Unfortunately, due to political sensitivities and shifting public sentiments,Border 1939was shelved before production could begin.
Decades later, its absence remains one of animes greatest what-ifs.
At the heart ofBorder 1939was a deeply personal and politically charged narrative.
This educational intent matched Takahatas broader philosophy of using cinema as a tool for societal introspection and moral reckoning.
The irony ofBorder 1939sdemise was not lost on Takahata.
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