Wonder Garden

This short takes less than five minutes to watch, but it is a lovely way to spend five minutes. Story (7): The story follows a child who sees a moving teddy bear in a shop window. He transports her to a fantasy world full of living teddy bears. It is a captivating, whimsical experience. The plot is simplistic, and easily enjoyable. Not to mention it is beautiful to watch. I also like the open ending. Characters (7):Nothing much is known by the characters. They don't even have names or lines. However, even though they never speak, their immediate friendship is clear through nonverbal communication and facial expressions. Art (10): This anime is gorgeous. In its quick five minutes there is better animation than full hundred episode series. I like the contrast between the fantasy realm and the real world. This anime is just beautiful to watch. The animation is fluid. Everything from their flying through the town of teddy to the various movements of the actual bears. Nothing looks choppy or rushed. The use of color and lighting is fantastic. Since there is no dialogue, a lot rests on the shoulders of solid animation, and this one perfects it. Sound (8): There is no talking in this anime, so there's nothing that can be said on voice acting. However, there is a background song played throughout. I feel that the instrumental music is fitting with the events in the story. It's a pretty and calming piece of music. Enjoyment (9): I did enjoy this anime. It was fun and beautiful to watch. It's just a simple and innocent fantasy adventure, nothing complex, just there for enjoyment. I was intrigued throughout the video. Conclusion (8): This anime has a unique story with fantastic visuals, and a lovely song to accompany it. It's something fun and visually stunning for both children and adults alike. I would recommend this one for anyone.