“13-year-old Hina, who lost her mother in the 2011 earthquake, pursues figure skating dreams in Miyagi.”
Omoi no Kakera
想いのかけら
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Synopsis
13-year-old Hina, who lost her mother in the 2011 earthquake, pursues figure skating dreams in Miyagi.
Hina Satou is a 13-year-old who loves figure skating and lives in a port town in Miyagi Prefecture. After losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake, she and her father are currently living in temporary housing. With sad memories of the earthquake and memories of a gentle mother, the cheerful Hina continues to move toward her dreams. (Source: Fukushima Gainax)
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Running avg · Sep 2016 → Sep 2017
- 6 “The animation is visually appealing, the music effectively evokes sadness, and the immersive sound design contributes to a genuinely enjoyable emotional experience. However, the short OVA format...”
- 6 “This episode succeeds beautifully by delivering a believable portrayal of a teenager navigating life's hardships, all while maintaining a poignant "keep on going" message. While it may not be an...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Omoi no Kakera begins and ends here.
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- Format 1 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 24m all episodes
- Aired Mar 2016 – ongoing
- Source Tv special media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-10895 catalog
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