A prime example

Rating: 10/10 (2 June 2002)

I don't appreciate people who look at this movie as an anime. Yes it IS an anime, but if you focus in on the story, it is far more than that. I lost touch with the animation early on. The story is really something else. Most people do not have an idea of what life was like in Japan during World War II. Just like those who suffered under the nazis, the japanese suffered too. And this movie is a great example which shows in detail their trials and tribulations. I recommend this film to anyone who wants to see a wonderful achievement in both animation and the portrayal of two childrens' lives, Seika and Setsuko, who unwillingly must face their challenges alone but together.