String Figures (Anime Style)

String Figures (Anime Style)

String Figures (Anime Style)

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String Figures (Anime Style)

2022

0h 6m

5.1(4 votes)

Overview

"String Figures" (also called "Cat's Cradle") are figures created by wrapping a long string around the fingers. A traditional Japanese children's game, but not in this anime-style world. Ayaka is a string figure fighter. She designs string figures and fights rivals in a competition to save her brother's honor.

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