Spring and Chaos (1996)

Overview: Set in the beginning of the 20th century Japan, the film follows the bright and eccentric Kenji from his late student years through his adulthood. Kenji suffers the tragedy of being an artist whose art isn't recognized during his lifetime. Based on the life of the author Kenji Miyazawa, the film depicts his brief but intense existence.

Starring: Shiro Sano, Mariko Kouda, Chikao Ohtsuka, Keiichi Fujimura

Categories: Animation, Drama, Fantasy