A single song becomes a complete world. Moriguchi's voice carries you through a moment that feels both ordinary and sacred, the kind of thing you miss if you're not paying attention. The animation trusts the music to do the heavy lifting, which means you're not watching a story so much as living inside a feeling for three minutes.

Joukyuusei is a one-episode music video set to the song of the same name by singer Hiroko Moriguchi. The animated short was broadcast on NHK as part of Minna no Uta, a program that pairs songs with visuals. Perfect for anyone who finds themselves daydreaming to songs.