Hoshi wo Katta Hi

Iblard Jikan is a triumphant wonder with a marvelous OST (composed by Kiyonori Matsuo) and set in a beautiful world of magic, wonder, and colour envisioned by the imaginations of Sureal-Impressionist painter, Inoue Naohisa who also created the paintings used for the animation. Hoshi wo Katta Hi is the second short animation to be lovingly crafted and by Inoue and was directed by Miyazaki Hayao. The music is composed by Yuriko Nakamura & Norihiro Tsuru and it is lovely! The art style is very different from Iblard Jikan and takes on the usual Miyazaki style. This is somewhat regrettable (how rare to hear one say such a thing!!!) as I feel something of Inoue's vision for the piece may have been lost with this decision. Both films are certainly worth one's time and attention though as each contains beautiful dreams. read more