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“Funny Faces”: A Very Emotional Paper Animation!

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There is no doubt that between parents and children there can be a very strong bond that helps them get through the most difficult times. This is particularly true in children’s formative years, when parents work very hard to provide the best life possible for their children.

Talented Japanese paper artist Shinrashinge ( @shin___geki ), who has garnered viral attention for his excellent interactive book on the dangers of overworking in a Japanese company, surprises us once again with a wonderful animation featuring the union that exists between a hard-working dad and his little son.

Made on a notepad, the intricate creation of movable pieces of paper is titled “Hengao,” which can be translated as “weird faces” or “funny faces,” the kind of faces a parent would make to make their child laugh. This is exactly what this animation explores, the father teaches his son how to make funny faces and have fun with them.

However, the father is the typical salaryman or “office worker”, working hard, often until late at night. His son eagerly awaits his return and runs to the door to greet him. In his excitement, the son stumbles and begins to cry. Dad notices this and quickly makes funny faces to cheer him up.

The next day, Dad makes a mistake at work, resulting in a harsh scolding from his boss and more extra work. The father walks home in the rain, without an umbrella, looking defeated, and falls in front of his front door in tears. When his son sees him, sad and defeated, he remembers the faces his dad taught him and uses them to lift his dad’s spirits. You can see this great animation below.

This is what the animation looks like if it is spread out on the table, since it was originally designed to fold in front of the camera.

Their work has received a lot of support and good reactions, since they identify a lot with the father and the son.

You can see more of Shinrashinge’s art on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and TikTok .