bON fESTIVAL
Hikari, Mari, along with the others, contemplate symbolism of the Bon Festival in this scene from “This Wonderful World.” The episode delves deeper into underlying themes of 'Nature' versus 'Nurture' and focuses on Hikari’s true being and purpose for coming to Earth. Hikari is unable to comprehend the festival’s purpose to pray for, honor, and respect ancestors including her friends’ beliefs about life and death in this scene. She attempts to embrace human philosophy but struggles to accept it and herself at the episodes' conclusion.
This is a layout sketch. It was used as part of the CG process to model character movement or action. It is hand-drawn and in excellent condition.
Cel Number: A2
Type: Normal Production
Standard Size