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Apr 16, 2024
Surreal: beyond real. This is a surreal show, not in the sense that it is dreamlike, but because it portrays a humanity not confined by the limits of our reality. The characters and dialogue are reminiscent of Dostoevsky’s writing, they are not life-like, but they feel much realer than anything. There is a large variety in the cast, but all of the characters are memorable. Some have a large influence in the story, and others whose arcs are more self-contained. But all of them contribute to the overall atmosphere created by the story, an atmosphere of loneliness.
This is a show about communication and isolation,
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which is why cell phones take such a prominent symbolic role in the story. Following in the footsteps of Evangelion, the major conflicts in this show derive from the characters’ failure to express themselves and to understand each other. Characters attempt to find themselves, some purpose, or some truth in the world.
As a contemplative show, it is slowly paced with most of the time characters talking and plenty of atmospheric shots. The character interactions are a highlight, dialogue is engaging and fun which makes the slow pace enjoyable. At times the show gives a relaxed comfort, like the comfort found in being alone, and at others it transfers the warmth of companionship.
With the other driving force of conflict in the show being characters’ search for truth and understanding surrounding the central mystery, this is quite the epistemological anime as the show questions reality, truth, and our understanding of it. With Kazunori Itō of Production I.G fame (Patlabor, Ghost in the Shell) at the head of its writing, it is no surprise that the show breaks out the philosophy textbook and gives an intriguing mystery with lots to digest.
Another recognizable name, Tobe Sunaho the character designer for Humanity has Declined, has her only other anime work here. Her art style is distinct and gives a unique character to the show. The backgrounds and overall style are pretty. While the directing is competent and gives some interesting shots at times.
There seems to be somewhat of a consensus towards the second half of the show’s story that it is non-sequitur and of lower quality to the first. While there is a large shift in the literal textual events, the story is a clear continuation and follows similar ideas introduced in the first half. The second half is different but is just as great as it introduces new characters with new problems and advances the story. This is a surprisingly contentious show, certainly unknown compared to its contemplative relatives. I thought I would show it some love because it is one of the greatest shows I have seen in a long time.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Feb 24, 2020
The music video is only 4 minutes, so the time spent reading this shouldn't be longer than so.
The short is quite gorgeous with a variety of different styles throughout its short run-time.
The song shows that Shinsei Kamattechan certainly haven't lost their ability to make great songs after a decade. Complementing each other superbly:video and the song, Shinsei Kamattechan's
lyrics are impactful, somber, catchy; the vocals are unique (and the best part of the sound) as always (with Shinsei Kamattechan); the main riff that is played throughout the song is melodic.
Another upbeat song accompanied with melancholic and gloomy visuals and lyrics.
A beautiful short with a great
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song attached (or vice versa). Watch the short, listen to the album, listen to the rest of their discography.
The song and video are (partly) based on a real story of a NicoNico user who live streamed her suicide. 'rorochan_1999 ' if you want to learn more.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Oct 21, 2019
"This manga presents you with inoffensive dialogue that will not bother you to let you enjoy the cuteness of the girls"
This is a surprisingly underrated manga on this site, it's written by Kouji Kumenta and drawn by Yasu, of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and the art of Toradora fame respectively.
You can really tell this manga is written by Kumeta, it's sarcastic and witty, chalk full of Japanese culture and references, and you'll probably need to read the little glossary at the end of each chapter to understand a lot of the jokes. This is because not only are their jokes revolving anime, but idols, the manga
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industry, celebrities, Japanese politics, religion, history, and general culture of Japan.
Even though half of the jokes are lost because of a cultural difference, the jokes I do get are funny, theres lots of meta jokes. Even the jokes I don't understand, and have to read at the end of each chapter I find amusing, retroactively laughing at the "genius" of the jokes.
If I ever learn to speak Japanese, I would go straight back to this manga, and that's because a lot of jokes are puns and such involving kanji and what-not, that you would only understand if you knew Japanese. Even the main character's names are puns.
The art in this manga is beautiful, and this time around not drawn by Kumeta, but Yasu as mentioned earlier.
In interviews they've stated that the cuteness of the girls sorta came first (something similar to that, if you wanna read it, a quick google search of "Kumeta Kouji" should probably even do, whatever though", and that's sorta even the tagline of the manga with the whole ""This manga presents you with inoffensive dialogue that will not bother you to let you enjoy the cuteness of the girls" or ""This manga is about cute girls and what they do to entertain themselves. A manga that doesn't focus on frustrating topics or similar things.", however it's translated it doesn't matter.
I really like the art style of this manga, the girls look so cute and unique too, with their design coming before their personality.
All 5 main girls are cute, unique, lovable and funny. I find it's one of those series where you love every character pretty much equally.
So, to the question of "should I read this manga?" to put it simply, can you read Japanese and do you know about Japanese culture and such? If not, are you willing to read afterwards to understand the joke? If you can't answer "yes" to at least one of these questions, then I would tell you to read something else.
But if you say yes to one of those definitely yes, read it, it's not that long, and it's funny all the way through with great art to accompany it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 22, 2019
Galo and Lio-hen are two 10 minute ONA(s) that are to be watched before Promare.
They both give a little background into the characters and world you will see when going into the film.
If you're a fan of Trigger/Gainax, you will hear some familiar voices.
STORY
As it's a 10 minute precursor to a 2 hour film, there isn't much story to be seen, just a basic scenario to see our characters' personality and how they react.
ART
The art is pretty good, like really nice, and as of writing this i have not seen the film yet, but i assume that the art in this film is the
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same as in the film.
Everything is colourful and nice to look at, and has a distinct Imaishi and Trigger/Gainax feel to it.
The character designs are good too.
SOUND
There was about one track that got me going, but that was about it, the rest of the music and sound effects weren't very standout.
CHARACTER
We get to see little snippets of character of the characters that will be in the film, but nothing big.
ENJOYMENT
I enjoyed watching the shorts, and they got me very excited to go see Promare.
OVERALL
An good short to see before Promare, definitely recommend seeing these before watching it, if you have no interest in Promare, then there is no reason to watch these.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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