| Error creating thumbnail: File missing Join our Discord! |
| If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
In this Corner of the World
| ||||||||||||||||||||
In this Corner of the World (この世界の片隅に Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) is a 2016 anime movie directed by Sunao Katabuchi (Black Lagoon) based on the manga of the same name by Fumiyo Kono. The 18-year-old Suzu grew up in Hiroshima and has just married the still quite young military employee Shusaku Houjou. Together with her husband, she moves to the small town of Kure near a naval base. Although Japan is at war, the young family can live there in a serene and decent, if simple, life. But gradually, the war is getting closer and finally fall in Kure the bombs. More and more Suzu realizes that her life will soon change forever. The young woman, however, is determined not to let the everyday danger and the scarcity of food spoil her lust for life and the sense of the beautiful things ...
The following weapons were used in the film In this Corner of the World:
Rifles
Arisaka Type 38
Imperial Japanese Navy soldiers carry Arisaka Type 38s.
Other
Battleship Yamato
The famous Japanese battleship Yamato is seen in Kure.
Cruiser Aoba
The Japanese heavy cruiser Aoba is also stationed in Kure. Suzu's childhood friend serves aboard this ship.
The barrels of a 12.7 cm/40 Type 89 naval gun can be seen firing on F4U Corsairs.
Cargo Ship
Some American cargo ships are seen in the harbor as Kure is under occupation.
Planes
Vought F4U Corsair
Kure is attacked by F4U Corsairs.
Mitsubishi A6M "Zero"
A A6M "Zero" is briefly seen in a dogfight with a Corsair.
Boeing B-29 "Superfortress"
Several Boeing B-29 heavy bombers are seen.
