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The popular character Elise from the program "WeChat" is the star of a short animation from DMM Pictures. The Chinese program "WeChat" uses stamps similar to Japan's LINE service. The titular main character is a baking champ that lives in Sweet Town. (Source: ANN)

An NHK toddler's anime following a brother and sister pair in their every day life (with some eps revolving around their baby brother).

Animated commercials for the iichiko beverage company.

Music video for the song Kaze to Tomoni by Japanese rock band Elephant Kashimashi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was released as the title track for the band's 49th single on July 26, 2017, which included a DVD with the music video. It was animated by Kunio Katou.

In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story. (Source: Anime News Network)

A little covetous breeze makes a pretty melody blowing in the wind. The story of a mysterious journey of tiny creatures intertwine through the hommono wilderness. (Source: Tecarat)

It's a story about a life trying to find its name and identity. Through the journey of stray animals, we see the dark side of the city. It traps a lot of creatures, not only animals but also some of us. (Source: IMDB)

Green Co-Op's commercials created by Yoshiharu Satou.

Promotional video for the Mitsuketa! Kuwassu Daisousaku campaign held at the Pokemon Center.

Are you all ready for more exciting stories? Like their many charms, BT21 has deep, engrossing tales yet untold...! (Source: YouTube)

An amusing 3-minute clay animation that Yuuichi Itou (Harbor Tale, Knyacki!) produced for "The Earth and Children of Tomorrow - Pray for Happiness" campaign by TVK (Television Kanagawa). Doron Coron comes to life after a child angel tinkles off a cloud. This unusual heavenly elixir rains down onto a dark city street and brings to life the titular boy character made of dirt who rolls off to explore the city. He has a pleasant interaction with a worm, and a not so pleasant interaction with bird excrement, but is cheered by the growth of a plant on his head. The plant grows and grows and Doron Coron heads to the countryside where he enjoys pleasant interactions with the natural world. (Source: Nishikata Film Review)

Hello Kitty and her sister Mimmy love exploring and learning new stuff, especially when they can share them with friends! It's fun to learn the world around us: from learning how to take care of flowers, dancing or even learning good manneers. (Source: Pluto TV)

The video centers on Takumi Shimamoto, a 22-year-old freeter who quit college in his second year under the pretense of finding something that interests him to pursue. He's been working part-time jobs for about two years. He runs into a classmate from high school named Ayaka Yoshimura. She is about to graduate from college and is thinking about her job prospects. Ayaka is considering doing part-time work for the time being because there is not a job in particular that she wants to do. (Source: ANN)

TV commercials for Shin Biofermin S, a lactic acid bacteria probiotic supplement manufactured by Biofermin Pharmaceutical. The first commercial explains how the supplement improves intestinal flora and the mechanisms behind it.

Music video for the song Melon no Kirime by Fumie Hosokawa that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Yuuji Moriyama.