Impressions and reviews of "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days": A moving story and its appeal

"The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days": A moving story about a crocodile who lived a short life

"The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" is a short animated film released on July 9, 2021. The film is based on the manga of the same name by Yuuki Kikuchi and is directed by Shinichiro Ueda and Miyuki Fukuda. Distributed by Toho and animated by TIA, the film is a deep emotional story and portrays the preciousness of life in just 63 minutes.

story

"The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" is the story of a crocodile who can only live for 100 days after birth. The main character, the crocodile, knows from the day he is born that his life is limited. However, he decides to live his short life to the fullest. The crocodile makes friends, goes on adventures, and gains various experiences. The story depicts his life up until his final day, the 100th day.

This story is told from the crocodile's point of view, and his feelings and thoughts are conveyed realistically. The crocodile's time with his friends, the joy he feels in nature, and his emotional changes up until his final day are carefully depicted. In particular, the crocodile's attitude of knowing the limits of his life but trying to overcome them and live on is deeply moving to the audience.

character

The main character, Crocodile, knows from the moment he is born that he only has 100 days to live. However, he undergoes various experiences in order to live out his short life to the fullest. Crocodile's character is full of courage and hope, and his actions and words make us feel the preciousness of life and the meaning of living.

The crocodile's friends, the frog and the bird, are also important characters. They support the crocodile's life and enjoy adventures together. In particular, the friendship with the frog is the central theme of the story, and provides the crocodile with emotional support until his final day.

Animation and Music

The animation of "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" is characterized by beautiful drawings by TIA. The natural scenery and the expressions of the animals are drawn realistically, visually conveying the crocodile's emotions and inner thoughts. In particular, the joy the crocodile feels in nature and the beauty of the time he spends with his friends are expressed through colorful animation.

The music also adds to the appeal of this work. The background music changes according to the crocodile's emotions and the development of the story, bringing out the emotions of the audience. In particular, the music in the scene where the crocodile faces its final day is moving and touching.

Directed and produced

Directors Shinichiro Ueda and Miyuki Fukuda aim to convey the preciousness of life and the meaning of living through this film. Shinichiro Ueda has previously attracted attention for his work on films such as "One Cut of the Dead," and his unique perspective and sensibility are reflected in this film. Miyuki Fukuda also deeply moves the audience by carefully depicting the crocodile's emotions and inner workings.

TIA, in charge of production, pursued beauty and realism in the animation to complete this work. TIA's technical skill and attention to detail can be seen especially in the depiction of natural scenery and the expressions of the animals.

Recognition and Awards

"The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" was highly praised by many audiences after its release. In particular, the character of the crocodile and the moving development of the story were highly praised, and it moved many people to tears. The film has also been highly praised at film festivals both in Japan and abroad, and has won numerous awards.

Specifically, it won the "Crystal Award" at the 45th Annecy International Animated Film Festival and the "Animation Film Award" at the 76th Mainichi Film Awards. These awards are proof that the high quality of this work and its moving storyline have been recognized around the world.

Recommendations and how to watch

"The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" is a film that makes you think about the preciousness of life and the meaning of living. In particular, the sight of the crocodile living out its short life gives deep emotion and courage to the audience. You can share the emotion even more by watching this film with your family and friends.

When it was first released in theaters, it was shown at movie theaters nationwide, distributed by Toho. Nowadays, DVDs and Blu-rays are available, so you can watch it at home. It is also available on streaming services, so you can enjoy it easily.

Related works and original works

The original work for "The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" is a manga of the same name by Yuuki Kikuchi. This manga was serialized in "Monthly Comic Zenon" from 2017 to 2019, and has been published in three volumes. The original manga also tells the touching story of a crocodile, and has a different appeal from the animated film.

A related work is "The Crocodile That Dies in 100 Days," also by Kikuchi Yuuki. This work is also a moving story about the limits of a crocodile's life, and shares a common theme with "The Crocodile That Lived for 100 Days." Another short animated film, "One Cut of the Dead," was also directed by Ueda Shinichiro, and is a work that gives a unique perspective and sensibility.

summary

"The Crocodile Who Lived for 100 Days" is a moving story about a crocodile who lives out his short life. Through the crocodile's courageous and hopeful life, this film will make you think about the preciousness of life and the meaning of living. This work combines beautiful animation, moving music, and deep themes, and will move many audience members to tears. Please share this moving story with your family and friends.