On-Gaku: Our Sound

A group of high school delinquents decides to start a band to impress girls, despite having no musical talent. Their journey into the world of music is filled with misadventures, awkward rehearsals, and unexpected friendships. As they navigate the challenges of learning instruments and performing, they discover a shared passion that transcends their rough exteriors.

On-Gaku: Our Sound received widespread critical acclaim for its unique animation style, quirky humor, and heartfelt portrayal of adolescent friendship. Critics lauded its distinctive visual approach and surprisingly touching narrative, highlighting it as a fresh and original voice in animation.

• Praised for its distinctive, hand-drawn animation and anarchic sense of humor.

• Applauded for its surprisingly earnest and heartwarming story about friendship and music.

• Noted for its unique blend of punk attitude and lo-fi charm.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's unique artistic style and its humorous, yet touching, story. Many enjoyed the unconventional characters and the underlying themes of finding connection through music.

Official selection at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival (winning the Audience Award for Best Animated Feature), and Sitges Film Festival.

The film's unique animation style was heavily influenced by director Kenji Iwaisawa's love for 1960s and 1970s Japanese animation and his own amateur band experiences.