by using MICHAEL MAUER
today I want to focus on anime motion pictures. no longer videos by using the likes of Mamoru Hosoda, Makoto Shinkai, or Hayao Miyazaki – basically watch these. I want to speak more about alternate timelines and recap films. I've been debating lately how I think about these sorts of videos. On one hand, I enjoy having my fandom convinced. having said that, I feel guilty for enjoying videos which are in fact simply blatant cash-grabs by using animation studios. I've decided to discuss a number of anime films right here, and hopefully get some enter on what each person else thinks of them.
In my mind, essentially the most high-quality examples are the Madoka Magica movies. especially the ultimate movie, revolt. Some americans hate it. I, in my view, adored it. The sequence wrapped the plot up properly, and didn't really need a continuation. besides the fact that children, on the equal time, my internal fan couldn't assist but be excited with the aid of the chance of seeing new Madoka Magica. In that sense, I'm inclined to assert that rebellion is a great movie "for the fans." That's not a great argument although. I may just as neatly say "handiest individuals with blind obsession for the reveal will savour it." Which generally means it's doubtless no longer truly that good.
The Shakugan no Shana movie is the complete opposite. It summarizes the exhibit's first story arc (six episodes), so I frequently advocate it to people who appear attracted to the sequence, but don't want to decide to gazing all 3 seasons. in this sense it's good for any individual who isn't already a fan. This appears to unnecessarily restrict the audience again, though. i will be able to't support however feel the film might have been greater enjoyable for long term fanatics as well.
In different situations, akin to conclusion of Evangelion, videos are really primary if one desires to have any hope of knowing the whole sequence. The details of the Evagelion motion pictures may fill a few different posts, despite the fact. In distinction, videos like the ok-On!! film have essentially no relating the plot because there in fact isn't lots of a plot within the first place.
Yet, in both situations I believe that these films healthy very well with their respective sequence. conclusion of Evangelion clears up the ambiguities left over by way of Neon Genesis Evangelion (the collection), whereas the okay-On!! film comfortably gives greater cute ok-On!! goodness (which is all it obligatory to do).
Of direction these are simplest a small sampling of anime motion pictures. there are many others that I may discuss, specifically the extraordinary Eureka 7 film, and the classic destiny/unlimited Bladeworks movie. then again, I'd like some enter on what my readers consider of anime videos. in the meantime, I need to get around to watching the AnoHana film – no matter if I'm emotionally prepared or now not.
Michael Mauer is a freshman within the school of Arts and Sciences. He may well be reached at mmauer@cornellsun.com. Manga Mondays seems Mondays this semester.
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