Brother

The anime follows a child's perspective on their older brother's immersion in the 90s Japanese subculture of "Gyaru-o." The brother's distinctive appearance and lifestyle, characteristic of the trend, deeply intrigue and confuse the younger sibling. This leads the child to embark on a clandestine investigation, sneaking into the brother's room to unravel the mysteries surrounding his transformation. The story explores themes of sibling relationships, cultural fascination, and the process of understanding someone different. The animation is a 1st year work from 2021, produced by the Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation.