Giovanni's Island

Brothers Junpei and Kanta live in Shikotan, a tiny fishing island that has been spared from the devastations of World War II. The two children are named after Giovanni and Campanella from their late mother’s favorite book, Night on the Galactic Railroad, which becomes a source of solace in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat. When Soviet forces arrive with their families to settle in the island, Junpei meets Tanya, the daughter of the commander. Despite their language barrier and growing tension, the children soon form an unlikely friendship.

(Source: GKIDS)

Note: A special animated movie to commemorate 50th anniversary of Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME).

Episode List (1)

Historical 100% War 80% Classic Literature 79% Family Life 79% Coastal 79% Tragedy 72% Language Barrier 70% Trains 68% Male Protagonist 60% Rural 60% Coming of Age 53% Survival 40% Ships 40% Snowscape 40% Time Skip 40% Heterosexual 40% School 40% Guns 20% Unrequited Love 20% Slavery 20% Fugitive 20% Foreign 20% Travel 20%