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arbitrarygreay · 9 months

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The KyoAni Dilemma

Rewatching Dragon Maid S, particularly the ep with the Tohru/Elma flashbacks. And like most fans of the show, it's basically "gdi why does the story which is capable of being This also have to include all of That Shit?" KyoAni, in particular, has long been the studio of this lament! Their execution craft is absolutely impeccable, elevating and polishing some real otakushit turds again and again. Why, many critically-minded anime reviewers cry, can't KyoAni just do something serious with all of their talent? But then, like, it turns out that looks like Violet Evergarden. Ehhhhhhhhhhh. And honestly, the way I feel about Violet Evergarden extends to how I feel about all those PA Works "working girls and/or teen relationship drama!" shows, where it feels like they're high on their own "taking it seriously" supply. A Silent Voice is teetering on this, but may be more of a "this is too pretty and polished to be true to the ugliness driving the narrative" thing, as opposed to a "pretty and polished substituting for nuance" thing. But either way, these critic-bait efforts feel unbalanced in their own way. I had a reblog2018 post this week about how cute pop songs work the best with a mature performance contrast, instead of cutesy saturation. However, the desired effect of the optimized result is the best kind of cuteness, not an elimination of it. I also finally watched the Trigger OL show this week (Turning Girls), and it's clear that they relate hard to the gremlin otaku characters, whether it be the VK queen Bloodstained Bloody Roses, Twitch streamer Expy Nico (6 months after LL first aired), and most relevantly, a fujoshi shipping ALL OF THE THINGS while at work. One does not work at an anime studio that has a distinct artistic identity/culture without being some kind of weirdo! If they were normies they'd be working somewhere else. So, putting it together, I think perhaps that KyoAni can't actually "just do it seriously." Their own artistic feelings don't run that way. Their best nuanced work can only come out if they can vent their actual niche tastes as well. The multitudes within a weirdo only result in even more depth, for the sheer range. See also: Nisemonogatari, while who talks about Katanagatari, like ever? Of course, KyoAni has plenty of counterexamples in their oeuvre to damn this theory: Hyouka, FMP TSR, High Speed, Tsurune, Euphonium. But when I list them out like this, and also consider the likes of Nichijou and even K-ON, another reason to loathe the prospect of an only-serious KyoAni becomes apparent. KyoAni can bring out the true potential of genres that are otherwise ill-served by the industry. Crunch and the layouts crisis are making the state of most shows pretty dire, with upper-mid-table efforts often scraping by through manga panel recreation, and the lack of customizing to medium hits comedy especially hard. Some serious dramas can get their intent through even with subpar layouts. There are also other studios who can succeed at putting out critic-bait dramas. But can those same studios or critical darling auteurs pull off the fast-paced high-energy comedy that made KyoAni famous? I can think of single examples, but the track record of the responsible staff members is so far from consistent (and many of those productions nonetheless plagued by the usual industry ills). If KyoAni remaining in love with Les Problematique within their artistic tastes is the price for a healthier work environment and and "finally, some good fucking non-serious output", then yes, let the rising tides lift the Weeb Ass Shit, too.

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xiengling · 3 years

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tsurune !¡ layout

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fluffynorman · 5 years

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Seiya X Minato Matching Layout

have matching layouts with your overprotective and soft best friend! ♡ uwu

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iwagoo · 3 years

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matching icons !!

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samuraiconss-blog · 5 years

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takehaya icons!

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seiyastudies · 4 years

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✎ 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘔𝘦

✎ What’s your name?

Mal or Maliina! Feel free to call me any variations of that :)

✎ How old are you?

I’m sixteen turning seventeen this September!

✎ What will you be posting?

My progress and studying of Japanese and Traditional Chinese! For now at least, I’ll later diverge into other topics once school starts back up :)

✎ What’s the purpose of this blog?

It’s for me to keep myself on track while also sharing with whoever would like to peek in! I’m not usually motivated so I hope having to keep a blog will boost that!

✎ What pronouns do you use?

I go by she/her!

✎ What are some of your hobbies?

I like to write and make video/photo edits! I also have commissions for writing and beta-reading that I do to earn some money during this pandemic! I use After Effects CC 18 and Superimpose to edit :)

✎ What are some of your favorite shows?

I enjoy anime >:D such as Tsurune, Haikyuu, Bungou Stray Dogs, etc. But I also enjoy Greys Anatomy, Stranger Things, mainly medical shows :D

✎ What are some things you hope to learn later on?

I want to learn coding, some cooking stuff (i need food), and probably something else that hasn’t come to mind quite yet.

✎ When was the blog established?

July 18th, 2020 :)

✎ Do you have any other social media?

I do! I won’t link them here for now, but maybe in private :D

✎ What’s the meaning behind your username and layout?

I chose the username ‘seiyastudies’ in reference to Takehaya Seiya from Tsurune! He’s a very studious character and is also babie. My layout is based around Saeyoung Choi from Mystic Messenger :)

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recentanimenews · 5 years

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Don't Sleep on Fall's Late Arrival, the Gorgeous Anime Tsurune!

I won’t lie to you: this is obviously a stacked season. From its action shows to its character dramas to its comedies and everything in between, the fall of 2018 is looking to be one of the strongest seasons this year, and I’m already having trouble keeping my schedule under control. But as we were beset with great premiere after great premiere, I was personally holding fast for the season’s long-awaited straggler, an unassuming sports drama about boys who play competitive archery. I knew Kyoto Animation’s Tsurune would be special, and as an unabashed fanboy of the formidable studio, I was absolutely going to wait for it. Having finally watched the show's first several episodes, I'm happy to say the wait was worth it, and that my schedule is just going to have to find room one more anime addition. Today on Why It Works, I’m making the case for why you should pick up just one more show this season, and give the gorgeous Tsurune a try.

Speaking of gorgeous, yes, Tsurune is a visual marvel. Basically all of Kyoto Animation’s productions are awash in rich backgrounds and elevated through fluid, graceful animation, and director Takuya Yamamura’s Tsurune is no exception. Though this is Yamamura’s first full series, Tsurune’s striking layouts and beautiful colors have already made a strong impression, creating a world where the majesty and ethereal nature of archery feels embedded into the very landscape. You can truly sink into Tsurune’s world, feel the crispness of its mornings, the panic of its competitions, the somber glory of its fading afternoons.

All that beauty isn’t just its own visual reward, though. Tsurune isn’t just “beautiful”; it carefully employs its compositions and colors to promote resonant emotional effects, something conveyed most clearly in the progression of its first episode. The story is centered on a boy named Minato, who gave up archery compositions after he developed target panic and choked at a major competition. Following Minato’s journey through the first day at his new high school, this first episode echoes the emotional tenor of his every move through the visual landscape he inhabits. From the cool light of an early spring morning, we shift to the welcoming pinks and greens of a fresh school life. Then, after Minato is asked to demonstrate archery and fails, his feelings of anger and shame paint the sky yellow, burning with the fading sun until his anger cools at the roadside. Beautiful visual storytelling isn’t just pretty; smart visual choices can echo, counterpoint, and generally elevate a show’s overall storytelling, offering a nuance of emotional delivery impossible with words alone.

Tsurune’s smart visual storytelling also means its apparent narrative can pass by at a very rapid pace. Within the show’s first episode, we are swiftly introduced to Minato’s current life, past trauma, and where he has to go, while the actual emotional experience of Minato’s life is conveyed largely through color work and character acting. Minato's relationship with his childhood friend Seiya is relayed almost entirely through body language; there are volumes of baggage and resentment there, but they're all contained in their posture, idle hands, and expressions (or even the camera's choice to conceal these things). By relying so heavily on visual storytelling to convey the emotional substance of Minato’s life, Tsurune is essentially able to dramatically multitask, conveying a concise story through its spoken narrative beats and a more emotional and personal one through its visual storytelling.

In the show’s second episode, that breakneck pacing subsides, letting one of Kyoto Animation’s other signature strengths shine: their singular ability to bring quiet personal moments to life. From Sound! Euphonium to Hyoukaand even farcical dramas like Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, many of the best Kyoto Animation productions are elevated through precisely chosen and carefully observed moments that naturally illustrate our most intimate and deeply held feelings. A few minutes spent with Mikado and his father tell volumes about their close and grief-colored personal life, while the quiet menace of Mikado’s neighbor Seiya only comes out in the briefest of asides. Downplaying overt narrative beats in favor of well-observed single moments and consistently evocative visual storytelling ultimately elevates the emotional strength of Tsurune as a whole, making Minato’s life experience clear not just as a bullet point biography, but a series of bitterly clenched fists, refreshing mornings, and desperate longing to return to his passion.

All of that together makes Tsurune a sports drama like few others, full of moving tiny moments and rich with evocative beauty. Foregoing comedy or tactical action for a close personal focus, Tsurune's exploration of Minato's life is thoughtful and gorgeous, offering a tangible sense of melancholy that makes his small victories shine all the brighter. Though this season is certainly strong, Tsurune offers a gripping and gorgeous tale like nothing else airing. I hope you give it a shot!

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Nick Creamer has been writing about cartoons for too many years now, and is always ready to cry about Madoka. You can find more of his work at his blog Wrong Every Time, or follow him on Twitter.

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