‘Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window’

Totto-Chan is an unusual little girl, bursting with life. Her parents decide to enrol her at Tomoe, an unique school which prioritizes independence and creativity. As Japan descends into war, she discovers that the small experiences in life are more meaningful than her school lessons. 

Shinnosuke Yakuwa was born in 1981 in Japan. He directed several animated films based on the Japanese manga series Doraemon as well as many episodes for the adapted TV series.