Reassessing the excitement of fireworks: Should we see them from below or from the side?

The appeal and reviews of "Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?"

"Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?" (hereafter referred to as "Fireworks") is an animated film released in 2017. Based on a live-action novel by Shunji Iwai, it is a work that brings together a stellar crew, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and produced by Shaft. The film depicts the sadness of youth and a fantastical worldview against the backdrop of fireworks, a seasonal feature of summer. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of this film, as well as some recommended points.

story

The story of "Fireworks" is a tale of youth that unfolds in a seaside town one summer day. The protagonists, a boy named Norimichi and a girl named Nazuna, experience a time leap on the night of a fireworks festival and struggle to change their fate by choosing from a variety of options. The theme inherited from the original live-action film is a world of "what if" - "what if we had made a different choice at that time?", which deeply moves the audience.

The story is set in a summer seaside town. On the night of the fireworks festival, Norimichi and Nazuna decide to run away from the house of Azumi-sensei, Nazuna's mother's new husband. On the way, Nazuna picks up a "time leap" bottle, and the two of them go back in time and begin an adventure to change their fate. The story depicts the inner conflict and growth of the two characters as reality and fantasy intersect.

character

The characters in "Fireworks" symbolize the sadness and purity of youth. The protagonist, Norimichi, is a boy who cares for his friends but secretly harbors feelings for Nazuna. His growth and change deeply moves the audience as the story progresses. Meanwhile, Nazuna is a girl who rebels against her mother's remarriage, but through her adventures with Norimichi, she begins to reexamine herself. Her character, a mix of strength and vulnerability, captivates the audience.

Additionally, Mr. Azumi and Norimichi's friends are also important characters who add depth to the story. Mr. Azumi is Nazuna's mother's second husband, and he influences the actions of Norimichi and his friends. While his character heightens the tension of the story, he also plays a role in encouraging the growth of Norimichi and Nazuna. Norimichi's friends symbolize the fun and friendship of youth, adding brightness and warmth to the story.

Animation and visuals

The animation of "Fireworks" combines Shaft's distinctive drawing style with Akiyuki Shinbo's unique direction to create beautiful visuals. The beauty of the summer seaside town and fireworks has the power to draw the audience into the world of the story. In addition, the time leap scene uses unique visual expression that intertwines reality and fantasy, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

The fireworks scene in particular is characterized by its colorful and fantastical visuals. The light and sound of the fireworks are depicted as symbolizing the emotional movements of Norimichi and Nazuna, leaving a deep impression on the audience. In addition, the time leap scene, where reality and fantasy intertwine, depicts the inner conflict and growth of the two characters, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

Music and Sound

The music in "Fireworks" is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The theme song, "Fireworks," was co-written by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu, and sings of the sadness and hope of youth. This song is depicted as symbolizing the inner workings of Norimichi and Nazuna, and deeply moves the audience. The background music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, enhancing the beauty of the summer seaside town and fireworks.

In terms of sound, the film effectively uses natural sounds such as fireworks and ocean waves, drawing the audience into the world of the story. In addition, the time leap scene depicts the inner conflict and growth of the two characters as reality and fantasy intertwine, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

Recognition and Awards

"Fireworks" has been highly praised since its release and has won many film awards. It was especially praised for its high level of completion as an animated film and its story that depicts the sadness of youth. The theme song "Fireworks" also won many music awards and became a hot topic.

Specific awards it has received include the Excellence in Animation Award at the 41st Japan Academy Prize and the Best Picture Award at the 22nd Kobe Animation Awards. It also won the Excellence Award in the Animation Division at the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Excellence Award in the Feature Film Division at the 17th Tokyo Anime Award Festival. These awards attest to the high acclaim for Fireworks and its strong support from audiences.

Recommended points

"Fireworks" is a work that combines a story depicting the sadness and purity of youth with beautiful animation and moving music. In particular, the visuals depicting the beauty of a summer seaside town and fireworks have the power to draw the audience into the world of the story. In addition, the time leap scene depicts the inner conflict and growth of the two characters as reality and fantasy intersect, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

This work is recommended not only for those who like youth movies and animation movies, but also for those who like stories set against the backdrop of fireworks, a seasonal feature of summer. The theme song, "Fireworks," is also a masterpiece that sings of the sadness and hope of youth, and is recommended for music lovers. Furthermore, this work will be enjoyed by those who like the science fiction element of time leaps.

Related works and recommendations

For those who enjoyed "Fireworks," we also recommend the following related works:

• "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" : A coming-of-age film with the theme of time travel, featuring beautiful visuals and a moving story.
• "Your Name" : An animated film about time travel and the sadness of youth, featuring beautiful visuals and moving music.
• "Weathering with You" : The latest work from director Makoto Shinkai, it is characterized by the sadness of youth and beautiful visuals.
• "Summer Wars" : An animated film set against the backdrop of fireworks, a seasonal feature of summer, it features a touching story about family bonds and friendship.

Like "Fireworks," these works combine beautiful visuals and moving music with stories that depict the sadness and purity of youth. People who like time leaps and stories set against the backdrop of fireworks, a seasonal feature of summer, will especially enjoy these works. The theme songs and background music are also masterpieces that sing of the sadness and hope of youth, so they are recommended for music lovers as well.

summary

"Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?" is an animated film that depicts the sadness of youth and a fantastical worldview against the backdrop of a summer seaside town and fireworks. The theme inherited from the original live-action film is the world of "what if" - "what if I had made a different choice at that time", which deeply moves the audience. This work, which combines beautiful animation and moving music, is recommended not only for those who like youth films and animated films, but also for those who like stories set against the backdrop of fireworks, a seasonal feature of summer. In addition, those who like the science fiction element of time leaps will also enjoy this work. Please watch "Fireworks" this summer and feel the sadness and purity of youth.