OSHI NO KO ED is a flawless and quite clearly the best visual representation of the series. More than the opener itself in showcasing themes and overall messaging, it conveys elaborate symbolic imagery and a subtle approach to highlighting its main appeal.
#推しの子
#OSHINOKO
Skip and Loafer is inherently unique with friendly vibes and also integrates subtle nods to trans representation. It uses delicate framing to clue the viewer in on Mitsumi's aunt's appearance while carefully treating her as the person she deserves to be.
Seeing a lot of discussions correlate so much of Oshi no Ko as "from the creator of Kaguya-sama". It feels disingenuous not to attribute some more credit to Scum's Wish creator Mengo Yokoyari whose art made it stand out.
It's not a one man show it's a collaborative effort
Biggest surprise of the season and it's from a generically standard fantasy wtf. I Parry Everything OP cooked hard and who better to handle it than Ayaka Nakata (中田彩郁). Her independent approach to animation lends itself well to fresh and innovative ideas.
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THE INTERNET DOES NOT FORGIVE
Kuniyasu Nishina SB/ED debut retains their previous expertise from 86–EIGHTY-SIX thanks to impressive match cuts and swift transitions in order to expose the mental fragility that is Akane's initiation into ideation
MADHOUSE went an extra mile enlisting the help of the Tatsuro Otake Dance School for Stark and Fern's dance scene, as seen in Frieren
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. Involvement with the choreography is insane, and it's all 2D animated for good measure, with both precise timing and sophisticated movements.
One thing I love is the Miyako Mama segments. Her character development has been fascinating. From being a complacent adult to caring for Ruby/Aqua as if they were her own children and sharing their pain she's turned out to be the definitive paternal figure.
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Yasuhiro Irie SB/ED and Chao Nekotomi color script beautifully enhances the mood-setting tonal shifts. Lies are the perfected catalyst for arming yourself against severe backlash. Revealing your true self only invites more vitriol to immediately fester.
Best romance of all time. Peak fiction. Masterpiece. Cinema. Perfection. Too many words to count that describes what a phenomenal experience BokuYaba as an adaptation has been. Emotionally resonant on levels undeterred in eliciting heartwarming character and soul. It's Beautiful.
MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION
One of the most controversial yet equally amazing series to grace our screens in this year alone, this atypical narou-kei, fantasy-isekai story has a heart and uplifting narrative about the pitfalls of growing up and bettering yourself.
Dangers in My Heart debuted with lackluster first impressions only to reverse-engineer those exact criticisms into one of the most inspirational romcoms. Character development itself had thematic heart and an open-mindedness in delivering emotional moments.
To Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari, Doga Kobo team, Kanna "KAPPE" Hirayama, Daisuke Hiramaki, Chao Nekotomi, and everyone involved
Thank you so much for adapting an amazing story. Exemplary showing from start to finish this was an excellent tour de force.
Can't wait for S2!
LET'S FUCKING GOOOO!!!
YOASOBI OP ALREADY CEMENTS THIS AS ANIME OF THE YEAR I'M SO EXCITED
Fern and Stark and all these characters with outstanding production values + Evan Call's music and bountiful animation
September 29th can't come any sooner. I love this series so much.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury FINALE
-May All Blessings Find Their Way to You, I'm Wishing It-
Poetically intrinsic approaches to storytelling and characters from beginning to end this was an experience unlike any other that I will forever truly cherish
#水星の魔女
It cannot be understated how Frieren continues to suspend disbelief in favor of defying expectations. It's become a triumph for animation. Across 26 episodes it has reaped the benefits of having connections with a widespread net of insane artistic talents.
Übel's recollection with her sister gave me chills in the most unhinged way. It's smartly directed, encapsulating her past and present in the most beautiful yet childish-inducing way by depicting her gradual descent into psychosis. The dramatic transitions tell everything.
#無職転生
Mushoku Tensei II Episode 7
Controversial reception aside there's no doubt this was the best episode yet, retaining cinematic flourish reminiscent of S1. Emotive character acting, hilarious drawings and more, the comedy remained the central ingredient at all times.
DANMACHI IV IS THE EXEMPLARY ADAPTATION
Huge appreciation and thanks go out to Fujino Omori, Keiji Inai, Hideki Tachibana and more to the team at J.C. Staff for crafting and amplifying the best material's strengths as a series.
This is a LN adaptation done right.
Arknights: PERISH IN FROST
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Right up there with
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for being the most immersive episode it nails that creeping atmosphere, the OST especially with Frostnova's insert song "Lullabye". This is how you depict emotional stakes.
#アークナイツ #黎明前奏
#推しの子
#OSHINOKO
🚫 SPOILERS
OnK premiere delivered the most exemplary adaptation, perfectly capturing the emotional moments and enhancing the manga's already existent strengths. As a huge fan I couldn't be any more happier.
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I'll never get tired of animation as a medium if this is the rate in which they continue giving us some of the most visually impressive showcases of art. There's so much to love about it.
Asuka-senpai Top 1 for a reason
> Gives her underclassman a postcard containing her address
> Immediately assumes the reason behind this visit is because of Reina
> Accurately pinpoints the discontent behind the current turmoil
> Eats an Oreo
> Leaves
Asuka oh how I missed you
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart) S2 OP is one of the most impressive showcases of artistic talent. Buoyed even further by Tetsuro Araki's (荒木哲郎) splendid direction, which he and his team at WIT have seen themselves fit to decorate with bombastic polish.
New MAPPA Original TV Anime Announced titled "Zenshu"
Anime Creation Drama about a genius anime director woman who is facing a new challenge: directing a Romcom Anime when she herself has never experienced love!
Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
Script: Kimiko Ueno
Animation Studio:
Apothecary Diaries taking up the entire cour to finish up one single light volume this is what an ideal adaptation strives for. Very nice sense of pacing and expanded scenes elevating the material.
#水星の魔女
#G_Witch
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has been the most fucked up experience I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing. From the prologue to this traumatizing finale it marked my first brush with the popular franchise and I am more than satisfied.
No offense to anyone still enjoying it but SasaKoi barely shows signs of holding itself together. So many visual discrepancies are a clear sign of poorly handled animation work. Even the live band segments and music don't necessarily mesh together well.
Makeine shoots down any prospects of romance without hesitation. Getting dumped despite not even confessing has to be one of the biggest blows to a man's heart. In any case it's a beautiful denouement of the show's unique disposition as a character dramedy.
This right here is why I still consider Sylphie to be the best person out of all Rudy's wives. She's the most understanding, a maternal figure that can speak for herself, with her own personal beliefs that she sees things from new perspectives. She's a welcoming force of nature.
【OSHI NO KO】
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FINALE
EVERYTHING COMES FULL CIRCLE
B-Komachi's second iteration amazed with full force to grandstanding applause. Layouts, character acting, BG animation, lighting, perspective shots. Doga Kobo's appreciation for the source material is infectious.
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The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes is a beautiful experience. Tomohisa Taguchi's visually appealing direction is as as strong as ever while the grounded and emotional material, of longing, the passage of time, and love itself makes for a breathtaking film.
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Oshi no Ko MV paints a clear picture of the existence called Ai. Seen through multifaceted perspectives and deconstructing the quintessence of lies that inform her enigmatic persona. Nakayama Naoya storyboarded and directed this extravagant showcase.
That one artist on Twitter who posts nothing but Chitanda x Oreki fan art ranging from tame to outright horny has to be Hyouka's strongest soldier. This is levels of down bad we can't ever comprehend. I respect the grind.
That one artist on Twitter who posts nothing but Chitanda x Oreki fan art ranging from tame to outright horny has to be Hyouka's strongest soldier. This is levels of down bad we can't ever comprehend. I respect the grind.
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Studio Pierrot released a compilation of re-animated cuts of scenes from the entirety of Naruto.
Every single shot is remade and damn I'm getting emotional (Huge nostalgia). I have fond memories of the series (Let's not talk about Boruto).
Flawless character acting for Makeine
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. Especially for the fabric work/shading on display with some brilliant touches. Lively mannerisms are naturally inclusive to the exuberance of its noteworthy ambitions, paying specific attention to personality traits.
How BokuYaba manages to outdo itself every time needs to be studied. Shin-Ei's team of animators along with its array of scriptwriting/music composition/lighting/color gradients invigorate this adaptation to an indescribable level that each episode turns out to be a masterpiece.
#推しの子
Oshi no Ko premiere was everything I could have ever wanted rolled into one amazing package. Genuine tears that this received such an outstanding adaptation. Even lifted up the source material at times. Adapting the whole prologue was the right call no question.
#MushokuTensei
#無職転生
Mushoku Tensei II Episode 4
Pacing is executed to a tee, with significant upticks in quality drawings, from the rare sakuga to later showings of goofy expressions. Toshiya Ono's screenplay makes sure the Ranoa University Arc is in good hands.
Just gotta say, we're blessed to have such a wonderful team with passion/appreciation for the source material that not only enhanced certain aspects but also added some much needed characterization so easily missed in translation.
Giving us a true adaptation.
#エイティシックス
Oshi no Ko OP "IDOL" by YOASOBI
Storyboarded/Episode Directed by Yuusuke (nara) Yamamoto with KAPPE AD work ( and Masaaki Yamano assisting) this explosion of star-studded visuals came with impressive transitions and immediately captivating jump cuts
#推しの子
#OSHINOKO
Greatest of all time. Zenith of the medium. Hallmark of media. Gold standard of storytelling. Apogee of creativity. Vertex of invention. Crest of ingenuity. Acme of imagination. Pinnacle of innovation. Epic of epics. Legend among legends. Peak fiction.
GBC being one of the biggest licensing fuckups in this anime season isn't enough to detract international audiences from giving the show widespread acclaim and it's easy to see why. It's filled with such a fiery intensity you can't help but love and appreciate.
Apothecary Diaries produces one of its most bone-chilling episodes yet due to its arresting material, which surrounds itself around Maomao's complex background before becoming an apothecary. Neat aesthetic details and a catch and you miss it jumpscare.