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In this Corner of the World (この世界の片隅に) 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, which result Suzu lost her right hand. 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 beautiful things.
The following weapons were used in the anime film In this Corner of the World:
The famous Japanese battleship Yamato is seen in Kure.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSuzu:"Shusaku, what is that? Is that a ship?" Shusaku:"That's Yamato, the world's greatest battleship." Suzu:"There are people on it, too?" Shusaku:"Yes, about 2700 people." Suzu:"Two thousand, and seven hundred?" Shusaku:"That's right. Let's welcome them to Kure." The Yamato entering the harbor in 1944 watched by the astonished Suzu.Error creating thumbnail: File missingCloser view of the ship's main bridge tower with a mounted Type 96 25 mm dual purpose gun.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe battleship from above on April 6th, 1945 before attacked and sunk by American planes.
Cruiser Aoba
The Japanese heavy cruiser Aoba on which Suzu's childhood friend Tetsu Mizuhara is on board also visits Kure.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe Aoba sets course for the harbor in December 1944. The aircraft carrier Chiyoda is seen in the background.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe cruiser is under attack during the Battle of Leyte Gulf near Manila. A Type 96 AT/AA gun in triple mounting can be seen on the left and the two 8in (203mm)/50-cal guns turrets in the center.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe ship settled on the bottom of shallow Kure harbor in November 1945. This scene is modeled from a real picture dated November 28, 1945.
Nambu Holster
Two Kenpeitais carry holsters for Nambu Type 14 pistols.
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