The story of this film has a certain magical/fantasy quality to it and innocence in those encounters. It's as if time and space is contained inside of that gazebo. The woman and the kid only exist at the same time and place when it’s raining.
Gangsta compromises with everything it sets itself to be in the first episode: violent, grim, uncomfortable and tragic; but it also compromises with uplifting and cute moments shared between Alex, Nicholas and Worick and their relationship with other characters.
Akane Shimizu has an authentic quality to her humor; she is not concerned about whom she may offend with her crude depiction of blood, death and violence and the same can be said for the anime production. Whoever loves the product will love it for what this series is.
Gokudolls could’ve been one of the purest parody/satire/sardonic series out there. Controversial, yes. Hated, yes. Misunderstood, yes. At least it would’ve stuck with the irreverent premise.
With 2019 looming, I had a need for nostalgia so I watched it once again. Incredible, but true, my opinions of the show haven’t changed.
From religious imagery, to religious parables; from within the context, to the implications of the context, “Don’t wish for more than you can handle” is only a spectrum and the end result of the main character’s journey.
It is a vague adaptation, for sure, but I can confidently say that the act of adaptation was not the element that failed.This time, the issue can be found in the script, the story surrounding Makoto and the relationship Hollywood has with its audience.
Sad news for us, but not everything is negative!
That is how Japan’s Entertainment industry is a little reflection of what Article 13 and 11 really means in long-term and stretched to the extreme. Things that worked out twenty years ago to promote artists, are not working today. A few gigs in clubs and malls are not enough to widespread a personality.
It is getting tiring and disappointing when I see works, not only tippy-toeing around those themes, but patting each other in the back with the established views within the Japanese culture.
I was ready to block reality and drench my mind in the lore. As soon as the final title card at the center of the screen in the opening song appeared, my excitement went away.
The hair band/bracelet represents this connection, as well, the sacred shrine, the dreams, the wish, the comet, the village, the erasing memories and their names; everything represents these connections.
So, Koe no Katachi had everything the story needed to make me feel inspired and say, “This is it! This is the greatest production I have ever watched!” So why… why did I feel so unmoved by the end of the film?
However, there are gems. Gems that can’t be boxed into one theme or genre; gems that can be as inspiring as Shounen is without the exaggeration; gems that be thought provoking without the need to be overly dramatic or have an extreme context; gems that can transcend ages, demographics and even preferences of topics. I found a gem: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu.
For otaku, especially adults, romantic relationships comes at a cost:
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