I am new, and I am interested in philosophy and mostly enjoy horror/psychological manga (and anime) and watch comedy from time to time. Discord:euthanizes
Just a brief comment on your Arigatō review. I feel I can shed some light on it since I've read the manga and thought about it quite a lot, and understand that it's a very controversial title. I'm sorry for eventual grammar/stylistic mistakes, since English isn't my first language.
The lack of depth you mentioned in your Arigatō review is a stylistic choice, not a flaw in the slighest. Manga is an artform with post-modern tendencies. Most of its aesthetic appeal relies on the hypnotic effect caused by the overlap of abstract forms. Yamamoto integrates this understanding into his work both in writing and visuals. [i]Arigatō[i] excels mainly in pure action and scene composition, analyzing it in terms of drama and theatrical action is missing the point the series was trying to get across.
Instead, when it comes to "staging" (trying to apply it to the logistics of manga), try to look at the emotion concealed underneath the mechanical gestures of the characters. Yeah, I agree the manga might seem dumb and perverse at times, but that's part of the charm. Melodrama, slapstick, social critique and avant-garde are all integral elements to the narrative.
Well yes the ending is not that strong compared to the start and middle. But I am happy that it wasnt a sad ending. I dont like sad endings. Well if the mc died for his actions then it would have been better but as it was adapted from a classic it followed its ending
You read tsumi to batsu a falsified romance. Interesting indeed. Good taste u got. Tho you gave it a 6/10. I understand as I was gonna give it either a 7 or a 10. I went with the latter one😂
FMAB was awesome. I watched it like 8 years ago though. I still haven't seen the original. I remember I tried to watch Bleach about 12 years ago but stopped after episode 30 or so. Wonder if I should give it another chance. XD
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The lack of depth you mentioned in your Arigatō review is a stylistic choice, not a flaw in the slighest. Manga is an artform with post-modern tendencies. Most of its aesthetic appeal relies on the hypnotic effect caused by the overlap of abstract forms. Yamamoto integrates this understanding into his work both in writing and visuals. [i]Arigatō[i] excels mainly in pure action and scene composition, analyzing it in terms of drama and theatrical action is missing the point the series was trying to get across.
Instead, when it comes to "staging" (trying to apply it to the logistics of manga), try to look at the emotion concealed underneath the mechanical gestures of the characters. Yeah, I agree the manga might seem dumb and perverse at times, but that's part of the charm. Melodrama, slapstick, social critique and avant-garde are all integral elements to the narrative.
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