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Chirin no Suzu

Synopsis: "Chirin no Suzu" tells the story of a naive and curious little lamb who, after witnessing his mother's death at the hands of a wolf, decides to seek revenge. He becomes a fierce and ruthless animal, but throughout his journey, he realizes the value of compassion and empathy. The anime shows Chirin's transformation and his quest for redemption, addressing themes such as growth, loss, and compassion. With a compelling narrative and endearing characters, the lamb's journey touches and captivates the audience, delivering a powerful message about forgiveness and the importance of understanding differences.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Chirin no Suzu
- Anime Name in Japanese: チリンの鈴
- Anime Name in English: Ringing Bell
- Other names:
Production information
- Producers: Sanrio
- Licensors:
- Studios: Sunrise
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 11-Mar-78
- Genres: Aventura, Drama, Fantasia
- Subjects: Animation
- Target: Shoujo
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.1
- Popularity: 5592
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Chirin no Suzu" is a Japanese anime produced by the studio Sanrio in 1978.
- The story revolves around a little lamb named Chirin, who loses his mother to a wolf and decides to follow him to seek revenge.
- The central theme of the anime is the duality between innocence and evil, exploring darker themes than the child audience was generally accustomed to at that time.
- Despite being a more obscure work, "Chirin no Suzu" also addresses themes such as loyalty, redemption, and maturation.
- The anime's visuals are characterized by the mixture of cute and lovely features with intense and violent scenes, creating a striking contrast.
Main Characters
- Chirin - a brave and determined white lamb who wants to become stronger to avenge his mother's death.
- Black Wolf - the black wolf who killed Chirin's mother and became a father figure to the lamb, trying to teach him about the cruel nature of life.
- Chirin's mother - the sheep who took care of and protected Chirin until she was killed by the Black Wolf, triggering the lamb's journey of revenge.
- Old Shepherd - a wise and kind human who tries to protect Chirin from the dangers of the outside world and teach him about the true meaning of strength and courage.
- Chirin's flock sheep - Chirin's companions who support him on his journey of revenge and growth, showing the importance of friendship and solidarity.
Summary and events
- Chirin, a young sheep, lives happily in her peaceful life grazing in the field with her friends.
- One day, a killer wolf attacks the flock of sheep, resulting in the death of Chirin's mother and the destruction of his home.
- Chirin decides to confront the wolf and become more powerful, even if it means becoming like his enemy to avenge his mother and restore his peaceful life.
- He follows the wolf to its den and asks to be trained by it to become a wolf as well, but only as a disguise to kill it.
- However, he becomes more like a wolf and drifts away from his old life and friends, while the flock continues in search of Chirin.
- Eventually, Chirin and the wolf confront each other, but upon killing the wolf, Chirin realizes the emptiness and loneliness of his new nature and is haunted by nightmares.
- He returns to his flock, but is rejected by his old friends and ends up wandering alone, facing the cruel reality and loneliness.
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Meaning of Chirin no Suzu
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チリンの鈴
- チリン (Chirin) - the sound of a bell
- の (no) - possession particle
- 鈴 (suzu) - sino
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