Those Snow White Notes has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub and subtitles. The 12-episode series follows Setsu Sawamura, a young shamisen prodigy who flees his rural home for Tokyo after his grandfather's death, seeking a unique sound to honor his legacy.
Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, known for its long-running hits like Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, the show delves into the pressures of tradition versus personal expression. Setsu struggles to find his own musical identity amidst the cacophony of the city and the expectations of his grandfather's legendary status.
With a MAL score of 7.53, Those Snow White Notes offers a compelling coming-of-age story centered on the traditional Japanese instrument, the shamisen. The series explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and the challenges of forging an individual path within a storied artistic lineage.
