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Among the unique foreign animated films released each year, some have cute pictures that are unsuitable for children to watch and that even adults can consider. This time, we’ll look back at slightly dark foreign anime movies that will appeal to those who watch them. Huh…? A type of picture that doesn’t exist in Japan” “Even though it’s cute, it’s traumatic” This is a solid foreign anime movie (6 photos)
“When the Wind Blows”
“When the Wind Blows” is a feature-length film based on a manga by British author Raymond Briggs, known for the “Snowman” series. It focuses on an ordinary elderly couple during wartime and depicts strong messages such as the horror of nuclear weapons and war. Knowing that the world situation is worsening and that war is imminent, elderly couple Jim and Hilda decide to build a shelter in case a nuclear missile hits. However, war breaks out earlier than expected, and although the two manage to get into a shelter, their bodies are eaten away by the radiation from the nuclear missile. Although the illustrations have a cute touch, this work gives a strong and frightening impression of the relentless war and nuclear threat.
Also, even when Jim and Hilda become unwell due to radiation, they take a somewhat optimistic attitude, thinking that it will heal quickly over time” and the government will send help,” and gradually weaken. And incite fear. Many people commented It’s scary to see him gradually weakening,” The only thing that depicts the nuclear weapons, as the title suggests, is ‘wind,’ which makes the tragedy that follows so intense.” “Although there are no intense scenes, this work leaves you depressed.”
This work leaves a profound impact. Wrinkles’Wrinkles, based on the manga published in France in 2007 by Spanish manga artist Paco Roca, deals with aging and dementia among the elderly. The work was made into an animated film in 2011. Wrinkles, which depicts people living in nursing homes, vividly describes the world as seen by people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
The story clearly shows that “you can’t beat old age,” such as a person who keeps telling the same story repeatedly and a scene in which he suspects another cohabitant of hiding his personal belongings but is unconsciously moving and hiding the item himself.
This is the content that you will be confronted with. Many people may be horrified by the realistic aging issues depicted in warm illustrations as they imagine what their families and themselves will become. Although there are no grotesque depictions, this work makes you uneasy after watching it and is struck by unexplained anxiety. People on the internet said I couldn’t stand it because it reminded me of my parents,” “Everyone experiences old age. Still, it’s terrifying not knowing who you are,” and “There’s a scene in an anime where you remain the same as when you were young, only in your head.” “It’s the perfect thing to do,” some said. “Fantastic Planet ” The French animated film Fantastic Planet” (original work by Stéphane Ull), directed by René Laloux and produced in 1973, is a legendary cult animation that makes a strong impact from the jacket.
The film is set on the planet Igam and depicts the battle between the Draag tribe, blue giants with red eyes, and the Om tribe, which have bodies similar to humans. The highlight of this work is how the Omu tribe, who were treated like insects by the Draag tribe and kept as pets, joined forces with their friends to raise a rebellion. In addition, the unique visual appearance of the Draag tribe, which has bright blue skin and only red eyes, is genuinely eerie, and once you see it, you’ll never forget it.
The scene where the Drag tribe casually tramples and kills the Om tribe shows indescribable cruelty, and many people will be horrified. Director René Laloux’s unique cut-out animation” method also adds to the eeriness of this film. Among the viewers, there were comments such as it’s scary but somehow addictive.” Some people went out of their way to enjoy the creepiness of this work, while others were terrified and traumatized by it. Either way, it became known as a powerful work. In addition to the works mentioned above, there are many foreign animated films with shocking content. It might be a good idea to watch a work with a slightly darker atmosphere than usual and immerse yourself in the sentiment.
