Yes, Kagewani is pretty awesome.
It's not really animated, but it has fantastic sound work, and monster design.
Is it like that Yamishibai: Ghost Stories series?
Yes, Kagewani is pretty awesome.
It's not really animated, but it has fantastic sound work, and monster design.
Going back on topic is Kagewani worth a watch? I enjoy horror if it's something I should mention.
all right cool. I guess I have a season to catch up on.From what I recall hearing they were short episodes so it shouldn't be long to catch up.
Going back on topic is Kagewani worth a watch? I enjoy horror if it's something I should mention.
Is it like that ghost stories series?
It was a pleasure to be the Anime Director on the dev team side as we worked with the famous animation studio BONES, which produced such great shows as “Eureka Seven: AO”.
Yes, Kagewani is very good. Like Hellwarden said, the atmosphere and creature design is excellent.
Episodes are 8 minutes each, so it should take about 2 hours to watch the entire first season.
It's by the same guy I think, but I prefer Kagewani a whole lot over Yami Shibai.
Kagewani is excellent. Very strong cinematography and direction that captures the perfect atmosphere.
Think I look into it then. Yamishibai is mixed bag for me, but this sounds more interesting.
It's by the same guy I think, but I prefer Kagewani a whole lot over Yami Shibai.
Question about Kabaneri. Do I have to watch this with Amazon Prime?
Is this RE:0096 just a recut version of the Gundam Unicorn OVAs?
I'll line up my 4 different allergy medications beside it next time so people don't automatically match it to masturbation.
Tissues aren't used in the age of onaholes anyway. ITS. TWENTY. SIX. TEEN.
Is this RE:0096 just a recut version of the Gundam Unicorn OVAs?
I hope this Village show grants us with some more lovely pie gifs. (Apologies for the quality on the second one).
Not a pie gif, but can't forget about this classic either.
anyone know when world. Trigger is coming back??
Things were just starting to get good!!!
Theres no more content to adapt except like two or three chapters worth
Wow, what anime are these gifs from? XD
Oh god Amazon is in the exclusive streaming rights game now as well?
Looks like it and they planning to look at future Noitamina stuff (programming block that Kabaneri is on).
Theres no more content to adapt except like two or three chapters worth
Question about Kabaneri. Do I have to watch this with Amazon Prime?
Not even the original character designers bothered.
Sölf;199957414 said:Well, I know the death scenes are completely over the top. Aside from that, has it any other redeeming qualities? xD
Not even the original character designers bothered.
World Trigger is ending too?
It seems like all the long running show are going on hiatus or ending.
Durarara, Fairy Tail, Gintama, World Trigger, Ace of Diamonds. Probably some others I'm forgetting.
Next thing you'll tell me Naruto is finally ending, and Pierrot will have to find something else to milk to death.
One of the many hallmark of a Studio Ghibli film is the phenomenal animation and art direction and The Wind Rises may perhaps be one of the studios most refined pieces to date. Not a moment goes by in watching The Wind Rises that I dont marvel at the sights being presented before my eyes. The recreation of 1920s Japan is delicately executed with such scrutiny being applied to the minutest of details that you sometimes forget that its all hand crafted. From the way the characters move to the way the shadows dance in the dark and the headlights bounce of off the cobblestone roads you soon forget that the world in front of you is indeed animated. And yet at the same time youre reminded that this is indeed an animated work as the canvas is distorted and manipulated in ways only an animated feature could be, and it reminds me why I come to animation in the first place. Studio Ghibli and much of Japan have never gone with the mantra that animated works are lesser to live action, that animation cant move, delight and surprise as much as the latter and The Wind Rises is tangible proof of that notion. A world bustling with this much life could only be real, a world with this much love and attention to detail could only be achieved by somebody who believes that. The Wind Rises is a product of those feelings, a culmination of everything that Hayao Miyazaki stood for going all the way back to his very first work within this medium 50 years ago.
Not unlike a contortionist, Miyazaki displays his unbridled skills of flexibility with the pencil and paper as he uses his artistic liberties in showcasing the events of the mundane and the not so mundane. The depictions of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 for example are breath-taking and awe-inspiring and need to be seen. The canvas swoops across the ground as the floor breaks apart and buildings rise as if they were waves in the ocean crashing amongst each other one by one in a uniformed fashion. Every shot in this film is beautiful and each one tells a different story. Studio Ghibli is known for their uses of pillow shots and The Wind Rises is no exception. Pillow shots are a staple of Japanese cinema and its uses are seen in a lot of anime. For the unfamiliar a pillow shot is a technique in the form of cutting away from the main action and instead focusing the camera on a visual element such as an object in the distance, a landscape or even just a girl brushing her hair or folding some clothes. Something mundane that has seemingly no obvious narrative reason, but the irony of it all is the fact that it does add to the narrative. Not only does it add a sense of place but it also adds credence to the fact that these are real worlds with real people going about their daily lives. The beauty of it all in The Wind Rises is the fact that these scenes are animated by hand and so an extra dimension is added to the sensibility. These pillow shots usually inject much needed tranquil and serene moments in order to create a much more elegant method of pacing. These scenes are only often a few second long and their origins go all the way back to the films of Yasujiro Ozu. Pillow shots not only act as visual punctuation in-between scenes but are often used in order to evoke a feeling of irrelevancy that the human characters actions have on the nature that surrounds them. A train steams headfirst through a countryside and whilst the steam billows out of the chimney, nature still thrives in the distance as the mountains stand peacefully and the river flows, unfazed and oblivious to the story of the main character, Jiro.
The use of mono audio and human created sound effects goes to show the artistic liberties and lengths that Miyazaki is willing to go to in order to convey the message the he wants and although they sound odd on paper, the ideas are fully realized and work wonderfully in practice. Continuing the conversation of audio, the soundtrack is a beautiful mix of serene melodies that transport you to the countryside while the more ostentatious pieces revel in the lavishness of the very aircraft's that feature in this film and the juxtaposition between the two works well in presenting the duality of Jiros work life and his personal life. The soundtrack overall is a personal and powerful production that befits the characters that inhabit this film and its world. String and piano instruments dance in harmony as they come to life and add a much needed dimension to the drama. A sense of melancholy surrounds many of the themes here but not without a hint of hope, fleeting like the planes that soar through the skies, destined only to cause pain and suffering. Its what makes the soundtrack for The Wind Rises so tragic. Perhaps not as full of gusto when compared to the many soundtracks for Miyazakis previous films, Joe Hisaishi nevertheless does a terrific job for Miyazakis last outing as sound and vision come together in harmony. The main theme Hikōki-gumo, a 40 year old song sang by Yumi Matsutoya is as haunting as it is beautiful and is a perfect fit for the film. The vocals send shivers down my spine and the melody exhibits the spirit of Jiro and Naoko succinctly. Its a soundtrack that works as well on its own as it does with the film. Not over powering the visuals the two work together in harmony which only strengthens and complements each other.
The Wind Rises is Miyazaki at his best and as the film switches from beautiful and lush vistas to epic and populated urban environments the sense of fidelity never falters. Theres something to be said about how refreshing the characters of The Wind Rises are in both the way they look and the way that they act. They not only feel real but interact with one another naturally. Unlike many of Studio Ghiblis more whimsical tales this one primarily takes place in mundane environments such as offices and at desks. Perhaps this is a direct parallel to Miyazaki himself, after all of the wonderful works that he and his studio conjured up are too created in such places, in front of desks. From Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and My Neighbor Totoro to Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away these wonderful and magical films are brought to life on a piece of paper on a plain, wooden, unassuming desk. Many have remarked on the fact that The Wind Rises is a reflective piece for Miyazaki himself, one which parallels his own life and his strive for the things that he loves at the detriment of his own family and the lack of time that it affords him, and I believe that. Miyazaki has commented on the inception of this film and why it came to be and I dont believe for a second that such a powerful tale being his last feature film is just a coincidence. Miyazakis career culminated to this very moment.
Its no secret that Miyazaki is fascinated by flight and aeronautics. The Studio itself is named after a small plane itself after all, the Caproni Ca.309 Ghibli. From Nausicaa to Kiki flight has remained a key element to his films however what separates The Wind Rises and those is the fact that while the former are fantastical, the latter isnt and so giving the same sense of wonderment to a plane that was used in the War can be seen as odd and a romanticisation of a very dark and tumultuous time in not just Japans history but the worlds history. Theres a lot of controversy with this film in regards to its representation of the war, or lack thereof and although I can see where these frustrations come from I also believe that theres more to the surface than meets the eye. The Wind Rises is in fact the opposite of a romanticisation and intends to relay the message of dreams and realities conflicting. Jiro dreams of beautiful planes but those same dreams are realized at the detriments of many others and himself. How far is one willing to go in order to realize their dreams and what are we willing to sacrifice in order to see them come to fruition? Its a more complex film than many would want to admit. Above everything else The Wind Rises is a personal story, one that never went out to pursue the answers to the questions of Japans involvement in the war, and nor it should.
When you look at the films Miyazaki has directed over the years you soon realize that even his most fantastical works are at their very core centered on very personal and human subjects. Spirited Away for example is a tale of moving to a new home and not only the anxieties that one would feel but its also a film about growing up and taking on responsibilities and its this core theme that finds itself enveloped by the visage of magic and wonder. My Neighbor Totoro too at its core is a tale of two sisters dealing with their sick and bedridden mother. Kikis Delivery Service, a film about moving to a new town and being faced with a different culture and the difficulties of making friends and accepting oneself. Its with this in mind that you start to understand how Miyazakis mind ticks but most importantly you discover that at the foundations of these huge and grandiose films lay a simple and relatable story which makes The Wind Rises stick out even more among its contemporaries. Thats not to say that we the audience cannot relate to the message here but rather that it seems to be a retrospective for Miyazaki himself.
Its incredibly easy to regurgitate a historical fact which is what I find a lot of reviews for The Wind Rises doing. Its easy for one to flex their proverbial thinking caps in order to make themselves feel smarter but doing so is searching for answers to questions that were never asked in the first place. Miyazakis pacifism and disdain regarding Japans role in the Second World War is self-evident and as clear as the sky itself. The setting of The Wind Rises is irrelevant to the actual purpose of the story itself which is universal. Even though the film chronicles a man whom designs aeroplanes the film itself ultimately isnt about this at all but is instead used as a proxy to tell a story about the act of creating art and the life that it denies you. The Wind Rises in the end is about the cost of art. The aeronautics and aeroplanes that populate The Wind Rises are allegorical of animation which is why the choice to have Hideaki Anno, famed Director of Neon Genesis Evangelion voice Jiro has more depth, meaning and thought behind it than people assume and why its such a perfect fit.
The wind rises, we must try to live.
Cross Game END
What a fantastic ending. Kou finally reached Koushien and found a girl that will replace his dead girlfriend. I'm quite happy that I picked up this especially since I'm having doubts if this show will turn out good or not. Thankfully it did and enjoyed the show. Too bad I was hoping that there will be an epilogue on how he did in Koushien and after that...
What a month! I did a hell of a baseball anime marathon. From Ace of Diamond to Big Windup! to Cross Game. It was definitely worth it. And perfect time for MLB season tomorrow. 😁
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The art design was noticeably better but the animation itself was mediocre to subpar at times. There definitely needed to have been more corrections. Layouts were good though.
I would disagree here. There weren't really sakuga moments, but the character art was quite attractive thanks to Nishii's excellent designs. It's a bit painful to go back to season 1 or Stardust Crusaders and see how comparatively ugly they are.
I'm not talking about the character designs themselves, which I like a lot, but there were a ton of off-model shots and some of the shots were noticeably static.
Except for maybe some crowd shots I didn't notice any poor off-model art.