship between Eiko and Kenta, as well as the people of the village affected by war, will give the audience a lot to think about. This work is highly recommended for viewers who want to think deeply about the history of war and human kindness. It also has high educational value, and watching it at school or at home will be a good opportunity to pass on the lessons of war to the next generation.