#barefootgen

[muraski-yume]

2/19 Barefoot Gen

I don't care what anyone says, under no circumstances whatsoever are atomic bombs okay. Every narrative I've ever heard from the American POV uses everything under the sun to justify it. "Well Japan attacked us too"... "They wouldn't have last much longer anyway, people were starving"... It will NEVER be okay. Atomic bombs set a precedent of how far you're willing to go and once that line is crossed, there's no going back.

Obviously reading the synopsis before watching this I knew what would happen but somehow I still wasn't ready. Telling this story through the eyes of a child I felt made it particularly impactful because across the board children are widely considered innocent.　In a war between countries what could the children have possibly done? In regard to Tomoko it didn't occur to me for a second that she was going to actually survive but out of everyone who died she was one of the most unfortunate in my opinion because she never stood a chance. Gen's father had to have known even if he did his best Gen would likely fail. Not for lack of heart or courage, but simply because the odds stacked against him were insurmountable.

We see in the scene where Gen is in front of his school that in that exact moment people's lives were irrevocably changed. A moment that lasted maybe 10 seconds goes on for agonizing minutes. Old, young, student, parents, inside, outside, soldier, citizen, it didn't matter. Showing flesh melting off of people and their eyes melting away was HORRIFIC but nowhere near how awful the actual event was. Following Gen trying his best to rise to the occasion- delivering his sister, trying to find money and food, keeping the memory of his family alive- was incredibly moving but simultaneously heart wrenching because that was definitely someone's reality.

[chemistbear]

SUNDAY BEATS . MUSIC - “VICTORIOUS VIBES” by yours truly MIKEDBEATSBYD . . . . . #music #beats #anime #animeedits #animeedit #animemovie #barefootgen #chill #chillmusic #chillbeats #chillvibes #chillin #chillwave #lofihiphop #chillhop #chillhiphop #hiroshima #hiroshimaanime #hiphopbeats #chillout https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps990ZJpU5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gabrieletheman]

#manga #curiositàmanga #mangagiapponesi #hiroshima #fattireali #barefootgen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn3VUAgIGeW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[redsnerdden]

Barefoot Gen Creator Keiji Nakazawa Is Among 2023 Eisner Award Nominees

Barefoot Gen Creator Keiji Nakazawa Is Among 2023 Eisner Award Nominees #manga #BarefootGen #中沢 啓治 #はだしのゲン #SanDiegoComicCon

There is new information from San Diego Comic-Con and The Beat regarding the 2023 Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame. Among the new nominees is a list of automatic inductees and a selection of creators from around the world who will be up for vote-in-induction. Included in the latter category is Barefoot Gen Creator Keiji Nakazawa, the late manga creator known for Barefoot Gen, a story about…

[adrianasbizarreadventure]

Barefoot Gen - 2/4

Barefoot Gen is a movie that I would say is good but would never recommend to anybody. This movie was absolutely heartwrenching as it depicts the brutal realities of the war.

Barefoot Gen follows Gen and his family in the midst of World War II. The year is 1945, meaning the viewer knows the end of the war is near. What made this movie so hard to watch is how the viewer knew the bomb was coming. Suspense is built up as the characters comment on the war. For example, Gen states “They never drop bombs on us. We’re too boring,” while his father comments that it’s weird that their city hasn’t been attacked unlike the other major cities around them. Gen’s comment not only reflects his point of view as a child during the war, but also foreshadows the violence yet to come. 

The bomb is dropped around the 30 minute mark, or almost halfway into the movie. The movie goes silent as the flash depicts the bomb being dropped. Then, a montage of citizens being literally ripped apart and melted is shown. I didn’t expect this level of carnage to be shown, but it was so shocking I had to pause the movie for a bit. No one was safe, even children and babies were shown getting decimated by the bomb.

There were several quotes throughout the movie that were particularly hard-hitting for me. 

The first one is “I’d like to know if we’ll ever have enough food.” This was said before the bomb was dropped, but it reflects the living conditions that many in Japan were living in prior to bomb. Parents had to hide their worry as their children went hungry, knowing that there wasn’t anything they could do to help them. 

Another quote is said by Gen’s dad, after Gen asks him why they keep fighting in the war. He states “Because this country is ran by madmen,’ and adding, “Sometimes it takes more courage not to fight than to fight, to not want to kill when all around you are calling out for blood." His quote is explicitly anti-war, as it expresses that the many citizens do not support the war effort, but would be labeled as cowards or traitors if they stated that outright. It also brings up the point of who is the most affected by the war. The rich and powerful wage the war, but it is the common man who must fight it. 

Another quote from the movie is when Kimei, or Gen’s mom, raises Tomoko and shows her their city burning, telling her “This is the war that killed your father. Remember it.” This quote shows how the violence depicted in the war won’t stop right after Japan surrenders, but will have lasting effects and cause generational trauma. Gen also states, “Is it possible that one bomb could have done all of this?” Not only is he referring to the immediate aftermath, but the radiation and destruction that would last for many years after. 

Finally, the last quote that stood out is said by Gen’s mother. After being told that the Japanese army finally surrendered, she cries out, “Tell me, why now? Why not before?” The Japanese government was warned about the second bombing, but ignored it and tries to report as little as possible on the destruction of Hiroshima. Days later, the second bomb was dropped. How much carnage could have been avoided if they had heeded America’s warning? 

The movie does end on an optimistic note, with Gen’s hair and the wheat growing. I also liked how the movie showed people coming together, rather than pitting them against each other for survival; for example, a woman helped feed Tomoko, even after she threatened her. And, of course, Ryuta and Gen help a sick man find his purpose again, telling him to never give up.

[adrianasbizarreadventure]

I agree that the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are never discussed in depth in history. We’re taught that America had to drop the bomb to end the war, but are never told about the aftermath of the bombs. I only vaguely knew of the after affects from hearing stories about survivors. Seeing the bombing from a Japanese context is completely different from everything else I’ve seen/heard about the bombings and has been eye-opening, to say the least. 

Watching Gen’s family burn was perhaps one of the saddest parts of the movie. Watching his mother struggle to help them, only to leave them to burn was heart-wrenching. Even though Gen watched his father, sister, brother, and his newborn baby sister die, he still kept that sense of optimism. The movie ends on a hopeful note, and leaves the viewer feeling at least somewhat better about Gen’s circumstances. 

Hiroshima: The AutoBiography of 'Barefoot Gen'

Wow… that was incredible. It was also incredibly saddening. I cried twice.

I experienced a range of emotions watching this film. I felt heartbroken but optimistic at other events. The whole film was a beautiful effort in portraying the horrors of what occurred in Hiroshima. What irritates me is I never would have seen this through the eyes of the Japanese victims-- in history, I was never taught the long-lasting effects the nuclear bomb had on Hiroshima’s citizens. I actually learned about this through my marine science class, as the radioactivity was consumed by the sea life and poisoned many of the fish distributed to different countries. I’m thankful I was given the opportunity to sit and understand the extent of the pain various individuals experienced-- it also angers me that war ever leads to such a violent extent. Japanese leaders turned a blind eye to their people for their pride, and Americans bombed two major cities just to win the war. People’s lives became at stake, all for the white flag to be raised.

Concerning the context of the movie, my heart goes out to Gen. He was handed extremely difficult responsibilities at a very young age. As I watched the bomb drop from the B-29, I grew extremely anxious-- I knew what was going to happen, but to actually visualize it before it occurred was impossible to me. Watching everyone’s skin peel back, eyes rolling out of their heads, hair flaring up: a genuine nightmare. What broke me was witnessing his family die; that genuinely destroyed me. I was pretty much sobbing at my computer screen. The movie title ‘Barefoot Gen’ envelops a new meaning when the shift of despair happens after the bombing. Gen and his family weren’t well-off, to begin with. For the bomb to eradicate the one thing they all valued--family--instilled this sense of determination in Gen and his mother to prevail against their circumstances once again, without the others.

A characteristic of the movie I enjoyed was Gen’s never-ending optimism. Although the movie is describing the event on a personal level, it seems as if we watch this continuously through Gen’s eyes. This also seeps through his siblings in not having a complete understanding of their circumstances, even before the bombing. His young age protected him from losing his hope, but also intensified many instances of pain. He promised his father he would protect his mother and sister, yet he was too late to save her. It's a very emotional journey, but a great way to spend my evening.

[electriccatstuff]

Because #hiroszima7 the Polish edition by @wydawnictwowaneko got sold ages ago and somehow I've lost all of my hope to find any #usedmanga anywhere. After 3 years of searching I decided to order it in English. Great thanks to @bookdepository for making my dream to read #barefootgen volume 7 in a language I speak come true. #worldwar2 #secondworldwar #manga #instamanga #dreamscometrue #keijinakazawa #nakazawakeiji #bosonogigen #hiroszima1945 #hiroszima #instamanga #instacomic #bookdepository (w: Arkadia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eV-89IJy0/?igshid=1wzd48oq8rfdu

[spookyhelder]

And I think we finally reached the end of my little pictorial anime history dealie Obviously I could have tacked on a whole bunch more Hayao Miyazaki films, but that would be unfair Honorable mention goes to Cory in the House, of course Ronin Warriors My Neighbor Totoro Grave of the Fireflies Kiki's Delivery Service Fist of the Northstar Medabots Revolutionary Girl Utena Barefoot Gen Cyborg 009 Aggretsuko #roninwarriors #YoroidenSamuraiTorūpā #myneighbortotoro #TonarinoTotoro #graveofthefireflies #hotarunohaka #kikisdeliveryservice #MajonoTakkyūbin #fistofthenorthstar #hokutonoken #medabots #Medarotto #revolutionarygirlutena #ShōjoKakumeiUtena #barefootgen #hadashinogen #cyborg009 #aggretsuko #AguresshibuRetsuko https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJt17QBDQg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16p2k5a8b4tjw

[call-me-nadie-art]

Just some poster I made for a class presentation of Barefoot Gen. #vectorart #barefootgen #homework https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_DFtZhe_N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jdc3m2knickt

[marcelkat]

#anime #fandom #studioghibli #ghostintheshell #perfectblue #paprika #akira #thevirlwholeptthroughtime #patemainverted #redline #barefootgen #animemovies although I mean I hate that people still act like there's something wrong with romance or that it's somehow insuperior to other genre's like get the fuck over yourself; there's nothing wrong with romance or liking it. There's nothing to be ashamed of and I would really appreciate if people stopped acting like there is

[mikeinthemiddle-blog1]

As I’ve been getting more and more into documentary filmmaking, I wanted to start a passion project of mine, focusing on one of my favorite things: movies! Impactful Pictures is a docu-series celebrating powerful, important movies; their influences and what made them so "impactful". The first episode focuses on one of the most haunting movies I have ever seen: Barefoot Gen (1983)! If any of you are interested in this, go check out the video on my channel! Link is in my bio🤙🏻 #barefootgen #hadashinogen #documentary #documentaries #hiroshima #animation #powerfulmovie #film #filmmaking #anime #videoessay #filmanalysis #ww2 #atomicbomb #history #japan #shortfilm #keijinakazawa #nuclear #antinuclear #antiwar @shortdocumentary @keijinakazawa @redcrossmuseum

[thefelterthatsews]

#felted #kuro from the #90s #ww2 #anime film #summerwithkuro , from the same creator of #barefootgen . Made from a unused core from a canceled #commission , maybe kuro might find a home for himself in the near future. #handmade #manga #animecat #hiroshima #feltedcat #recycledart #90sanime #classicanime #クロがいた夏 #アニメ #漫画 #かわいい #フェッチ #クロ #黒 #はだしのゲン #はだしのゲンデザイナーズリパブリック #広島市 #広島市中区 #猫 #ねこ

[ariahan]

明日は原爆の日 これは去年の。今年も描こう。何にしようかな。 #イラスト#illustration#はだしのゲン#広島#広島原爆の日#barefootgen#ドラクエ#dq#ゲンクエ#おどりゃクソ森 - a_astaire_s

[remgeo]

Nuclear Attack in New York City - spot illustrations for @nymag | AD Hitomi Sato . ➡️swipe 1. The Fireball 2. The Shock Wave 3. The Radiation 4. The Wind Storm . #fireball #shockwave #nuclear #radiation #windstorm #newyork #newyorkmagazine #intelligencer #nukes #attack #illustration #illos #spots #empirestatebuilding #empire #survivors #bomb #terror #terrorism #NYC #godforbid #barefootgen https://www.instagram.com/p/ButxdLplv2w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1killrsnj0hp6

[captainpirateface]

Watch "At the heart of it all..." on YouTube

Footage from, "Barefoot Gen"

Music, "At the heart of it all" by Aphex Twin.

#BarefootGen #CaptainPirateFace #AphexTwin #attheheartofitall #atomicbomb #hiroshima #horoshimaatomicbomb

[shaymcvay]

them new years fireworks goin too hard! 💥 #procreate #masquerade #danielwhite #barefootgen #reference #sketch #wip #atomicbomb #nuclearblast https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKLsUcP0u4/?utm_medium=tumblr