Shimazu Seisakusho Sougyou 150-shuunen Kinen Animation
English title: Shimadzu Corporation 150th Anniversary Animation
Japanese title: 島津製作所 創業150周年記念アニメーション
Type: ONA
Source: Original
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Mar 31, 2025
Duration: 3 min
Rating: G - All Ages
Studios: Studio Kai
Producers: Toyro Music, Shimadzu Corporation
Genres: Drama
Themes: Historical

The story takes place in Kyoto in 1877. The atmosphere of the city and people in Kyoto was greatly depressed due to the transfer of the capital to Tokyo. Despite this, Genzo Shimadzu Sr. was busily pursuing his research with the aim of flying a light balloon requested by Kyoto Prefecture. After watching the balloon take off, the protagonist (Shimadzu employee) aspires to connect Genzo's passion from the past to the present and into the future.

(Source: Official YouTube channel)