The Borrower Arrietty ‘Animation of the Year’

Studio Ghibli’s animated film, “Karigurashi no Arrietty“, has been chosen as ‘Animation of the Year’ at the “10th Tokyo Anime Awards” in Tokyo.

“Karigurashi no Arrietty” is a story that portrays the relationship between a ‘tiny girl’ named Arrietty and a human boy.

Director Yonebayashi Hiromasa commented, “I think there’s something that could be understood by people in this generation who have experienced the Tohoku Earthquake.”

Meanwhile, “Yojo-Han Shinwa Taikei” and “Keion!” were chosen as ‘Best Entry’ in the TV category. Additionally, “Sazae-san” voice cast members Kato Midori (Sazae), Nagai Ichiro (Namihei), Asou Miyoko (Fune), and Sasuga Takako (Tarao) received the ‘7th Lifetime Achievement Award’.

Tokyohive