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Abstract

The animated film Nussa and Rara is one of the children’s entertainment media that contains strong educational and religious values, making it a potential tool for character education in early childhood. Amid the challenges of moral degradation among children due to the influence of digital media, an in-depth analysis of positive children’s films is essential. This study aims to analyze the moral values embedded in the animated film Nussa and Rara and examine their relevance to children’s character education. This research employed a qualitative approach using content analysis methods. The data consisted of dialogues, storylines, and scenes from selected episodes of Nussa and Rara, which were analyzed descriptively. Data were collected through documentation and literature review, while data analysis followed the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Nussa and Rara contains various moral values, including religiosity, honesty, responsibility, discipline, politeness, cooperation, and compassion. These values are highly relevant to the objectives of children’s character education, as they are presented in a contextual, communicative manner and aligned with children’s psychological development. In conclusion, the animated film Nussa and Rara has strong relevance as a supporting medium for children’s character education in both family and school environments.

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Moral values Character education Animated film Nussa and Rara

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Arifzapni, F., Mahenra Hatoguan, S., Mantahari Dalimunthe, S., & Syahidin, A. (2026). An Analysis of Moral Values in the Animated Film Nussa and Rara and Their Relevance to Children’s Character Education. Al-Afkar: Jurnal Pemikiran Mahasiswa Pendidikan, 2(1), 61–72. Retrieved from https://jurnal.stiq.assyifa.ac.id/alafkar/article/view/1022

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