Kodoani.com – Picture book series I Just Wanted to Say… (Ne Ne Anone) by Yumi Shimokawara was adapted into a series short anime emotional, marking the fourth project in the initiative Animated by Kodansha. Animated is a special project focusing on adapting Kodansha's children's comic books (ehon) into short animated films, to bring audiences a new and intimate artistic experience.
About the short film:
Kodansha released two versions of the short film on Friday:
Commercial version 30 seconds.
Director's cut version two minutes long.
Story summary:
The emotional story revolves around animals expressing their feelings for each other:
The chick said to the Mouse, “I love you.” Mouse said to Duck, “I love you.” Duck said to Rabbit… But when it was Rabbit's turn, he couldn't say the words completely. The story shows the affection, joy, and sharing of animals through warm gestures and actions, highlighting the message of love and connection.
Implementation team:
Animation director: Namiko Ishidate (participated in famous projects such as Penguin Highway, A Whisker Away, and Ghost Cat Anzu).
Voice actor: Mizutani Satoko.
Music: Yuri Habuka.
Animation studio: Fanworks (known for its gentle and intimate animation style).
About the original book:
Kodansha published this picture book in 2020received a lot of love for its cute illustrations and meaningful message about love. The book is not only for children but can also touch the hearts of adults with its simple but profound story.
Rating and expectations:
With the participation of a talented team and care from the project Animatedthis short anime series promises to bring an emotional story suitable for the whole family. This is also a meaningful step forward in adapting children's comic stories into short animated works, helping to spread the message of love to more audiences.
