Hoshi no Koe
Hoshi no Koe ~Voice of a Distant Star~ saw a quiet OVA release in 2002 and is only 25 minutes long, but it is truly a compelling, thought-provoking story. Set in 2046, young student Nagamine Mikako is chosen to join a space expedition, leaving her friend Noboru behind. As the distance between them becomes greater, so does the time in between their messages, until both are truly alone.
Hoshi no Koe combines 2D and 3D animation for a unique experience and was created almost entirely by just one man, Shinkai Makoto. This anime was licensed by ADV and released on DVD in 2003.
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