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Vinland Saga

VINLAND SAGA

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Vikings, Revenge, Foreign

Thorfinn is son to one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, but when his father is killed in battle by the mercenary leader Askeladd, he swears to have his revenge. Thorfinn joins Askeladd's band in order to challenge him to a duel, and ends up caught in the middle of a war for…

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About Animal Dance

2009, Movie, 1 ep, 44%

This hand-drawn animation depicts the dynamism of life. All the motions and actions of living are treated as dancing, and synchronized with music. The work makes full use of the characteristics of flat animation such as visualization and linkage of images, and metamorphosis of form.

(Source: Ryo Okawara)

Note: Winner of the Excellence Award on the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival.

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