Ringing Bell (チリンの鈴 Chirin no Suzu, (Chirin’s Bell) is the 1978 anime film adaption of the book of the same name written by Takashi Yanase. It is most notable by fans and critics as a G-rated children’s film which makes a sharp-sudden turn into a Dark and Violent story. It is also recognized as one of the only Japanese shock films directed towards children.
A baby lamb named Chirin is devastated when his mother is killed by a wolf who raids the farm in the night. Seeking revenge, he must become like the very thing he wishes to destroy, and he must venture far beyond the safety his home and childhood into the wilderness to seek the fearsome Wolf King.
Ringing Bell starts off as a children’s film but quickly merges into a darkly toned story of the laws of nature and revenge. It has also been viewed in the past as a cautionary tale about venturing away from home, nonconformity and revenge.
Part 1 of Chirin No Suzu (Japanese)-[link]
Part 1 of Chirin No Suzu (English)-[link]
Songs used-
Pet-A Perfect Circle
Counting Bodies Like Sheep-A Perfect Circle
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