"That's the Only Way": Beyond Expectations and Charming Characters

"There's no other way" - A unique worldview and profound message

"That's All You Need" is a TV special broadcast on NHK E-Tele on March 22, 2023, and is an animated work based on Yoshitake Shinsuke's picture book. This work succeeds in conveying a deep message to viewers in a short time of just 9 minutes. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of this work, the background of its production, and the recommended points for viewers.

Overview

"Sore Shika Arinawake Desho" is an animated film based on Yoshitake Shinsuke's picture book. The original work was published by Hakusensha and is characterized by its unique perspective and humorous story. The animation was produced by NHK Art, with Studio Nanahoshi participating as a production collaborator. Directed by Yoshiba Ryushiro, the film faithfully recreates the worldview of the original in a short nine-minute run.

story

The story of "That's All There Is" depicts the small discoveries and surprises we find in our daily lives. One day, the protagonist suddenly has the idea that "it couldn't be any other way," and begins to have a new perspective on the things around him. For example, there is a scene in which a cup placed on a desk changes into various shapes and colors as the protagonist thinks, "it couldn't be any other way." Through scenes like this, viewers are able to receive the message that "there are infinite possibilities for things."

character

The characters in this film are simple yet unique, just like the original picture book. The protagonist is a child who challenges himself to find new perspectives in everyday life, and his actions give viewers an opportunity to reexamine their own perspectives. The surrounding characters are also unique and play a role in highlighting the protagonist's perspective.

Animation Features

The animation of "That's All You Need" faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original picture book. It is colorful and features a simple yet humorous design. Another appealing feature is the well-paced story that unfolds so that viewers can enjoy the story without getting bored in the short 9-minute time slot. Director Ryushiro Yoshiba paid particular attention to every detail in the production in order to express the worldview of the original book in animation.

Background

"Sore Shika Arinawake Desho" was produced in collaboration with NHK Art and Studio Nanahoshi. NHK Art is a production company that specializes in producing educational programs and animations for NHK, while Studio Nanahoshi is a production company highly regarded in the field of animation production. The collaboration between the two companies resulted in an animation that faithfully reproduced the worldview of the original work. Director Ryushiro Yoshiba is also a fan of the original work, and did his best to convey the message of the original work to the viewers.

Recommendation points for viewers

"That's All You Can Do" is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers, from children to adults. It is especially recommended for those who want to find new perspectives in their daily lives and those who want to believe in the possibilities of things. Also, those who like the original picture book will find new charms in the animated version. In just nine minutes, viewers can receive a profound message and take home a new perspective on their daily lives.

Related Titles

Yoshitake Shinsuke, the author of "That's All You Need", has published many other picture books. For example, many of his works, such as "One Apple" and "Father's Voice", are characterized by their unique perspectives and humorous stories. These works will also provide viewers with an opportunity to find new perspectives in their daily lives. In addition, many other educational animation works are broadcast on NHK Educational TV, providing a good opportunity for viewers to deepen their knowledge.

summary

"That's All You Can Do" is an animated film based on Yoshitake Shinsuke's picture book, and in just nine minutes it succeeds in conveying a profound message to the viewer. Its appeal lies in its unique perspective, humorous story, and animation that faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original. It is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers, from children to adults, and is especially recommended for those who want to find new perspectives in their daily lives and those who want to believe in the possibilities of things. We hope you will take home a new perspective in your daily life through this film.