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Mar 20, 2021 8:17 AM

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Very beautiful. I like Steve Reich's music in general and it complemented the visuals well. The story is up to interpretation, the intention probably being that everyone can see it as they wish.

In each scene there's a person who looks at the camera, then looks away. The idea of transformation is present, some characters leaving the scene.

The part where the camera turns and the white-haired girl looks at the crowd is particularly striking, because up until now we haven't seen what these characters are looking at. It made me think the crowd could actually be the audience watching the animation. Kind of breaking the fourth wall and the animation showing us watching the girl. And yet it feels more personal than that, for afterwards the girl turns and looks at the camera again, as if you (the viewer) aren't a part of the crowd after all, but more like a companion inside the animated world. And then she smiles and gets ready to leave. Maybe you follow her into the unknown, maybe not.
Apr 21, 2021 4:32 AM

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May 2015
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and some people have the audacity to say that anime is not art
Apr 24, 2021 6:50 PM

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Jul 2015
504
it was ok I guess :D
May 3, 2021 5:22 PM

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May 2020
40
the art was so good
Jun 2, 2021 6:28 PM

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Nov 2020
1489
It looked pretty but that’s pretty much it. Props to the person who took 3 years do do this though
If there's a hole there's a goal-Master Oogway
Jun 24, 2021 5:44 PM
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Jul 2018
564084
This short anime is very thought-provoking. Definitely genius power. I loved it so much.
Sep 1, 2021 7:51 AM

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May 2018
784
Just on artwork and animation alone this deserves a 10/10. Absolutely beautiful to watch.


"Are you intoxicated, or just insane?"
Sep 28, 2021 1:36 AM

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Oct 2020
625
I think I just discovered a new part of my brain.
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Sep 29, 2021 2:10 AM
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Apr 2020
11
Incredible visuals, worth the time
Nov 15, 2021 8:44 AM
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Mar 2019
9418
It Feels Like It Finishes Just As It Is Getting Started!
Watched It Twice With The Same Opinion.
Apr 15, 2022 7:56 AM

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May 2020
1428
the animation and sound design are amazing
had no clue what was happening tho


Apr 26, 2022 8:58 PM
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Jul 2018
564084
Didn't know Pupa and Aria make a collaboration, what a news.
Apr 29, 2022 3:38 AM

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Aug 2021
584
this is hella cool




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May 3, 2022 6:07 AM

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Jan 2011
26686
Definitely made me interested in seeing a hypothetical full feature version of it.
Jun 20, 2022 12:19 AM

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May 2018
985
Can't say I understand what I just watched, but I can say it was beautiful.

Jul 13, 2022 6:40 AM

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Sep 2018
5229
I mean, it looked really nice for sure. Left me curious as to what was going on and wanting more, 7/10.
Aug 26, 2022 1:04 PM
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Aug 2019
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really beautiful art style and even though it was short, it has meaning. Really beautiful.
Aug 31, 2022 8:16 PM

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Jul 2022
1266
Maybe I just don't "get it," but felt like a waste of three minutes
Nov 23, 2022 7:48 AM

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Nov 2021
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I can't imagine how cool an anime would ever be with this level of visuals and elements shown in just 3 minutes.
Dec 23, 2022 10:34 AM
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May 2017
8
nice art, nice nice nice
Jan 18, 2023 12:02 PM

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Jan 2021
5498
I have no idea what I just watched.
Not a fan of these visuals so I wont praise them at all but the eyes and some character design did catch my eye.
If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then its not a waste of time.

Jan 31, 2023 9:44 AM
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Feb 2019
38
3 minutes of eyes. ok
oof is my motto of life
Mar 20, 2023 7:54 AM

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Dec 2008
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More please!!! I hope this leads to some cool project with this same look and feel ... might be too hopeful, but Puparia was neat. 
May 21, 2023 12:09 PM
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Aug 2018
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syncrogazer said:
Had no impact on me. But it was very beautifully drawn.
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May 21, 2023 5:03 PM
Ceasefire NOW

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Aug 2009
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Haunting, but peaceful at the same time. Great visuals; I liked all of the closeups so we can focus on the intensity of the subject's gaze. The pupa thing was scary.
Thanks to poster #43 for linking the YouTube video of Shingo Tamagawa describing his work. I thought the video was insightful on why he created this work of art and his commentary on today's animation styles and tendency towards efficiency. 
MistyBlueMay 21, 2023 5:26 PM
Jul 30, 2023 5:03 PM
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Jan 2021
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Brief but powerful masterpiece
Feb 5, 7:12 AM
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Sep 2023
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Didn't really get it
Feb 24, 10:40 AM

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Nov 2020
888
I didn't expect to find this short animation on MAL xD it's beautiful❤️
Jul 23, 5:09 PM

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Jul 2017
1710
I loved everything about this! Great musick and visuals using classic designs and tropes with psychedelic features!
Aug 31, 2:13 AM
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Mar 2024
12
Brilliantly detailed animation and overall visually breathtaking, though there's not much else left to say rn.
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