Audience reviews
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Ringing Bell is a hidden gem that deserves more attention.
The story is simple as one would expect for a cartoon aimed at a younger audience but it is nice and tightly tied together and has great visuals that help elevate it to something special with its fantastic character designs. Art style is very old school in a charming way. The characters have interesting motivations that one might not expect which makes it feel dynamic and less like treading through a well-worn path.
All in all, it feels like a nicely fleshed out Aesop's Fable. It's well crafted in its simplicity and can be enjoyed by all ages although some of the scenes may be a bit scary for younger viewers.
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Why you should watch Chirin no Suzu (Ringing Bell) anime? / Zašto pogledati Chirin no Suzu (Ringing Bell) anime?
English language: For starters I will say that I will have to name a couple of spoilers because for some this anime could be disturbing. Chirin no Suzu (Ringing Bell) is the anime that shocked me the most. Mostly because I never expected to see everything that happened. Takashi Yanase wrote the book on which this anime is based. One of the reasons he became a children’s writer and illustrator is how he could deal with his PTSD because he survived World War II. Although it doesn't seem like anti-war anime to anyone at first, when you metaphorically look at anime, you realize it has to do with it. The plot revolves around a newborn lamb Chirin who lives a peaceful life on a mead…
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I think it was alright. Most of the film felt just like buildup to our ending(a very horrifying, deep ending) but I didn't feel engaged in the film because of how saccharine it was for quite a bit.
Woe and Chirin have a most interesting dynamic, the art is pretty nice in its Disneyfied pastoral way, and the music is also nice, I guess it might traumatize some younger kids, the plot is not very original, the characters are kind of flat until the end.
I like that it didn't go the way of "predator animals are evil! We defeat them and live happily after!" but instead it teaches that predator animals simply do their best to survive in a cruel world.
I can't say much about the movie other than that.
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Classic I mean what else is there to say. A small man but big guy here.
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Child experiences intense psychological trauma and as a result experiences a psychotic break. In the mourning and aftermath of his loss, the child joins forces with a mass murderer in an attempt to protect himself and avoid future trauma. The child trains with murderer, eventually becoming a killing machine, only to realize that he must break the cycle of violence by stopping the murderer for good. Former-child now Rambo-lamb-o is rejected by his people, forced to live his life as a nomad for the rest of his days.
The moral of the story? If your sheep mom is killed, do not try to become a wolf or it will be difficult and when you eventually succeed you will realize that the wolf still makes you angry inside due to all of your unresolved trauma and you will lash out and kill the wolf becau…
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The quick take: If Lion King and Vinland Saga had a baby, it’d be this movie.
It’s a kid’s movie that tackles a lot of difficult themes (as many children’s films do), but it doesn’t sugarcoat or add fluff in order to do so. It’s quick to unveil its intentions to explain a long argued topic of if there is such a thing as Virtuous Vengeance.
It doesn’t take the easy way of displaying revenge=bad. Aristotle believed if someone has wronged us simply because they see us as having no value (whether intrinsic or instrumental) then in that case you might have real reason to seek revenge but though it’s morally justifiable it can cost you everything, more than was taken from you at the start. Vengeance comes with ramifications and if left unchecked can become a consuming cycle to regain what was…
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I stumbled upon this film while surfing through Crunchyroll. I was simply trying to watch any vintage anime titles before 1980, specifically anything that resembled Toei's "The Boy Sarutobi Sasuke" or "Journey to the West." Eventually, I stumbled onto Ringing Bell, read its description and immediately hit play. I found its story simple but very compelling and relatable. Also, I was taken back at how it depicts life, and revenge through animals. I loved how the film goes from being a cheery family friendly animate feature then mixes in radical shonen art styles and storytelling. Chirin's design for when he finally become an adult and vicious fighter is simply amazing; as an Aries it vibes with me way too much.
Ultimately, I do not think I have a preference as to how the film should be watc…
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"You killed my mom! Teach me to be like you!" So, first of all: Relatable.
I wasn't expecting too much from this other than being a vehicle for a Sanrio character, so it was definitely a surprise. It's a grim story that doesn't offer a lot of definitive answers to the questions it raises. I can't say I agree with the message I felt was supposed to be taken away from it, though.
The problem it presents is that Chirin struggled to process his mother's death and he resolved to do whatever it took to get revenge. Because he was born weak, there was nothing he could do to change his situation or help others unless he adopted the methods of his cold-hearted enemy. I was with it that far. From that point on, going into the final act, it's clear that achieving this form of power has corrupted Ch…
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So....let's see if I got the moral of this right: If you work very, very hard with unwavering determination, you will be rewarded with hatred, fear and isolation! Whee! Did I get that right?
The infamous "Bell of Chirin", where a little lamb transforms himself into a killing machine, the perfect little fable to scare the bejeezus out of small children everywhere.
It's a story in three acts: First part is the idyllic introduction, where a playful, carefree little Chirin is romping around in the meadow with his mother. The second part is when the big bad wolf attacks, and Chirin steels up the determination to become the wolf's apprentice, no matter the consequences. And the third act...well, those consequences.
Despite its present-day Hello Kitty and Friends reputation, the earlier year…
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Stop me if you've heard this children's tale before. Once upon a time, there was a little lamb who lived on a farm with his mother and the rest of their flock. One night, a wolf raids the farm and kills mother sheep. Devastated by the loss, the lamb... decides he needs to become a wolf in order to wreak vengeance.
Well! With a synopsis like that, all I can say is: thank God the farmer didn't get to mother sheep first, otherwise this anime could have been even more fucked up!
Needless to say, it was this strangely dark premise which attracted me to "Ringing Bell" a few years back. Having finally got around to watching it though, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Turns out that the synopsis pretty much accounts for everything that makes this show interesting. Beyond that, the story…
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Rate a 7
English Dubbed
Story
-An animal version to the film series rocky.
-introduction was okay
-Conclusion was great for the use symbolism.
-stay true to dreams for you never know when they can become reality.
Art/sound -no issues
-blood use is tame. It is mentioned but not really shown.
Character
-gradual grown is seen
-had a good backstory
-ending reflected on the introduction
Enjoyment
Challenges are a constant worry of a child. Unless us adults we focus on money, jobs, bills and so forth. Some of the challenges for kids are amount personal standing. Those i find to be the most impacting. Person standing challenges would be the amount of value in areas such as personal growth one has. While things happen that we can't control we tend to forget the power that we do have. This movie…
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Chirin no Suzu (or CnS for short) is reminiscent of classic, olden-day fables in the duality it strikes between joyful innocence and overwhelming sorrow. Notable for its subversion of the sugary, saccharine nature of modern children's stories, the film refuses to pander to children's base expectations or delicate sensibilities, instead encouraging them to think about the complex lessons and ideas that are illustrated within.
The film's protagonist, Chirin, is a playful, curious lamb without a care in the world until his mother is taken from him by a vicious, bloodthirsty wolf named Woe. Rather than cower in fear at the prospect of being eaten, however, Chirin chooses to strike out on his own and become that which is feared. At first, his intentions are fairly noble - to avenge his mother'…
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Something needs to be said upfront: The appearance of this movie is deceptive. This is not a light-hearted, happy movie. That being said the film knows what it is and executes the story excellently.
Story: 10
The story of this movie is unique and bitterly tragic. The sadness of the tale hit me like a gut-punch. Its ability to move the viewer and stir emotion is what really makes this movie's story special. The surprising story developments amplify the emotion packed into this film. It is a powerful combination and will have the viewer ruminating on the story well after the credits roll. Themes of the story include: The cruelty of nature, loss of innocence, vengeance, survival, loneliness, despair, regret and fighting against destiny/in-born nature. What hit me most of all though was the c…
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A short (47m) but striking old children's anime movie from 1978, _Chirin no Suzu_ is remembered for an unusually serious anti-Disneyfied plot like that of _Grave of the Fireflies_ or _The Dog of Flanders_. I watched this on the recommendation of Justin Sevakis's 'Buried Treasures' column, using the dub which is the only version I could find online as a torrent. The dub is a little overwrought and the music inappropriate (although some reviewers think the over-cutesiness of the sound effects & young-Chirin's voice actor makes the contrast all the more striking), and I suspect the Japanese version is more preferable. The animation is low-resolution and dated since Sanrio/Madhouse could not compete with _Bambi_ in terms of animation extravagance, but still watchable due to the attention lavis…
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Death is inevitable. Even if you can control of your fate, you pay a price by doing so. In the end, death still comes and your life will be forgotten.
Let me back up for a moment. Did I mention this is a childrens' movie? The plot of this short movie follows Chirin, an innocent lamb whose mother is killed by a wolf. Vowing to never be weak again, Chirin trains to become a wolf and exact revenge on his mother's killer. Ringing Bell is likely the darkest children's film ever made, but is well worth watching.
The plot of Ringing Bell is really where the value of this film lies. Though the plot is very grim, it is intelligent and mature. From the halfway point of the film to its end, the movie poses a series of difficult questions and doesn't really give complete answers. The viewer is left…
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I had never heard of this movie before 2009, and the only way I heard about it was through Anime News Network, via an entry in Justin Sevakis' Buried Treasure column. I really liked reading the Buried Treasure columns on there, as it introduced me to anime that I adore to this day, Ringing Bell being one of them. Unfortunately it has since been abandoned. But my curiosity was piqued, I tracked it down on YouTube, and watched the English dub, as it was the only version available back then. Wow, Ringing Bell is seriously one of the darkest, most mature kids movies I've ever seen. It's full of mature life lessons most kids movies today refuse to even touch upon, and I'm sure something like this would be reviled at today. But I actually love it for its maturity and refusal to dumb itself down…
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Ringing Bell (or Chirin no Suzu) is a 70's children's cartoon animated by Sanrio, the same company that created Hello Kitty. The movie is about a little lamb named Chirin that lives in a scenic pasture with his loving mother and a herd of other sheep. One stormy night, the Wolf King comes to the barn where the herd stays and kills Chirin's mother. The distraught Chirin decides that he must get revenge on the Wolf King. As Chirin's Bell continues, things get more and more brutal until we get to the bleak end that offers no hope for our sheep protagonist. The whole reason to watch this movie is to watch terrible things happen to the cute anthropomorphic Chirin and either laugh or cry depending on how heartless you are. It's the same sort of kid's cartoon that Bambi and Watership Down. Unfort…
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This movie was like a very violent Disney film... It reminds me alot of Bambi for some reason... accept Bambi doesn't go around killing people after his mom dies.
Story:
A young lamb's mother is killed by a wolf. The Lamb leaves determined to become stronger and ends up becoming an apprentice of the very wolf who killed his mother in the first place. You see the transformation of the innocent child become a disturbed killer. The moral of the story is actual very deep for something that should be viewed as a child's movie.
Overall this anime hasn't claimed a spot in the hall of Origenal movies~ But it was ok.
A bit depressing though despite being about baby lambsXD
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