Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 22, 2015
- Season
- Winter 2015
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Makoto Tezuka, Makoto Tezuka
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
- Also known as
- 2015 Young Animator Training Project, Anime Mirai 2015, Anime Mirai Project 2015
- Score across sites
- 6.13/10
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Kumi is a little girl who lives in a world with sparkling metal skyscrapers, and where robots support everything. Kumi's playground is a garden by one of those skyscrapers with a man-made water fountain, artificial vegetation, and digital water and butterflies. Kumi meets an old man who visits the park every day to paint the artificial flowers. The old man tells Kumi of when he discovered a "breathing" tulip sprouting amidst the artificial flowers, and the two decide to watch over the tulip together as it grows. (Source: Anime News Network) Project by Tezuka Productions announced to be part of Anime Mirai 2015.
Should you watch Kumi to Tulip?
Only if you enjoy sci-fi, especially stories with elderly protagonist, male protagonist, primarily child cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 54/100 on AniList, with 14% of 313 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #63 highest-rated film of 2015.
About 5.7% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
As a 24-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Makoto Tezuka
- Character design
- Akio Sugino
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
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Kumi to Tulip FAQ
How long is Kumi to Tulip?
Kumi to Tulip runs 24 minutes (24 minutes).
Is Kumi to Tulip finished?
Yes. Kumi to Tulip has finished airing — the final episode aired March 22, 2015.
Is Kumi to Tulip based on a manga?
No. Kumi to Tulip is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kumi to Tulip?
Kumi to Tulip was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Makoto Tezuka and Makoto Tezuka.