Ojiisan no Lamp is one of the 4 anime selected for Young Animator Training Project. Each of the four 25 min original short anime movies were each given 38 million yen (about US$400,000) for production. The animation production for each short is required to be based in Japan, and professionals will impart their know-how to the young animators through on-the-job training. One of the reasons that the Agency for Cultural Affairs is supporting this initiative is the concern that more of the Japanese animation process is being outsourced overseas — thus leading to a decline in opportunities to teach animation techniques within Japan.
Source: ANNOjiisan no Lamp is the first of the 4 short anime movies that I watched. I haven't watched the other 3 but will definitely do so. Personally, I really like
Ojiisan no Lamp. Though it's only 25 min long, it's enough to touch and engage me.
Story: (10/10) – GreatOjiisan no Lamp is about a grandson and a grandfather talking about the grandfather's past 50 years ago when he was selling lamps.Sometimes, simple story is the best for conveying feelings and thoughts.
Ojiisan no Lamp is a one good example of such a simple and heart-warming story.
Characters: (10/10) – GreatThe main character is the grandfather, Tatsunosuke.
Ojiisan no Lamp follows his life from when he's a kid to grandfather. Though there's only 25 min for the story teller and animators to do this, they did it amazingly well!
Art/Animation: (9/10) –
Very GoodThe art is simple and clean, and it fits the story perfectly. The animation is also very well done. I especially like those night scenes with the lighted lamps.
Music: (10/10) – GreatI love both the Opening Theme "Onii-chan" by Crazy Ken Band and the Ending Theme ""Negai Tomosu Koro e" by Emiko Shiratori. Both suit the mood of the anime very well.
Enjoyment: (10/10) – GreatThough
Ojiisan no Lamp is only a short movie, it manages to touch and bring a lot of enjoyment to me.
Overall: (9/10) – Very GoodOjiisan no Lamp impresses me with its simplicity, realism and serenity. It's a must-watch for all who enjoys slice-of-life.
