| Now, I'm a fan of Studio Ghibli, seen most of their big movies and generally score them quite high and I am a fan of slow paced, thoughtful anime... ...but this was barely an anime. Sure, the music was "fine" and soothing enough at times but it was primarily just a slideshow of some decent art. Ghibli has produced far better, far more interesting worlds with better visual story telling and just better backdrops. I found myself ungodly bored very quickly. It's like just going to a random deviantart page and putting the pictures in slideshow mode whilst playing some light orchestral music on in the background. I've binged a whole bunch of music videos recently and short anime primarily set to music, most scored around 6 or lower on MAL. This however is 7.14 (which some people seem to be complaining is too low) when it's honestly the weakest in terms of both music and general visual story telling in my opinion from what I've seen recently. I can't help but feel this only is scored "highly" because of the Ghibli name on it which is pretty bad in my opinion. It's become a junior anime snob thing from what I've seen which is also bad. For people who scored it high, why did you? Try to answer without mentioning Studio Ghibli and try to justify it's length. And don't try to just push away my opinion by acting like I only don't like this because of a lack of action, lack of characters, etc. I like plenty of anime with no action, no dialogue, etc. This just was a nothing show that left me bored and somewhat disappointed. It's certainly not worth 30 minutes of your time. 5 minutes? Sure. |
ThatDarnIrishManFeb 6, 2017 4:09 PM
| Uh no. This was actually the first thing from Ghibli I've ever watched (I'm pretty sure). And I like it because it is something relaxing and unique. It has a kind of nostalgic feel to it. Really great Music and Backgrounds as well. It's scored highly because people like different things. Well then it left you bored and disappointed what do you want anyone else to do about it? |
| yum riceballs i just want a baccano! season 2 |
| Some people don't see art as just the story it's trying to tell, but also the aesthetic that holds it together. And for me, aesthetic is the main reason I play games, for example. I'd say those that like aesthetic, and atmosphere most are the types to like nature, to like sitting, relaxing, immersing in a world someone's created. If nothing changes, and it's been a while, sure. But whatever it's focusing on, be it story, or atmosphere, as long as it progresses, it keeps my interest. Immersion requires progression, otherwise it's a drag, but those that can't be immersed in this, I assume it's because they need a story. There's a specific switch you flip in your mind, and this stuff immerses you. But you need rejuvenation until you watch the next atmospheric Slice of Life episode. It gives less dopamine than your average shounen, or seinen, but it gives something more meaningful, a peaceful immersion, a break. And that's why this isn't overrated. This is just different. And it's not underrated either. It's just a piece of art. |
| Was it scored highly in 2017? It's under a 7 now. lol |
| If you reply back to me and I never respond, I lost interest and don't care. Sorry about that. |
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