Aquatic Language (水のコトバ, Mizu no Kotoba) is a short nine-minute film written and directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura. It aired 26 October 2002 in NHK BS1's, 10 min. theater slot.

Aquatic Language
水のコトバ
(Mizu no Kotoba)
GenreSciFi, Psychological
Original video animation
Directed byYasuhiro Yoshiura
StudioStudio Rikka
Released26 October 2002
Runtime9 minutes

Synopsis & Style edit

Aquatic Language tries to relay to the audience the importance of language; and the need for communication. It mixes 2D and 3D visual techniques with dramatic camera movements and angles to enhance its dialogue.

Voice cast edit

  • Rina Matsufuji as Waitress
  • Yasuhiro Yoshiura as Protagonist
  • Mayo Saksegawa as Gossipy Girl
  • Chihiro Kusano as Cool Girl
  • Akihiro Yoshiura as Small Guy
  • Yuusuke Sakaguchi as Big Guy
  • Satoshi Watanabe as Bookworm

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References edit

  1. ^ "Tokyo International Anime Festival Award Winners". ANN. Archived from the original on 27 March 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2009.