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明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語

Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari

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An animated biographical film about the life of Takae Tsuneo, who was dealt a heavy blow when he lost both of his arms but worked to help other people with disabilities. At the age of seventeen, Tsuneo is electrocuted during his job installing power lines and has both of his arms amputated. However, he decides to devote his life to poetry and literature, and begins to practice writing by holding a pen with his mouth. He eventually gets a job as a newspaper reporter, and turns his attention to other people dealing with disabilities. (Source: Japanese Film Database) Note: Trailer (requires flash): https://jfdb.jp/player/trailer/1207

Names

Original明日の希望 悲しみよありがとう 高江常男物語 (japanese)
RomajiAshita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari
English
Also known asTomorrow's Hope - Thank You, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae

Facts

FormatFeature film · 1 ep · 82 min · 1h total
Aired2013-02-23 (Winter 2013)
StatusFINISHED
Studio
SourceOriginal work
OriginJapan (Anime)
GenresDramaSlice of Life

Reception

Community score4.20 / 10
Bayesian score— / 10
Composite
On lists167
Favourited2 (1.2%)
Completion61.8%
Drop rate27.9%
In backlog59.3%
Score spread σ2.25

Score distribution

14314952617192

Key staff

DirectorHisako Yamada, Yukio Nagasaki
Character designSatoshi Hirayama
MusicTakahiko Ishikawa

AniList id 107341 · MAL id 23031 · record updated 2026-08-05