Who's Left Behind?

Synopsis

Kayoko is a young girl in 1940, just starting first grade. She's a bit of a crybaby, which is no secret to those around her. She loves playing with friends and singing cute schoolyard chants, and occasionally having fun with her three older brothers. Her mother is pregnant, and so she looks forward to being a big sister, only partially understanding the responsibility that might bring. Meanwhile, the war effort is growing, and it`s only the natural thing to do to be patriotic and support the country... Kayoko goes so far as to contribute her favorite dolly, whose materials could help build explosives. Time passes, and as she grows older, Kayoko sees how the war has affected her life and those around her. Nothing can prepare her for 1945, however, and the bleak times that are soon to come. Based on original creator Kayoko Ebina's real life experience during World War 2 on Showa era. (Source: Anime News Network)

Characters & Voice Actors

Kayoko NakaneMain

Katsue MiwaJP

Otokichi NakaneSupporting

Norio WakamotoJP

Takejirou NakaneSupporting

Nozomu SasakiJP

Kisaburou NakaneSupporting

Masako NozawaJP

Yoshi NakaneSupporting

Masako IkedaJP

Kounosuke NakaneSupporting

Michiyo YanagisawaJP

Tadayoshi NakaneSupporting

Shouzou Hayashiya IXJP

Obaa-chanSupporting

Terue NunamiJP

Staff

Shichirou KobayashiArt Director

Seiji AriharaPlanning

Seiji AriharaScript

Seiji AriharaDirector

Ebina KayokoOriginal Creator

Reijirou KorokuMusic

Chie UrataniAssistant Animation Director

Chie UrataniKey Animation

Relations

AlternativeTomorrow Will Become Better!: Half a Sweet Potato

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