A Life of the Beetle: Aru Kabutomushi no Isshou
A bonding story spun by a single car.
A 1954 Volkswagen Beetle runs through Showa, Heisei, and 2025.
Just as people have lives, cars also have lives. This film presents a complete story spun together with various owners.
The Beetle has been used as a bride's tool, as a hospital car, as a cab, in movies, and in races, all the while changing its appearance,
The Beetle was given a nickname of some kind, and it always stayed close to each owner, fostering a bond with them.
Just as Japan was recovering from the wounds of defeat, the Beetle produced a miracle.
The Beetle, born as a mass-market car in defeated Germany, revs up the engine of hope with the people who are struggling to survive.
(Source: Manga10)
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- Muneyoshi Tanaka — Story & Art