Haikara-san ga Tooru Movie 1: Benio, Hana No 17-Sai
Any anime lover will tell you that there are quite a few overused tropes and stereotypes that dominate the anime world. One of those tropes is an unbelievably whiny damsel in distress female protagonist who doesn’t seem to be good for much more than crying over a male protagonist and constantly finding herself in trouble with no real way to rescue herself. If you’re interested in an anime movie that steps away from these ideals, however, check out Haikara-san ga Tooru Movie 1: Benio, Hana no 17-Sai.
The movie will follow a young girl named Benio who has a strong personality and a mind of her own. After losing her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father and ultimately became a quirky tomboy who laughs in the face of Japan’s usual portrayal of femininity. Benio adamantly refuses to fall in line with usual traditions like arranged marriages and believes women have a right to their own careers. This first part of a two-part film series is scheduled to air on Nov. 11.
