"It Means I Love You" Review: Reevaluating the moving song of everyone

"It means I love you" - Digging deeper into the appeal and emotion of everyone's songs

"It Means I Love You" is a short animated film that aired on NHK's popular program "Minna no Uta" in April 2019. This work is known as a gem of a work that is packed with deep emotions and beautiful visuals in just two minutes. Here, we would like to take a closer look at the appeal of this work, the background to its production, and the reactions from viewers, and share the excitement that came with it.

Overview

"It Means I Love You" is an animated work directed by Aya Shiroi. It was broadcast on NHK Educational TV in April 2019, with one episode and a two-minute duration, but it is a short but powerful work. The original media is listed as "other," but this is specifically inspired by poetry and lyrics, and the images and music work together to tell the story. The copyright is owned by NHK.

Story and Themes

"It Means I Love You" is a work that depicts emotions that cannot be put into words. The main character is a little girl who is trying to understand the meaning of the word "I love you." The story explores the deeper meaning of the word "I love you" through the various emotions and scenery she experiences in her daily life. The animation conveys those emotions directly to the viewer through colorful visuals and beautiful music.

The central themes are "love" and "expression of emotions." In particular, the film evokes empathy from viewers by depicting the diverse meanings of the word "I love you" and the difficulty of expressing it. It also emphasizes the beauty and purity of the world seen from a child's perspective, leaving viewers with a pleasant impression.

Production background and director's intentions

Through this work, Director Aya Shiroi has taken on the challenge of the theme of "how to express emotions that cannot be put into words." According to what the director herself said in an interview, she believes that the word "I love you" is very simple, yet has a deep meaning. Therefore, she aimed to express that depth using images and music.

During the production process, he focused on color and movement, and spent a lot of time recreating the world from a child's perspective. Music was also positioned as an important element, with lyrics and images designed to move the story forward. The director said, "I hope this will be an opportunity for viewers to confront their own emotions."

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "It Means I Love You" are colorful and beautiful. In particular, the scenery and everyday scenes seen by the main character, a young girl, are depicted with vivid colors and delicate details. The movements of the animation are natural, and the viewer can feel the beauty of the world as seen from a child's perspective.

The music is centered around the singer's voice and the piano melody. The lyrics are simple yet express deep emotions, and work together with the visuals to resonate with the viewer's heart. In particular, the line "It means I love you" is memorable as it symbolizes the theme of the entire work.

Viewers' reactions

"It Means I Love You" received high praise from many viewers after it aired. In particular, many parents commented that they "rediscovered the beauty of the world from a child's perspective." Adult viewers also commented that the show "gave them an opportunity to confront their own feelings."

Many comments were shared online through social media and blogs. In particular, there were many voices praising the beauty of the visuals and the moving music, and it is clear that the universal theme of the film resonated with many people. In addition, many viewers have watched it repeatedly, and it is said that there is always something new to discover no matter how many times they watch it.

Recommendations and related works

"It Means I Love You" is a short but deeply moving piece. It has a common appeal with other "Minna no Uta" works, especially in that it depicts the beauty of the world seen from a child's point of view and emotions that cannot be put into words. We recommend watching it for parents with children and people who want to face their own emotions. We also recommend it to anyone who enjoys beautiful visuals and music.

Related works include "Grandpa's Old Clock" and "Hands in the Sun," which were also broadcast on "Minna no Uta." These works also have in common the fact that they portray deep emotions in a short time and move the viewer. Also, if you check out other works by director Aya Shiroi, you will be able to experience her unique sensibility and expressiveness.

summary

"I Love You" is a wonderful work packed with deep emotions and beautiful visuals in just two minutes. By depicting the beauty of the world seen from a child's perspective and emotions that cannot be put into words, it evokes empathy and emotion in the viewer. Through the production background, the director's intentions, and the viewer's reactions, I was able to deeply understand the appeal of this work. Please watch it at least once and experience the emotion for yourself.