I've just discovered Japanese cyberpunk, I watched 964 Pinocchio for the first time last night and it was a ride. Films that almost force you to turn your brain off, and then cause you to react physically to what you are seeing is such a unique concept. Its an indescribable feeling, and I cannot wait to check out the other films in this genre. Thanks for putting this together, I thoroughly enjoyed every second.
I absolutely felt this way watching Burst City. Almost immediately I had to let go of my idea of how movies worked and submit to allowing the experience.
Had to check out almost every movie on this list. I watched all the classics, Tetsuo series, Pinocchio, Rubbers Lover, Einstürzende Neubauten - Halber Mensch movie (I think was created by the same guy who did the Iron Man series) but, thought it was only a micro genera and had no idea there were so many more Japanese cyberpunk movies.
I saw Burst City at an arthouse theatre and I am so grateful you made this concise and comprehensive video about the genre! I've bookmarked the other videos to check out. Thanks!!
Excellent production! I was initially leery anout the run time, but found myself surprised at the video's closing. Thank you for collating this list of movies.
Amazing video!! Please do more film related videos like this, you have a great neutral tone narrator voice and the way you write really connected with me.
Missing out on the film Video Mix #5 by the M M M theatre troupe, its here on youtube. The M M M group influenced Tsukamoto's group, and might be a missing link in your video thesis. Also Shigeru izumiya made 3 films, before deathpowder he made Harlem Valentine's Day, which was a pinku with heavy dystopian future flavour. An appetizer to what he was gonna do with Death Powder. Also missing out that Ishii's 'That's It' also touches back on that punk energy.
Hey, this guy stole Disreharding Henry's videos! But seriously, thanks for putting them all together. I think it's a lot better this way. Keep rocking, Henry.
Does anyone know the origin of the track that comes in at 2:15? I’ve heard it in other videos but never managed to find it in the RUclips Audio Library.
The 1st time I ever heard of the word Splatterpunk was in the late 80's while reading books and comic books by Clive Barker, John Skipp and Craig Spector.
It's interesting. I had not seen or even heard of a lot of these films - though I have seen MANY Shinya Tsukomoto films - but I did see both 964 Pinocchio and what you are calling Rubber's Lover (the copy I saw was titled Rubberlover, from a place called Forbidden Video in Dallas TX in the 90's) and I don't remember being as blown away by 964 Pinocchio as you/Henry and others seem to be. Maybe I was really high, or maybe I was really jaded. I was working as a VJ at the time, and was in kind of a state of constant video overload; regardless, I was MUCH more interested in Rubberlover at the time. I just thought it was better filmmaking. I would not have guessed that it would be impossible to find, particularly with that title -- anybody could sell that title and make money! Regardless, really nice essay. I will check out some of your other titles!
Wrong. Half these earlier films are not cyberpunk at all, they are dystopian scifi. The film version of this subgenre was solidified with films like Clockwork Orange, The Warriors, Mad Max, and Escape from New York. Kids these days, don’t know their history.
Nice video. I've seen Tetsuo: Iron Man and it was definitely strange. Thanks for making these wonderful videos about avant-garde films. You help acknowledge that there are people out there who love this stuff.
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I've just discovered Japanese cyberpunk, I watched 964 Pinocchio for the first time last night and it was a ride. Films that almost force you to turn your brain off, and then cause you to react physically to what you are seeing is such a unique concept. Its an indescribable feeling, and I cannot wait to check out the other films in this genre.
Thanks for putting this together, I thoroughly enjoyed every second.
I absolutely felt this way watching Burst City. Almost immediately I had to let go of my idea of how movies worked and submit to allowing the experience.
Henry please make your old videos available again. They’re crucial to the history and legacy of your channel.
Had to check out almost every movie on this list. I watched all the classics, Tetsuo series, Pinocchio, Rubbers Lover, Einstürzende Neubauten - Halber Mensch movie (I think was created by the same guy who did the Iron Man series) but, thought it was only a micro genera and had no idea there were so many more Japanese cyberpunk movies.
Hello, where did you watch it on?
Incredible video essay, actually incredible
Awesome that this is all just one video now. Been watching for a long time. Please keep making videos!
I saw Burst City at an arthouse theatre and I am so grateful you made this concise and comprehensive video about the genre! I've bookmarked the other videos to check out. Thanks!!
Excellent production! I was initially leery anout the run time, but found myself surprised at the video's closing.
Thank you for collating this list of movies.
Thank you so much for making it all one video, it'll be easier to show people
You've done a wonderful job writing up this essay. Looking forward to more of your videos!
Awesome video!!!! I’ve been watching a lot more Japanese cyberpunk recently so thanks for having it all in one video and explaining everything
Great video! Haven’t watched some of these, but the ones I have watched they became some of my favorites ever!
Amazing video!! Please do more film related videos like this, you have a great neutral tone narrator voice and the way you write really connected with me.
I really love j-cyberpunk, my favorite director is Shinya. Thanks you for the video...
I love this series. Great inspiration for my starfinder campaign.
Missing out on the film Video Mix #5 by the M M M theatre troupe, its here on youtube. The M M M group influenced Tsukamoto's group, and might be a missing link in your video thesis. Also Shigeru izumiya made 3 films, before deathpowder he made Harlem Valentine's Day, which was a pinku with heavy dystopian future flavour. An appetizer to what he was gonna do with Death Powder. Also missing out that Ishii's 'That's It' also touches back on that punk energy.
This is amazing, I've learnt so much! your research is admirable!
Amazing video ! Thank you a lot man
Hey, this guy stole Disreharding Henry's videos!
But seriously, thanks for putting them all together. I think it's a lot better this way. Keep rocking, Henry.
Does anyone know the origin of the track that comes in at 2:15? I’ve heard it in other videos but never managed to find it in the RUclips Audio Library.
Man, Halber Mensch deserves more spotlight
"There is likely more puking than has ever been put on screen in a single film ever". Lucifer Valentine: Hold my beer...
The 1st time I ever heard of the word Splatterpunk was in the late 80's while reading books and comic books by Clive Barker, John Skipp and Craig Spector.
awsome stuff!
Great Work, sir!!!
Great vid!!
It's interesting. I had not seen or even heard of a lot of these films - though I have seen MANY Shinya Tsukomoto films - but I did see both 964 Pinocchio and what you are calling Rubber's Lover (the copy I saw was titled Rubberlover, from a place called Forbidden Video in Dallas TX in the 90's) and I don't remember being as blown away by 964 Pinocchio as you/Henry and others seem to be. Maybe I was really high, or maybe I was really jaded. I was working as a VJ at the time, and was in kind of a state of constant video overload; regardless, I was MUCH more interested in Rubberlover at the time. I just thought it was better filmmaking. I would not have guessed that it would be impossible to find, particularly with that title -- anybody could sell that title and make money!
Regardless, really nice essay. I will check out some of your other titles!
Sehr schön! 🤗😎
i watched an old cyberpunk ova that surprised me at how good it was
a little influenced by akira. its not in this video
also pc98 games
Wow, this voiceover is amateurish.
Wrong. Half these earlier films are not cyberpunk at all, they are dystopian scifi. The film version of this subgenre was solidified with films like Clockwork Orange, The Warriors, Mad Max, and Escape from New York. Kids these days, don’t know their history.
I’m not sure if you know what Cyberpunk means.. but Cyberpunk is dystopian sci-fi.
Shut up
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Thank you.
also none of what you mentioned was japanese
@@ez6888 But dystopian sci-fi is not necessarily cyberpunk. Cyberpunk is specifically about human/tech hybrids and virtual reality.
Nice video. I've seen Tetsuo: Iron Man and it was definitely strange. Thanks for making these wonderful videos about avant-garde films. You help acknowledge that there are people out there who love this stuff.