The Legend of Alma. The story of the dog you never knew.
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This is a mini-drama edited for children from the NHK Drama Special , "Goodbye, Alma - the dog who got a red letter〜" which introduced the history of animals that suffered in the war, was broadcasted for four consecutive nights from March 13 to 16. A special course for children and dogs, conducted by the dog Kanta-sensei (voice: Seiji Miyane). The class introduces the legend of Kanta's ancestor Alma (voice: Ryunosuke Kamiki). One day, the dog Alma is given to an aspiring vet, Taichi Asahina (Ryo Katsuji), by Kenta (Seishiro Kato), who is no longer able to keep him due to family circumstances. He is captivated by Alma's excellence and raises him as a military dog. Then, Alma is called up by the army. The children shed tears and refuse to say goodbye. Taichi regrets his decision and worries. One month after Alma goes to the war, Taichi decides to go to Manchuria where Alma is as a military dog trainer. What awaits him there is a reality beyond his imagination...
