Crayon Angel

In Crayon Angel, Keiichi Tanaami revisits his childhood memories of Japan during World War II. The film blends wartime footage, family photographs, and pop imagery, often framed through fusuma-like grids that fragment the image and create a sense of distance.

The title refers to a wartime campaign by a confectionery company, which asked children to submit crayon drawings of its angel mascot. This campaign left a deep emotional mark on Tanaami as a child. The soundtrack features a haunting heartbeat, sirens, and Robert Plant's moans, evoking the atmosphere of that era.