Anime shorts are the perfect form of entertainment for people who are not ready to spend their entire evening watching a full-length feature. They are also a great way to introduce kids to the world of animation. With so many different types of anime shorts to choose from, you are sure to find something to entertain you.
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Aardman Animations’ “Wallace and Gromit” shorts
Wallace and Gromit are two characters from a series of four British animated short films. They are anthropomorphic dogs who are silent but are capable of communicating through their facial expressions.
Wallace and Gromit first appeared in the 1989 film A Grand Day Out. The pair’s second appearance was in the 1993 film The Wrong Trousers. Both were created by Peter Lord and Nick Park of Aardman Animations.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2005. It also won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film.
Wallace & Gromit have been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. In addition to the feature film, Wallace and Gromit have appeared in two television series.
Affairs of the Heart
Affairs of the Heart is a Japanese short animated film based on a manga. The manga was written by Hiiragi Aoi and was serialized in Shueisha’s Ribon magazine. It was adapted for the screen by Hayao Miyazaki. This was the director’s first collaboration with surrealist painter Naohisa Inoue.
Affairs of the Heart is a character study centered on three characters. These are a girl named Shizuku Tsukishima, a boy named Seiji, and a cat statue. Their story follows them as they embark on a journey to find the mother of an abandoned baby.
Shizuku Tsukishima has been living in Tama New Town, Tokyo suburb. Her parents are worried about her grades. She has a sister, Shiho, who is now a first-year college student. During a summer vacation, Shizuku has read twenty books. However, she is unlucky in love.
Control Bear
The Control Bear is a new retail venture from the smarmy old man who is more than just a clone of the smarmy old man. One of its more notable achievements is to be the first in its class to make a marketing video that actually makes you feel good about buying something. In fact, the brand has managed to garner so much attention that it has snagged a spot at this year’s Anime Expo. On top of that, it has been dubbed as a bona fide contender for the Best New Store in the country title. To be sure, a slew of other finalists will vie for the crown. It’s a crowded field, but Control Bear certainly deserves a seat on the throne.
The Garden of Words
The Garden of Words is a Japanese anime film that was written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. This film follows the story of Takao Akizuki, a 15-year-old who dreams of becoming a shoemaker.
When Takao decides to take a break from school, he goes to a garden and meets a strange woman who is enjoying a beer. After getting to know each other, they spend time together.
As their relationship progresses, they begin to see more than just the physical aspect of their relationship. They begin to understand each other in ways they never thought possible.
A unique storytelling style with images and words allows the story to unfold. The movie is a visual experience, and the images used are stunning. Animated by CoMix Wave Films, it also features music composed by Daisuke Kashiwa.
Wade
Wade is a short animated film about climate change. It tells the tale of a group of displaced migrants who must take to the road to find refuge in a city devastated by rising sea levels.
The film was made by Indian animation collective Ghost Animation. It has been selected to participate in almost forty global film festivals. Among the many accolades it has earned is the City of Annecy Award.
Aside from being a film about a very cool and somewhat futuristic world, Wade also has a lot to offer. From the visually impressive animation to the tiger-like tigers, this is an anime worth watching.
Wade takes place in an aquatic world, where the capital city of Kolkata, India has been submerged under water. The resulting wetlands are home to an ever-growing population of displaced humans, animals, and crops.