The appeal and evaluation of the anime for grown-up women, "Time: The Wind that Slips Across the River"

Adult Women's Anime Time "Wind Sliding Across the River" - A deep story and beautiful images

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

others

■ Broadcast period

January 6, 2011 - January 6, 2011

■Broadcasting station

NHK General TV

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Megumi Yuikawa

■ Director

Hiroshi Kawamata

■ Production

Animation Production: Answer Studio

■ Story

Noriko, 33, was born and raised in Kanazawa. She returned to Japan with her husband and four-year-old son after five years of living abroad. Refusing to live an ordinary life in the countryside, she went to university in Tokyo, got a job, married an elite trading company employee, had children... and was sure she had found the happiness she had always imagined. However, when she returned home after five years, she felt a huge void in her heart.
But there is one man she can't get out of her head. That man with the most beautiful fingers...
Noriko is hiding a big secret between her and him.

■Explanation

The people who are most seeking "stories" right now are adult women.
A gem of a story for "adult women" who are at the halfway point of their lives and searching for ways to shine even more as women. A short story by the master of romance novels, Yuikawa Kei, is told with beautiful animation.

■Cast

・Voice Cast: Misato Tanaka

Detailed review and recommendation

■ Background and production of the work

"Wind Sliding Along the River" is a TV special that aired on NHK General TV in 2011, and is based on a short story by Yuikawa Kei, a master of romance novels. It was directed by Kawamata Hiroshi and produced by Answer Studio. The story was created as a story for adult women, and will resonate with women who are at the halfway point of their lives.

■ Depth of story

The story centers on a 33-year-old woman named Noriko, who was born and raised in Kanazawa, went to university in Tokyo, married an elite trading company employee, and had a child; at first glance, she seems to be living the perfect life. However, after returning to Japan from living abroad for five years, she feels a huge void in her heart. The reason for this lies in the big secret she is hiding from the one man she cannot get out of her head - the man with the beautiful fingers. This secret is at the heart of the story, and the depiction of Noriko's inner conflict and growth deeply moves viewers.

■Charm of the characters

Noriko is a woman who came from the countryside and achieved success, but she has feelings buried deep inside her heart. Her character is one that many adult women can relate to, and Misato Tanaka's voice acting adds to her appeal. Other characters, such as Noriko's husband, son, and the man who touches her heart, also play their own roles and enrich the story.

■ Visual beauty and music

"Wind on the River" features beautiful animation. The animation, produced by Answer Studio, delicately expresses Noriko's inner thoughts and conveys the depth of the story with visual beauty. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, playing a role in evoking the emotions of the viewer.

■ Social significance

This work has great social significance as it depicts the conflicts and hopes that adult women feel at the halfway point of their lives. In particular, by depicting the innermost feelings of a woman who came from a rural area to achieve success, it will evoke sympathy from many viewers and provide an opportunity for them to reexamine their own lives.

■Reasons for recommendation

"The Wind Glides Over the River" is a profound story aimed at adult women, and the beautiful animation and music enhance its appeal. By depicting Noriko's inner conflict and growth, the film deeply moves viewers and offers empathy and hope to women at the halfway point of their lives. The film is based on a short story by Yuikawa Kei, a master of romance novels, and is a gem of a work that combines the depth of the story with beautiful visuals. I hope many people will watch it.

■ Related works and recommendations

If you enjoyed "Wind on the River," we also recommend the following works:

• "Our Little Sister" - A work that depicts the growth of four sisters and the family bonds, characterized by beautiful visuals and a deep story.
• "Orange" - A coming-of-age drama with a time travel theme, it is a moving story about inner conflict and growth.
• "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" - A work that depicts friendship and growth, with beautiful visuals and a moving story.

■How to watch

"Wind Sliding Over the River" was broadcast on NHK General TV and is currently available on NHK's on-demand service and on DVD. It may also be available on streaming services, so please check before watching.

■ Summary

"The Wind Glides Over the River" is a profound story aimed at adult women, and the beautiful animation and music enhance its appeal. By depicting Noriko's inner conflict and growth, the film deeply moves viewers and offers empathy and hope to women at the halfway point of their lives. The film is based on a short story by Yuikawa Kei, a master of romance novels, and is a gem of a work that combines the depth of the story with beautiful visuals. I hope many people will watch it.