Only in Japan ...

... can they not only turn a dumpling into a cute little caricature, but also give it a powerful and dramatic story line. Look at the desperation on his face, as he tries to escape from a steaming bowl of hot soup - it's a performance that would make Al Pacino proud! Look at how his legs dangle helplessly, as the life is slowly being choked out of him by two chopsticks, in some kind of bizarre crucifixion-inspired torture - it's heartbreaking!!!