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My aesthetic, which informs how I choose shows to watch and how I judge them:
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I don't judge shows by how well they're executed with respect to themselves but rather the intentions, spirit, and mindset of the creators.
Animated TV shows with the best style (art, cool factor, music, environment): Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Acca 13, Ristorante Paradiso, Noir, Land of the Lustrous, Tatami Galaxy, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Record of Lodoss War, Iblard Jikan, Fantastic Children, The Big O, The Batman (2004), TMNT (2003), Wolf's Rain, Bubblegum Crisis, Sol Bianca: The Legacy, Lupin III Part V, Magic Knight Rayearth, Casshern Sins, Arslan Senki (OVA), Megalo Box, Tron: Uprising, Fuujin Monogatari
Hot takes:
Wolf's Rain and Casshern Sins >>>>> Texhnolyze
Real Drive > Serial Experiments Lain
Twelve Kingdoms > Haibane Renmei
Irresponsible Captain Tylor> Planetes
Samurai 7> Vinland Saga
Red Garden >Madoka Magica
Twelve Kingdoms and Argento Soma > Neon Genesis Evangelion
Shiki > Shinsekai Yori
Saraiya Goyou >Rakugo
Secret of the Cerulean Sand > Nadia: Secret of the Blue Water
Fuujin Monogatari> Aria
Megalo Box: Nomad> Ashita no Joe 1&2
Sakura Quest>Shirobako
Feel free to debate with me on any of the comparisons above.
All Comments (391) Comments
Well that's kinda the point of Tatami Galaxy. The main character is constantly chasing this idealized perfect high school life when the ultimate conclusion is that striving for that picturesque high school life is impossible. The message is that you'll be happier living life within your means and enjoy the opportunities that are in front of you instead of striving to live a perfect life that does not exist.
I would argue that Ahiru's true self is the duck. She spends so much time hiding that side of herself so the times when she reveals that she is a duck its a moment of vulnerability. In those moments she does not need to keep appearances and when people find out she tends to grow closer to them. I could see wanting her to stay human but I think having her find her own resolve for her weaker, less capable yet sincere and genuine self is a very nice message.
And ya not liking magical girl shows is totally cool. We all have different tastes and I don't particularly like or dislike them myself. ;P
Hmmmm for character designs I love creative and unique ideas. Basically weird artsy shit. Being able to combine ideas into one thing that creates a cohesive whole. I'm sure Pokemon designs influenced that a lot. xD And of course, I also love cute soft things in general so that influences my personal preferences a lot. Pastel colors, thick lines, chibi proportions, that kinda deal. In the end I most appreciate a character design that compliments and enhances the art its attached to! An anime with what I think are great character designs that comes to mind is Dungeon Meshi!
Yeah I wouldnt expect you to remember the episode after so long, but I appreciated you comment anyway. ;P I havent actively thought about that aspect of Fuujin Monogatari but I totally agree that its unglamorized portrayal of youth is very refreshing. Especially compared to a lot of anime which makes it seem like your high school years are the last happy years you will ever have. And yeah its pretty obvious that cute girls doin mundane things is my shit. xD
Having narrow taste can be totally valid even if I seriously disagree with some of your scores. Everyone views media in different ways and values different things. The fact you are open about discussing those disagreements in a presumably mature manner is cool! Its a shame that other guy seemed pretty single minded about whatever.
Oh shit that's sick! Im glad you liked my review! ;D And yeahhhh it is apparent that Princess Tutu is very much about the characters exploring the self and defying the roles given to them by the story and to embrace yourself and take your own role in life. All the time characters are questioning themselves, who they truly are and their place in the story. Ahiru's whole struggle as a character, especially in the first half, is her questioning weather its good for her to be returning Myuto's emotions. And later on she starts to realize that her prince loves Princess Tutu not Ahiru, which has her questioning her self and why she even likes him. There are many more examples. Frankly, I think seeing the show as simply Tutu seeing a prince and then saving him isn't particularly wrong, but its such a surface level interpretation that it undermines the show and does not dive into the complexity of these characters and their internal struggles. It misses the point.
Annnnnyway, yes I love art and character design in general! It one of the first things I notice about a show and I have a deep appreciation for appealing and unique character design as well as art direction (another great part of Fuujin Monogatari)! I love drawing characters so I guess that bleeds into my reviews ;P
Wonder whats up with the dude below me in the comments o_o