Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
Anime English Name: N/A
Anime Native Name: 明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語
Status: N/A
Episode Count: 1
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life
Release Date: 2013
Duration: 82 mins
Country: JP
Average Score: None%
Description
An animated biographical film about the life of Takae Tsuneo, who was dealt a heavy blow when he lost both of his arms but worked to help other people with disabilities. At the age of seventeen, Tsuneo is electrocuted during his job installing power lines and has both of his arms amputated. However, he decides to devote his life to poetry and literature, and begins to practice writing by holding a pen with his mouth. He eventually gets a job as a newspaper reporter, and turns his attention to other people dealing with disabilities. Trailer (requires flash): https://jfdb.jp/player/trailer/1207 (Source: Japanese Film Database)
Main Staff
Hisako Yamada
Role: Director
Koji Hagiwara
Role: Producer
Satoshi Hirayama
Role: Character Design
Yukio Nagasaki
Role: ADR Director