Refrain
Refrain

Refrain

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Refrain is a poignant and impactful anime short film that tackles the serious and often overlooked subject of inhalant abuse. It serves as an educational piece, aiming to raise awareness about the devastating effects of paint thinner addiction.

The narrative focuses on the psychological and physical toll of substance abuse on an individual, exploring themes of despair, addiction, and the struggle for escape. Through its artistic presentation, it delivers a powerful message about the dangers of such habits.

While concise, the anime's strength lies in its direct and emotional approach to a difficult topic, making it a memorable and thought-provoking viewing experience designed to inform and caution its audience.

Format

OVA

Episodes

1

Duration

23 min/ep

Start date

1993

End date

1993

Status
Finished

Staff

UUmanosuke Iida

Umanosuke Iida

Director, Storyboard, Script
TToshihiro Kawamoto

Toshihiro Kawamoto

Character Design, Animation Director
KKenji Kawai

Kenji Kawai

Music
F

Fujio Yamada

Recording Adjustment
H

Hidetoshi Watanabe

Director of Photography
HHiroki Kanno

Hiroki Kanno

Key Animation
HHiroshi Ousaka

Hiroshi Ousaka

Key Animation
KKazuhiro Wakabayashi

Kazuhiro Wakabayashi

Sound Director
K

Kazutoshi Satou

Sound Effects
K

Keishi Sakai

Key Animation
M

Makoto Takeichi

Key Animation
R

Rie Kondou

In-Betweens Check
S

Satoshi Nishimura

Key Animation
S

Shinichirou Kajiura

Key Animation
TTakahiro Kimura

Takahiro Kimura

Key Animation
T

Takao Sawada

Art Director