Miyazawa Kenji Collection - The Acorns and the Wildcat

📖 SYNOPSIS

"The Acorns and the Wildcat" is a short anime film presented in a picture-book format, adapting a story by Kenji Miyazawa. A narrator reads the story aloud as the narrative unfolds through a series of warm and evocative illustrations. These illustrations are brought to life with subtle animation touches. The animation style, reminiscent of Mamoru Oshii's "Angel's Egg," contributes to the film's unique aesthetic. The wildcat character is said to have inspired Miyazaki's Panda/Totoro creature. The film's refreshing approach, combined with Kenji's magical language, spacey music, and breathtaking art, results in a pleasantly unassuming viewing experience.