絶対少年

"Absolute Boy" is a Japanese anime television series produced by Ajia-do Animation Works and directed by Tomomi Mochizuki, which aired on NHK Satellite Channel 2 in 2005. The story is divided into two parts: the first part, the "Tana Arc", depicts the encounter of a boy named Ayumu Aizawa in the countryside of Izu with a mysterious boy named Wakkun and two flying objects called Dosshiru and Shisshin; the second part, the "Yokohama Arc", focuses on the connection between a high school student named Kisa Tanigawa and a mechanical object called Bun-chan. The anime is known for its unique fantasy setting and detailed depiction of real landscapes, with Tana being based on the Tanna Basin in Shizuoka Prefecture and Yokohama being drawn from real-life scenes. In addition to the anime, there is also a novel adaptation written by Tatsuya Hamasaki and illustrated by Sunaho Tobe, published by Dengeki Bunko. The story explores the growth and bonds of boys and girls in a world that blends reality and fantasy, as well as the complex relationships between humans and nature and between people. The anime has attracted a loyal audience with its delicate art style and thought-provoking plot.