Nara Shika Monogatari

For something Aoki Jun made all on his own back in 2004, I found this ONA pretty enjoyable. Taking place in Nara Park, known for its friendly deer (that you can feed), the story tell us of a few students who've come to bully the deer. The whimsical Aoki gives these normally defenseless animals a means of standing up to teasing (literally). It is a story of justice, framed in a bland yet cute art style. Sadly the biggest drawback of the short was the soundtrack. The author made the sounds and music himself, which, while impressive, doesn't provide the quality you'd expect, leaving much to bedesired. This short reminds me of the early morning cartoons I used to love as a child. So, desperately casting aside my nostalgia, I give this short a 5.