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Chapter 686: The phenomenal success of "Bunny Drop" – both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

【Bunny Drop, a story about a 27-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl living together.】

At his grandfather's funeral, Daikichi met the lonely little girl for the first time.

At the beginning, Rin's eyes were calm but full of wariness.

She refused to smile or speak, and the adults all said she was a strange child. They criticized her grandfather's absurd behavior, shirked responsibility for raising Xiao Lin, and considered sending the girl to an orphanage further away.

The girl was completely unaware that her fate was being decided so casually by a group of people. She stood alone in the yard, silently looking at the gentian flowers that her 'father' loved most.

Xiaolin didn't understand what death was, but he knew that his 'father' would never wake up again.

In fact, such plots have appeared in many novels and movies.

When a child asks what "death" is, the adult's answer is, "You won't wake up tomorrow, you'll never wake up again."

This is probably the most straightforward answer to the question of death.

The thought of "never waking up again" fills me with sadness.

But then, the man appeared.

"Would you like to come home with me?"

A pair of small hands gripped her clothes tightly, refusing to let go, and that's how everything was decided.

Daikichi and Rin's life didn't start out as simple as they had imagined.

Daji, a new father, buys clothes for Xiaolin and helps her find a kindergarten... stumbling and falling as he takes on the responsibilities of being a "dad".

Although he was clumsy, it was precisely this clumsiness that warmed Xiao Lin's heart.

There's a scene in the movie that plays repeatedly: Daikichi takes Rin on the subway every day, rushes to kindergarten, and then hurryes to work. Throughout this arduous journey, Rin is always smiling, feeling the warmth of the world.

Later, Daikichi realized that this was not a good way to take care of the girl, so he voluntarily demoted himself for her sake. This also echoed what Daikichi's mother said at the funeral: "You have no idea how much I have sacrificed for you."

The sacrifices parents make in raising a child go far beyond this.
That day, Rin asked Daikichi: Will you die too?
Daji gently told her: "I will die too, but that's a very, very long time from now. It will be when you become an auntie or an old lady. So don't worry."

I like this movie probably because of these heartwarming parts; they heal the soul.

Children have the right to remain innocent, and they should enjoy the protection of adults at the appropriate age. I don't think this is spoiling them. On the contrary, perhaps giving them warmth will help them grow into warm people in the future.

Just like Rin and Daikichi.

Rena Mizunashi's film review received a lot of likes as soon as it was published, becoming a popular film review.

She succinctly captured the core theme of "Bunny Drop"—

cure!

Daikichi and Rin healed each other with their gentleness and innocence, and they also healed everyone who watched the movie.

This is also why the movie received almost no negative reviews.

Not only did the film itself receive excellent reviews, but Shuichi Akai, Ai Enma, Jodie, Kazuki Kawakawa, and others also won recognition and praise from countless people for their outstanding acting skills.

As the movie became increasingly popular, their popularity grew significantly.

In particular, Shuichi Akai and Ai Enma were completely labeled as the "best on-screen duo," with their popularity rivaling that of Shinichi Kudo and others.

To everyone else, the two, one big and one small, looked like a perfect match!
Judy: ...

Besides the actors, another beneficiary is undoubtedly the director, Takeshi Ono.

The movie "Bunny Drop" showed everyone a slightly different side of Takeshi Ono.

Some people used four words to describe Takeshi Onino and his film—

Back to basics! Unlike Takeshi Oni's previous films, "Bunny Drop" lacks grand and exciting scenes and dramatic plot twists, but it possesses a unique power to touch people's hearts.

Some people compare "Bunny Drop" with Takeshi Ono's debut film "A Scene at the Sea," both of which feature seemingly simple and mundane everyday plots and a straightforward narrative style.

Yet, they all reveal their true meaning in the ordinary.

"The Quiet Sea" is about perseverance, while "Bunny Drop" is about healing.

However, there are differences between the two.

Compared to his somewhat immature performance in "A Scene at the Sea," Takeshi Ono fully demonstrated masterful ease in "Usagi Drop."

The entire film is filled with his effortless ease.

Takeshi Onino used his films to show audiences his growth!

It amazed countless people.

Even Akira Kurosawa publicly stated that Takeshi Ono's artistic cultivation and directing skills are now in no way inferior to his own.

Furthermore, his imaginative cinematic thinking and his grasp and vision of the film market are far beyond my reach.

He truly deserves the title of Japan's No. 1 Supervisor!

Unsurprisingly, "Bunny Drop" was a huge hit, undeniably topping the box office charts after just two days of release!

The box office on its opening day exceeded 2 million yen, an unprecedented figure!
It far surpassed other films released at the same time, leaving them far behind.

The film producers were hoping for a miracle, even if the chances were slim, but what if it happened?
As a result, Takeshi Ono proved with irrefutable facts that there is no room for error in his films!

Everyone here is trash!
Faced with the harsh realities of life, these films had no choice but to accept their fate.

Even if Takeshi Ono were to make a "normal drama" without any exciting plot points, he could still easily defeat them.

Of course, anyone with a discerning eye can see that "Bunny Drop" is by no means an "ordinary drama film".

Good fighters have no illustrious feats.

Compared to those popcorn movies with dazzling special effects, these subtle and understated films are much more touching.

Such a film is not something that an ordinary director could make well.

But Ono Takeshi did it.

Suddenly, "Bunny Drop" surpassed many of Takeshi Onino's films in terms of word-of-mouth and ratings, ranking among the top and gaining recognition from many discerning viewers.

Under these circumstances, "Bunny Drop" attracted more and more viewers to the cinema, and its box office naturally soared.

A week later, the box office successfully surpassed 8 million.

Half a month later, the box office reached 20 billion, leaving everyone else far behind!
Such a powerful move immediately shocked countless people once again.

Many people originally thought that even if an art-house drama film had a good reputation, it would inevitably not be as successful at the box office as a commercial blockbuster.

The fact that it was able to achieve a box office of 2 million in a single day is largely due to Takeshi Ono's popularity.

Unexpectedly, the box office longevity of "Bunny Drop" was just as impressive, even far exceeding everyone's expectations!
All I can say is, he truly lives up to his reputation as Takeshi Onino!

Amidst a sea of ​​amazement, "Bunny Drop" continued its box office surge, showing no signs of slowing down.

Instead, it grew against the trend as word of mouth spread!

A month later, the box office reached a staggering 50 billion!
But this is not the end...

(End of this chapter)