Devilman Crybaby has a corresponding manga. The anime takes inspiration from it, but there might be some differences in the way the story is presented in each medium.
Once, my neighbour was sick. I noticed that she hadn't taken out her trash for a few days. So I decided to take it out for her. When she found out, she was really grateful. After that, we started to look out for each other more often. For example, if I'm away, she'll keep an eye on my house and vice versa.
Overall, Devilman Crybaby follows the manga quite closely. There might be some minor tweaks for the sake of the animation format, but the core story remains intact. The visuals and tone also capture the essence of the manga.
Yes, it is. Miyazaki was inspired by the rural landscapes and nature of Japan. The concept of friendly forest spirits like Totoro might have been influenced by Japanese folklore, where there are many tales about supernatural beings co - existing with humans.
Well, my neighbour is an elderly lady. She used to be a teacher. I often visit her and she tells me stories from her teaching days. It's really interesting. She also gives me great advice on things like cooking and taking care of plants. Our relationship is like a grandparent - grandchild kind of bond.
The main theme could be about mortality. Since death is personified as a 'neighbour', it might explore how people face the proximity of death in different ways.
There could be a variety of main characters. Maybe there's an old person who is nearing the end of their life and is reflecting on their past in the face of death being so near. Or perhaps a detective in a crime - ridden area where death is a common occurrence, and he has to deal with the emotional and psychological toll of being in such close proximity to death all the time. Again, this is all speculation without actually reading the novel.
One day, my female neighbour was moving some heavy furniture around in her living room all by herself. I heard the commotion and went over to offer my help. We worked together to rearrange the sofa, coffee table and bookcases. It was a bit of a struggle at first, but we managed it. She was so grateful and later that day she brought over some delicious homemade muffins as a thank - you. It was a great feeling to be able to help her out.