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| It spent most of the episode slowly building a mystery and the blurted out all the answers in a monologue. Not unpleasant but I hope the series is uphill from here. |
Fronzel said: It spent most of the episode slowly building a mystery and the blurted out all the answers in a monologue. Not unpleasant but I hope the series is uphill from here. Yeah I thought that was frowned upon in storytelling, yet here most seem to enjoy it. |
| Kinda creepy with that music and scary country to live in, I thought this anime would more brightful setting, has that kinda dark setting like Mushishi but not like it. |
Ero-Camel said: Fronzel said: It spent most of the episode slowly building a mystery and the blurted out all the answers in a monologue. Not unpleasant but I hope the series is uphill from here. ...I thought that was frowned upon in storytelling... By literature critics and scholars. |
Contemporary0091Jan 6, 2021 12:13 PM
| And still, Bill will live on. He will befriend the next inhabitants of the earth, beings of light who revere him as a god. And Bill will outlive them all... for millions and millions of years...exploring, learning, living, until the earth is swallowed beneath his feet. Until the sun is long since gone. Until time loses all meaning and the moment comes that he knows only the positions of the stars and sees them whether his eyes are closed or open. Until he forgets his name and the place where he'd once come from. He lives and he lives until all of the lights go out. |
| The world is not beautiful, and that in a way lends it a sort of beauty. Interesting words, also the connection to Facebook and other social media in the message and metaphor of the episode. What was meant to connect us together, as the internet was, has driven us far apart. Who knows if it's because we understand each other's pain, and it drives us insane. Rather it is knowing others' thoughts on such a magnitude, their absolute truth, which we cannot stand. It's one of those anime series that perfectly symbolizes what the internet would become and its infinitesimal problems twenty years later. It's so sad to think of those who cannot abide the doubt of others. I guess we all live in that world now, it is a magnification of psychology in a way. The internet is a magnifying glass on emotions, and those emotions are naturally out of control. But hopefully none of us go insane from this. The internet can drive some to despair but I hope that people realize that it is simply one avenue for communication. It is not the end all be all, it is not politics, the law or love. It is not the state. It is literally just a hunk of plastic. |
| I was a bit bored at the beginning but it quickly got more interesting. I really hope the couple will find each other again. |
| Very interesting and unique feeling giving first episode. This show really is something that feels like it stands out from the rest of anime in it's own interesting ways. Kinda gives off certain Mushishi vibes Also didn't knew that Serial Expieriments Lain director also directed this, that makes this even better and I even more look forward to the rest of the show than before |
| fantastic premise and opening episode |
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| Cool, but are there supposed to be small lines in the screen? I feel like I'm the only one who noticed |
mochahocha said: The difference is that the isolation is more political with the situation in the actual world and more emotional with the situation in the fictive world of Kino no Tabi.Is no one talking about this in the context of the pandemic and the coronavirus?? Like, this aged so fucking well. How they isolated themselves from each other, even the way they couldn't stand to be around each other mirrors how being cooped up with the same people for six months can be frustrating. From what I have seen, the people in that country saw the darkness inside the other people and have been scarred and scared from it that they have been isolating from each other Though I've found it rather exaggerated. Even if someone doesn't really enjoy the interests of someone, they can still enjoy being with each other and doing each other's favorite activities on their own or in the presence of the other person. This looks more like some false love where they never actually fell for the person, but for an idea(l) of someone. Hence the extreme feelings of rejection when they had learnt that the other person didn't really care about their interests, since it's what they had expected Crack said: Must be just some sepia-like effect to enhance the feelings of nostalgiaCool, but are there supposed to be small lines in the screen? I feel like I'm the only one who noticed DarkInsomnia57 said: Yes, it's pretty much talking about the beauty of imperfections, because beauty is usually associated with symmetry and regularity. The world is not beautiful, and that in a way lends it a sort of beauty. Interesting words, also the connection to Facebook and other social media in the message and metaphor of the episode. What was meant to connect us together, as the internet was, has driven us far apart. Interesting interpretation, but far from applicable for everyone. In fact, there are quite lots where the connection actually turned out positively. But only really when it turns into an alternative or rather: supplement and not a full replacement for direct interaction |
| Why are the visuals so ugly and jarring? This was only made back in 03, why does it look so bad? The reading thoughts situation seemed doomed from the beginning, what a bunch of arrogant and stupid clowns tbh... |
| disappointed, i don't have problem with visuals but its just the scientists who develop that tonic are so dumb that they don't understand the basic things about human communication. The drama looks forced to me, but its just the first episode, lets see where it goes from now on. |
| The mob chants during the scene with drinking almost looked like a certain German party...or is it just my impression? In any case, I wish they had an "antidote" |
| What a serene town. Not many crimes and infringements occuring when it's populated by automata. The mind reading dilemma is certainly an issue for most of the human population, but I can't see it affecting those who were already reclusive before drinking the tonic. |
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| Just now learning this was directed by the same guy behind Serial Experiments Lain, and while I've only seen a couple episodes of that series, it certainly shows. The aesthetic this show is going for is far more up my alley than that one's was, so I'm actively looking forward to whatever comes next. Would it be worth watching the remake after seeing this to the end? |
| I suppose this episode was an ahead-of-its-time analogy of social media and other technology "bringing us closer". |
| Feels like a very chill show with some deep messages. I'll enjoy this! |
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