The Joy and Loneliness of Being Obsessed with Something, as Seen in the Movie 'Toritsukare Otoko'
The film 'Toritsukare Otoko' is a musical animation depicting the joy of being obsessed with something, alongside the accompanying loneliness and danger.Summary
The movie 'Toritsukare Otoko,' released on November 7th, is a musical animation based on the novel of the same name by Shinji Ishii, directed by Wataru Takahashi. The protagonist, Giuseppe, is a young man nicknamed the 'Toritsukare Otoko' (Obsessed Man) because he becomes completely absorbed in whatever he loves, losing sight of everything else. The story begins when he falls in love at first sight with a balloon seller named Pechka. The film vividly portrays the fun and joy of being passionate about something, symbolized by his friend's words encouraging him to persist. However, the movie also explores the loneliness and a certain madness that comes with intense obsession, as well as the slight fear when that obsession is directed toward another person. Giuseppe's relentless actions for Pechka ultimately reveal the danger of this 'obsession' consuming him, making the film a contemplation on the nature of being consumed by something or someone.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)