Boku no Boukuugou

Shin-Ei Animation Summer 2005
DramaHistoricalKids
7
Quality Score
-0.66 (Negative)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
270
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

The fourth film in Shin-Ei's series of annual WWII themed anime television movies for children Sensou Douwa (war story). (Source: AniDB)

Audience Consensus

The audience feels sympathetic towards the protagonist's coping mechanism of denying reality after experiencing loss. The film's simplicity and realism are appreciated. However, some find the plot predictable due to its adherence to war anime clichés. Overall, the film evokes a sense of sadness and admiration for the character's resilience.

Strengths

  • Simplicity and realistic approach to grief.
  • Relatable portrayal of a child's coping mechanism.

Weaknesses

  • Clichéd war anime trope of a character's death.
  • Potentially weak plot due to over-reliance on denial.