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) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Ashita no Kibou: Kanashimi yo Arigatou - Takae Tsuneo Monogatari |
| English | — |
| Also known as | Tomorrow's Hope - Thank You, Sadness: The Story of Tsuneo Takae |
Facts
| Format | Feature film · 1 ep · 82 min · 1h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2013-02-23 (Winter 2013) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | |
| Source | Original work |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Genres | DramaSlice of Life |
Reception
| Community score | 4.20 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | — / 10 |
| Composite | — |
| On lists | 167 |
| Favourited | 2 (1.2%) |
| Completion | 61.8% |
| Drop rate | 27.9% |
| In backlog | 59.3% |
| Score spread σ | 2.25 |
Score distribution
Key staff
| Director | Hisako Yamada, Yukio Nagasaki |
|---|---|
| Character design | Satoshi Hirayama |
| Music | Takahiko Ishikawa |
AniList id 107341 · MAL id 23031 · record updated 2026-08-05
