Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

(2011)

★ 8.2 IMDb · 454 votes

Genres: Animation, Drama, Mystery

Year: 2011

Runtime: 23 мин

Country: Japan

Cast: Мию Ирино, Аи Каяно, Харука Томацу, Такахиро Сакурай, Саори Хаями, Такаюки Кондо, Мицуру Огата

Plot

Jinta Yadomi and his group of childhood friends have become estranged after a tragic accident split them apart. Now in their high school years, a sudden surprise forces each of them to confront their guilt over what happened that day and come to terms with the ghosts of their past.

Six childhood friends have grown apart over the years following the death of one of them, Menma. The original 'leader' of this friend group, Jintan, is currently aimless in life and it is at this point in his life that he starts to see Menma's spirit. She states that he may be able to see her because of a wish she would like fulfilled but is unsure of what that may be. Due to Menma spurring Jintan into action, we will see the various paths the members of the friend group have taken over the years as they have matured, as he attempts to fulfill her last wish.