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this is exactly as the synopsis says. Tezuka's Jumping is about a boy who goes on a walk, that turns into a jump that just keeps getting bigger and bigger each time his feet leave the ground. oh the places he goes and the things he sees. there is no story beyond that, but the sounds are kooky, yet appropriate, the art is the same Tezuka we've come to know and love and as for enjoyment, this is a very good way to spend 6 minutes of your life...so many little quirks and easter eggs

from the very beginning, Michiko to Hatchin grabs you with its "unorthodox" setting, being based in a sort of "spaghetti western Brazil, it's music, headed by the legendary Shinichiro Watanabe (whom you'd know from Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Ergo Proxy etc.) is equal parts funky and mystifying, all while staying true to the Brazilian setting, so expect the electrifying rhythms of samba, the quiet captivation of Bossa Nova and everything in between.

Artistically, Michiko to Hatchin more style than most anime are willing to experiment with, the vibrancy of all facets of Brazilian culture are presente here, the fun, colorful mania that is Carnival; the bleak, ... but strangely intriguing favelas (Brazilian ghettos) and even, then there is a seemingly endless desert that taunts the "protagonists". The animation is top notch, with each facial expression being artfully twisted to convey emotion, subtle body movements captured to reinforce speech

each character seems to have their own unique way of carrying themselves, in fact, while I'm on characters and "uniqueness"; the character designs themselves are grounded in reality, as is the series as a whole. with that said, there is no over-the-top "anime/fantasy design" to the outfits the characters wear, which change every episode, further grounding the design in reality, which I absolutely respect in any media so that, alone gives it major points for me.

the characters are all memorable and shine in their own ways, especially as relationships between them start to intersect, at times this effects you as a soap opera does to its dedicated fans. you grow connected to certain characters and disdainful toward others.

overall, watch Michiko to Hatchin if you want to watch the spiritual child of Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the Third and Brazilian drama, with a little american western film thrown in there, if so...you will NOT be disappointed

10-10 and new favorite

so, I'm not quite sure at all what they were trying to do with this movie but to me it feels totally disjointed and without coherence for the most part. it also feels like a mind-control device at times,with all of the flashing and propaganda. storywise, (SPOILERS) it claims to be about a boy who get's bullied; a boy does get bullied but this isn't necessarily the focus, as this feels secondary to the anti-modernization of Japan statements and imagery. Artwise, this at times, looks striking and has very interesting animation style, but at other times, the art leaves something to be desired and the ... animation is done "treadmill-style" with the environment running through the character. sound was only ok, some odd choices for sfx noises, but no real complaints

there is no character development to be found. giving an enjoyment rating was difficult, because I very much did not like this, but I did not hate it, I just felt like my brain was melting the whole time, a la Mars of Destruction

this is the kind of thing that should only be watched with a group of friend.s