Animated Journey Through Saga Prefecture
Both shorts will be set in Saga prefecture, and will highlight the prefecture's culture. "Yakusoku no Utsuwa - Arita no Hatsukoi" will be set in the town of Arita, and will be a youth story highlighting the scenery of Arita. "Fuyu no Chikai, Natsu no Matsuri - Takeoshi no Dai-Kusunoki" is set in the city of Takeoshi, and will center on two characters, a boy and a girl, who grow up watched over by a large camphor tree that endures the time and seasons.
Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. Welcome back to my hometown, Karatsu.Sora Hiroi is a high school senior aiming to become a professional soccer player. However, a knee injury closes the door on his path to becoming a pro. He receives advice from his idol to "find another dream," but finding a way to thrive outside of soccer is not easy. His mother, Miyoko, is worried about the void left in Sora's heart. But then, suddenly, Sora announces he's going to Tokyo. To step onto a new field... CCMar 12, 2016
- 2. I'm back, Saga, full of memories.May, a student from Thailand, was bewildered when she stepped off the train at Saga Station, a place she was visiting for the first time. As if guided by some unseen force, May boarded a bus. Through her interactions with the people of Saga she met along the way, she rediscovered a precious memory. This moving story is fantastically depicted while showcasing the landscapes of Saga.CC
- 3. The Promised Vessel: Arita's First LoveJun Uchiyama is a second-year high school student aspiring to become an Arita ware craftsman. He participates in a field trip to the Gen'emon Kiln, but his insistence on working alone leads him to hit a wall. His childhood friend, Nao, watches over him with concern. Although Jun doesn't listen to Nao's words, he has a precious promise he made with her when they were children. This is a moving coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Arita's landscapeCC
Animated Journey Through Saga Prefecture
Both shorts will be set in Saga prefecture, and will highlight the prefecture's culture. "Yakusoku no Utsuwa - Arita no Hatsukoi" will be set in the town of Arita, and will be a youth story highlighting the scenery of Arita. "Fuyu no Chikai, Natsu no Matsuri - Takeoshi no Dai-Kusunoki" is set in the city of Takeoshi, and will center on two characters, a boy and a girl, who grow up watched over by a large camphor tree that endures the time and seasons.
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