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Ringing Bell
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6.7Chirin is an innocent though adventurous young lamb whose carefree life on the farm comes to an abrupt end when a wolf murders his mother. Confused and angry, Chirin pursues the wolf into the mountains, seeking revenge. The laws of nature are brutal, however, and hatred alone won't be enough to avenge the loss of his mother. Only the strong survive in the wild, and obtaining that strength may change Chirin forever.
Cast
- Akira Kamiya as Chirin (voice)
- Minori Matsushima as Baby Chirin (voice)
- Seizo Kato as Wolf (voice)
- Hitoshi Takagi as Narrator (voice)
- Taeko Nakanishi as Chirin's Mother (voice)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- loss of loved one
- coming of age
- anthropomorphism
- revenge
- tragedy
- adult animation
- anime
- animal lead
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Anime · MyAnimeList
Ringing Bell
- Score
- 7.16/10 (7,215 votes)
- Rank
- #3873
- Popularity
- #5987
- Type
- Movie
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studios
- Sunrise
Chirin, a newborn lamb, and his mother live a peaceful life in a meadow. As long as they stay inside the fence that protects them and the rest of the flock, they are free to frolic and graze on the delicious clover leaves. However, their idyllic life is shattered when a wolf name…
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 47
- FilmAffinity ID
- 747718
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- publication date
- 1978-01-01
- title
- Ringing Bell
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