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Based on the manga by Uoto (creator of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth), this is an animated film about sports and life in general. What are the reasons to strive for anything? Talent, effort, identity, pride, glory, rivalry, anxiety, setbacks, and the joy of giving one’s all. Should we face reality or escape it in our own ways? Our time in this world is short, and for those who bet their life on a 10-second race even more so. Here’s a review. “Rashisa” is the perfect song for this film.

Rashisa lyrics and translations

「現実的、客観的に見れば
絶望的 絶対的1位はきっと取れないな」
分かってる 分かっちゃいるんだけど
圧倒的、直感的に僕は 納得出来ちゃいない
ああ なんでこんなにも面倒で
不適合な長所を宿してしまったんだろう

“Realistically speaking, objectively, hopelessly, definitely, I’ll never be able to claim the top”
I know it, yes, I know but my heart just won’t stop
Completely, instinctively, I can’t bring myself to understand
Ah, why was I born with destiny like this, and with such burdensome strengths of mine, it’s so hard to command