Chikyuu ga Ugoita Hi
English title: The Day the Earth Moved
Japanese title: 地球が動いた日
Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Source: Novel
Genres: Drama
Studios: Tama Production
Producers: Magic Capsule, Kyodo Eiga, Orix, GoGo Visual Planning, Company AZA
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Rating: PG - Children

Tsuyoshi Takahashi, a 6th grader, lived in eastern Kobe with his parents and younger brother. Tsuyoshi was very ambitious and hoped to enter a prestigious private school, so his days were filled with study. Whenever asked by anyone for a favor, Tsuyoshi resented having to give up his free time.

In the early morning hours of January 17, 1995, a massive earthquake rocked Kobe City. Tsuyoshi and his family managed to escape from their shattered home and evacuated to his school. The problems of communal living and rationing, as well as the selfless example of the many volunteers, are lessons the children are soon to learn.

(Source: Eleven Arts)