Doubutsu Tonarigumi
English title: The Animal Neighborhood Community
Japanese title: 動物となり組
Alternative titles: Doubutsu Tonari-gumi, Dobutsu Tonari-gumi
Type: Movie
Source: Original
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 1941
Duration: 10 min
Rating: G - All Ages
Genres: Comedy
Themes: Historical
Demographics: Kids

The Neighborhood Community (Tonari-gumi) was the smallest unit of population which was the national mobilization program established by the Japanese government during the World War II. This was to regulate rationing and thought control more efficiently.

Each unit was consisted from 5-10 households, and organized to help one another, also to keep eye on any suspicious behavior.

The same title song was made to promote this program, became a big hit in Japan with its cheerful melody.

(Source: ANIDO)