Amaryllis

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The anime "Amaryllis" is a visual adaptation of a musical piece with a complex history. The melody originates from the final nine measures of a ballet, titled "Le son de la clochette auquel Circé sortit de son jardin." This tune was later arranged in the 19th century by Henry Ghys, who mistakenly attributed it to an air composed by Louis XIII, also named "Amaryllis." In Japan, this arrangement gained popularity after being featured on NHK's "Minna no Uta" series in 1968, with Japanese lyrics. It has since become widely recognized as a French folk song in Japan.