It's a Sanrio picture that feels partly like an anime art film and partly like a Warner Bros. cartoon. The film features some very creative imagery, a groovy 70's jazz score, and very little spoken dialogue. It's a story about a dog named Joe that falls in love with a rose and protects it from a mean spirited crow. There's some energetic Fritz Freeling style action. There's also some unexpectedly grim tragedy, not including the anticipated outcome, which does occur as expected.
Japaneseバラの花とジョー
SynonymsRose Flower and Joe, Bara no Hana & Joe
AiredMar 1, 1977
PremieredWinter 1977
StatusFinished Airing
MAL Score5.74
Studios?
ProducersSanrio
GenresDrama, Kids
Lead Characters & Voice Actors
Crow
Joe
Rose
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