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Hoshi Shinichi's Short Shorts

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  • 5 x 30 min.
  • Clean, M/E
  • English script
  • 2009
  • © NHK / TELECOM STAFF
  • "International Emmy, Comedy"
    The 37th International Emmy Awards 2009, New York, U.S.A.

    "Certificate, Entertainment: Humor"
    The 41th U.S. International Film & Video Festival 2008, L.A., U.S.A.

    "Silver Plaque, Special Performance Event"
    The 44th Hugo Television Awards 2008, Chicago, U.S.A.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Japanese science fiction writer Hoshi Shinichi's short shorts!
The stories he left behind, of which exceed 1000, are filled with eccentric ideas and allegories, infused with razor-sharp wit and humor and tinged with a touch of irony, which made them a sensation as "grownup fairytales" that transcend the boundaries of simple science fiction writing.
NHK selected some of Hoshi's best works which young and creative filmmakers produced and brought them to the small screen.
Enjoy a series of short trips to Hoshi's extraordinary world!

Examples of episode:
Miss Bokko
After-Sales Service
Bribery
Anybody Down There?
Discontent