Anime No One Talks About That Live Rent Free In My Brain
There are some anime shows that I've watched, but when I go online I barely see anyone talk about them. Anime that have less than 100k views on My Anime List (I know MAL isn't the only metric out there, but it's a big one).
And yeah, these shows are probably mid to most people. But for one reason or another, I ended up really enjoying them.
So I want to share!
Dr. Ramune -Mysterious Disease Specialist-
(Kai Byoui Ramune)
Dr. Ramune looks like an anime aimed at kids. It's not. The second episode is titled "The Chikuwa Penis", where a man's penis gets replaced by chikuwa - a spongy food commonly found in Japanese dishes like oden.
Dr. Ramune gets werid. And it also gets kind of dark. There's an abusive cult storyline, an arc dealing with grief gone bad, and generally some really horrible things that happen to the patients that Dr. Ramune and his assistant help out.
I think this anime would have received more attention if the character designs were more adult? Or maybe the first episode being kind of wacky with a kid that cries condiments was a no-go? But I implore you to give this show a watch.
Muteking the Dancing Hero
I am a sucker for transformation super hero/tokusatsu-esque anime. And the Muteking song that plays (nearly) every episode when he transforms and fights the bad guys is a consistent ear-worm even years later.
This is another anime that looks like it's aimed for kids. And it is definitely more kid-friendly than Dr. Ramune. But this show also has some weird and darker moments, especially towards the end of the show.
I say at least watch it for the music. Maybe you'll enjoy it as much as I did. If nothing else, maybe someone else will know what the heck I'm singing every now and again.
The Gymnastics Samurai
(Taisou Zamurai)
This anime has the looks and character designs that should have attracted an audience, but the pacing/plot lacked a lot of focus. It's half sports anime, with training, rivalry, and performances (with somewhat decent CGI involved), but the other half is slice of life/drama anime with the realities of being a single parent and missing out on things mixed along with goofy every day activities with a foreigner otaku who suddenly lives with the family.
And there's a weird pet bird too.
The first half walks, the second half sprints to an ending. There are some characters that could have used a lot more fleshing out. But it was fun. Plus the OP gets a thumbs up from me.
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The Evolution of MUTEK: A Decade of Digital Arts and Electronic Music
MUTEK is a renowned electronic music and digital arts festival that takes place annually in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2000 by Alain Mongeau, the festival has become a central platform for showcasing cutting-edge electronic music and digital art from around the world. In addition to the annual five-day event in Montreal, MUTEK also hosts international versions of its festival in various locations around the world, including Mexico City, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia.
One of the key features of MUTEK is its focus on innovation and experimentation within the electronic music and digital arts scenes. The festival features a diverse lineup of artists, including established and up-and-coming performers from a wide range of genres, as well as workshops, talks, and other educational programming. In addition to live performances, MUTEK also showcases immersive installations and interactive exhibits, providing a unique and interactive experience for attendees.
Throughout its history, MUTEK has become known for its commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music and digital arts, and for its role in fostering collaboration and innovation within these fields. The festival has attracted a dedicated and passionate community of artists, music lovers, and digital arts enthusiasts from around the world, and continues to be a leading destination for those interested in exploring the cutting edge of electronic music and digital art.
MUTEK is a highly respected and influential festival that has been taking place in Montreal since 2000. It is dedicated to the promotion of electronic music and the digital arts, and has become a central platform for artists and enthusiasts in these fields to come together and experience the latest in music and art technology. Over the years, MUTEK has expanded beyond its Montreal roots, hosting events in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia, as well as showcasing the work of Western artists in China. The festival has also partnered with the digital arts festival Elektra to create the EM15 festival in Montreal. MUTEK continues to be a vital and innovative force in the electronic music and digital arts communities.
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MUTEK.MX 2022 Edición 18: Nocturne 360, la reconexión con la tecnología y el arte digital.
MUTEK.MX 2022 Edición 18: Nocturne 360, la reconexión con la tecnología y el arte digital.
Después de tres años del último encuentro presencial de MUTEK.MX en su Edición 16 y dos de una Edición 17 híbrida/virtual en conjunto con MUTEK.JP, el Festival Internacional de Creatividad Digital MUTEK regresó este 2022 a la Ciudad de México para reunirnos y reencontrarnos nuevamente con la tecnología y el arte digital durante una semana intensa de vanguardia y experimentación audiovisual en su…
Llega la cuarta edición de MUTEK.AR muy especial, haciendo foco en brindar mayor visibilidad al enorme talento local que, apremiado por las circunstancias adversas de los últimos años, ha sentido gravemente la falta de escenarios y oportunidades.
Con la Dirección de Gonzalo Solimano @gsolimano y la Curaduría General de Marianella Baladán @manchusbaladan , una selección de artistas nacionales, en diálogo con artistas internacionales, dirán presente del 7 al 10 de septiembre, en el Centro Cultural Artlab @artlabpro , el Planetario @planetarioba y Palacio Alsina @palacioalsina.buenosaires mostrando lo mejor de la música electrónica, el arte sonoro y la creatividad digital, con Live Sets Audiovisuales, obras de arte NFT, realidad virtual e instalaciones inmersivas.
Asimismo, gracias al apoyo de Fundación Williams, MUTEK.AR tiene el honor de recibir a Alain Mongeau, creador y actual director de @mutekmontreal , quien junto a profesionales y agentes activos de la cultura acompañarán en todas actividades del festival y ofrecerán una charla abierta acerca de la gestión cultural en la creatividad digital.
Luego de una convocatoria abierta de adhesión multitudinaria, dos obras participantes serán seleccionadas para ser parte de la grilla y anunciadas el 22 de agosto por todos los canales de difusión del Festival.
En el Centro Cultural Artlab: actividades de Amplify D.A.I. + exposición de arte NFT
El 7 y 8 de septiembre, en el espacio del Centro Cultural Artlab celebraremos el fortalecimiento de Amplify D.A.I., el programa de desarrollo profesional para personas que se identifican como mujeres y disidencias, que trabajan con las artes electrónicas. Dos días enteros de programación, que incluirá talleres, workshops y charlas, performances en vivo e instalaciones inmersivas. Asimismo, presentaremos proyectos artísticos audiovisuales creados por artistas de Argentina, Canadá, UK y Brasil en el marco de la segunda edición del programa Artlab Residencias Artísticas x Amplify D.A.I. Cerrando la jornada, la emblemática curadora de MUTEK Montréal, Patti Schmidt, presentará su DJ Set, en colaboración con el dúo audiovisual PRIFMA (AR/CU).
Lanzado en 2018, AMPLIFY Digital Arts Initiative (Amplify D.A.I.) es una iniciativa conjunta del British Council en asociación con MUTEK Montréal, MUTEK.AR, Somerset House Studios, Artlab, Fundación Williams y Oi Futuro. El programa cuenta con el apoyo del Canada Council for the Arts.
El 9 de septiembre, Artlab desarrollará actividades durante toda la jornada. La mañana estará destinada a distintas charlas, a cargo de referentes locales e internacionales, con tópicos tan interesantes para la escena de las artes electrónicas como la web.3, las Daos y la gestión cultural en la creatividad digital. En el horario nocturno, continuaremos con una serie de con Live sets AV que tendrán entre otros protagonistas al dúo canadiense Flabbergast.
Estas actividades se completan con una exposición de la colección de arte NFT de Artlab, que será lanzada en el marco del Festival, con obras minteadas y disponibles a través de la plataforma argentina BAG. Esta exposición contará con trabajos de GCRLL, VXN, Federico Lamas, Laureano Solís, Joaquina Salgado, Qualia, Efrén Mur y Jonas Kopp.
Planetario y Palacio Alsina
El 8 de septiembre, de 20 a 21 hs, el Planetario servirá de contenedor espacial para dos obras fulldome. En primer lugar, Joaquina Salgado y Qoa, dos artistas argentinas del programa Amplify D.A.I., estarán presentando la obra de formato AV Hydrontes. A continuación, tendrá lugar Dynamics of Hiperespaces, una live performance AV del referente de sonido techno y ambient argentino Jonas Kopp junto al español con residencia en Berlín Efren Mur.
La última jornada, contará con una maratónica programación en Palacio Alsina con imponentes presentaciones que tendrán entre ellos al proyecto artístico argentino Forello, al reconocido artista multidisciplinario francés Maotik, y a NITTA, la artista española residente del club Tresor de Berlín.
Like I mentioned in this month's announcements, September 2022's pics are being released, and are now up in the drive in the patreon exclusives folder and their own respective series/character folders!
The first (that i post here anyway) Galo Promare Stuffing in that one force feeding chair from Muteking the dashing warrior!
Idk if they’re even comparable but I love them all sm and wanna know others thoughts they’re some of my absolute favorites from any animes I’ve ever watched