Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- 1978
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Renzou Kinoshita
- Music
- Reijirou Koroku
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
- Also known as
- PICA-DON, Pica-don, Picadon
- Score across sites
- 6.29/10
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
An animation documentary describing the tragic consequences of the A-bomb explosion in Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945. The flash of the A-bomb, 100 times brighter than the sun, is called "PICA", and the enormous shock wave which came right after the flash is called "DON". At the time this film was completed, it was the very first attempt in the world to deal with such a sensitive subject of Hiroshima using animation media. Because of this short film, the City of Hiroshima decided to establish the Hiroshima International Animation Festival in 1984, appreciating animation art as an effective medium. (Source: flickerfest.com.au)
Should you watch Pika Don?
Only if you enjoy drama, especially stories with historical.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 13% of 245 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 5.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
As a 9-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
- Renzou Kinoshita
- Music
- Reijirou Koroku
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Pika Don FAQ
How long is Pika Don?
Pika Don runs 9 minutes (9 minutes).
Is Pika Don finished?
Yes. Pika Don has finished airing — the final episode aired 1978.
Is Pika Don based on a manga?
No. Pika Don is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.