From the moment the movie started, I knew that this was going to be an animated masterpiece. Everything from the character designs to the minimalist dialogue embodies the essence of an "art house" film, and the fact that it is animated only adds to the artistry of it. Amano Yoshitaka's art is in full display here, and if you appreciate his designs and distinct style, you will really enjoy watching it come to life in this movie.
The plot is light and the script is almost nonexistent, but the musical score and the hand drawn animation more than make up for it. You can pause this film at any time and you will get a painting. Every single frame of this movie can be framed (no pun intended), and it is just a visual treat to fans of anime, animation and high art in general.
When I think of true art, I think of works like this; a culmination of the work of artistic forces that understand the nuances in telling a story through audio/visual means. It might be difficult to understand everything that transpired throughout this film, but then again, perhaps it's not meant to be understood. Perhaps this is art for arts sake, and I am okay with that.
The plot is light and the script is almost nonexistent, but the musical score and the hand drawn animation more than make up for it. You can pause this film at any time and you will get a painting. Every single frame of this movie can be framed (no pun intended), and it is just a visual treat to fans of anime, animation and high art in general.
When I think of true art, I think of works like this; a culmination of the work of artistic forces that understand the nuances in telling a story through audio/visual means. It might be difficult to understand everything that transpired throughout this film, but then again, perhaps it's not meant to be understood. Perhaps this is art for arts sake, and I am okay with that.