Out of any show that exists, Mononoke is one of the few that I can say is truly unique. Everything about it, from the visuals to the writing, is extraordinary to me. I'll never regret watching this show. Can't wait for the movie to come out!
This was a series that I was highly doubtful. The previews simply looked too good, and Cloverworks certainly has a history of being hot and cold.
Somehow though, series direcetor Toshifumi Akai has made magic happen, and created a debut episode beyond belief. Having more action than anything else, it's full to the brim with impressive animation, creative storyboards, and outstanding supporting work.
Though, Akai certainly makes viewers aware of the potential of the story still, employing some incredibly impressive original content.
It's through and through an outstanding debut episode, and certainly gave viewers plenty of food for thought. At the very least in my case, since I've had no contact with the manga, it fueled a great deal of discussion in my review at Animehouse.
I watched Scott Pilgrim Takes Off with Ashley. We also watched Scott Pilgrim vs. the World the day before, but it wasn’t my first time seeing it.
The movie isn’t really my kind of thing, but I was excited when I saw the trailer for this. The animation looked great, and I thought the concept would work better animated, because I find the special effects really jarring in the movie.
And yeah, the animation kicks ass. I love the low framerate during more lowkey character stuff, and Science SARU know how to make incredible action sequences too. I also love the comic-accurate style.
Anamanaguchi’s music fucking rocks. I don’t know if any tracks are straight-up taken from the game or not, but yeah, I love it. I actually didn’t even know they did the game’s soundtrack until recently, but I’ve loved their remix of Sad Machine by Porter Robinson for a long time.
All the actors do a good job, even if it’s sometimes obvious they’re not very accustomed to voice acting.
So uh…
*SPOILERS. EVEN IF YOU’VE SEEN THE MOVIE. I’M NOT KIDDING, DON’T READ UNLESS YOU’VE SEEN THE SHOW OR DON’T CARE WHATSOEVER*
Obviously it’s not a hot take to say the original story was problematic. It’s very well-known by now, and it’s part of the reason I never liked the movie much.
Well, the entire point of this anime is deconstructing Scott’s old character, and it does so very well. I love how it not only portrays Old Scott and Even Older Scott as extremely insecure and childish, it also delves more into Ramona’s character, and her sensitive self-discovery period that would make her fall for someone like Scott.
It made me laugh quite a bit. I love the joke where 2 different evil exes are going to play Scott in a re-telling of the movie, and when Ramona is looking for him, they both say “I’m Scott.” It’s funny, but also hammers home the idea that Scott was just another evil ex in the making.
It might seem contradictory, but I like how the ending implies they could be happy together, or that they’ll at least try no matter what. For now, it reminds me a lot of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. But there seems to be a season 2 hook at the end, so we’ll see… 4/5
When P.A. Works announced the release of Buddy Daddies, anime enthusiasts quickly compared it to last season’s hit, Spy x Family, with its captivating portrayal of found-family dynamics. However, Buddy Daddies Season 1 didn’t simply live in the shadow of its predecessor – it emerged as a unique and refreshing take on the genre. For those unfamiliar, Buddy Daddies follows the story of two hitmen, Kazuki and Rei, who find themselves tasked with caring for a baby named Miri.
Animated by P.A. Works and helmed by director Yoshiyuki Asai, Buddy Daddies takes viewers on a heartwarming journey as these two formidable men discover the joys and challenges of fatherhood. From navigating diaper changes and feeding schedules to protecting Miri from their dangerous line of work, Kazuki and Rei undergo a remarkable transformation as they learn to put their newfound role as dads first.
What sets Buddy Daddies apart is its ability to strike a perfect balance between humor, action, and emotion. The series effortlessly blends heart-pumping fight scenes with heartwarming moments of tenderness and vulnerability. In addition, the animation is top-notch, with stunning visuals that perfectly capture the story’s essence.
For collectors and hobbyists of all types, there are items, objects, or crafts one pursues with an acute, vulgar obsession (i.e., "white whale," "Holy Grail," "glorious purpose," etc.). Sometimes, this is passive; other times, it's dynamic. But as I unbox my latest haul of animation production artwork, I can scarcely believe I've successfully tagged "The Paper."
R.O.D. the TV is a wildly entertaining and dramatic anime series (even more so the precursor OVA), and I came upon a good amount of Yomiko art while hunting and tracking various auctions for anime art. In total, I nabbed a 43-sheet set of Yomiko and other characters, plus a 17-sheet set of Yomiko solo.
Additional recent finds (cel, douga, genga): Haruhi Fujioka (Ouran High School Host Club); Kiba (Wolf's Rain); Lina Inverse (Slayers); Armitage (Armitage III); Hitomi Kanzaki (Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea); Tuberov Bilmon (Gundam Wing); Taiki, Youka, others (12 Kingdoms); Mirai Yashima (Mobile Suit Gundam).