AniWorthThe Bat
Introduction
Once upon a time, the birds and the beasts fought each other in a war. It was a terrible conflict, and the clever bats would side with the birds when the birds were looking victorious, and then they would become allies of the beasts when that side was winning battles. At last the war came to an end, the two parties reached an amicable settlement, and a great party of friendship was held. But when it came to the turn of the bats to perform in the program, their fence-straddling tactics were exposed, and everyone refused to associate with them. Since that time, the bats have been too ashamed to show their faces during the day, coming out only at night to flit silently around.
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MyAnimeList / Tenrai : 5.33/10 · 975
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Sidewinder51
Rate a 5
English subtitled
Story
Nature is funny.For there is stuff we know and stuff we don't. Since animals don't really talk (excluding parrots and such) we can only find out information about them in time. One of the common mysteries some might have is on the concept of bats and how come they only come out during the night. While the animation does not provide a scientific basis behind their logic this anime took this bat mystery and provided a plausible outcome to some regard. Even if it is told in cartoonist form. As for the underlying message behind the story, life needs to be taken in paths. No one person's journey should be on the borderline of paths. For how can you really understand a path you take unless you reach the end?
Art
-black and white
- Some minor lip syncing flaws i…
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Why do Bats hide during the Day and come out at Night?
The focus on this short movie is placed upon the Bat; an Animal belonging to neither the beasts nor the birds. The story is simplistic, two factions are at war over an undisclosed reason; each side mercilessly killing the other for simply being different.
This Anime aired in 1930. The animation is ancient compared to today's standards but its got a certain undefinable charm like most old Anime. The art, animation and voice work isn't the reason for watching this short movie. The reason is to gain respect for older styles of animation and to glimpse back into the past at what Anime once was and enjoy it.
The story is average but entertaining. It's a measly 10 minutes and worth watching if you want to hear an interesting tale about…
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