The opening establishes the narrative by showing the main character, a girl, playing with a toy soldier in the rain, indicating the story will be about her wanting to be a soldier. Mise-en-scene creates atmosphere through shots focused on the girl, the use of props like the toy soldier, and stormy weather that suggests a sad and complicated plot. Characters are introduced by showing the main character's name in the opening. Various film techniques like lighting, music, camera shots and the intriguing story hinted at through the weather aim to engage audiences and make them want to watch the show to learn more.