In This Corner of the World - The Light of Hiroshima
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In This Corner of the World is a different kind of war movie. It isn't obsessed with the shadow of death, but in the light that preceded it. In today's episode I take a closer look at this beautiful movie, and the wonderful city that still lives in the long shadow of its horrific past.
Check out the spoiler-filled follow up to this video: • Further than Hiroshima...
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I've created a short follow up to this video, a spoiler-filled addendum, that will be going live in a day or two. If you liked what you saw here, check back to hear my thoughts on a couple of scenes in particular, and the impact of the final moments of the film (but watch the film first if you can!!)
Sadly, the female leads are loyal because they are usually written by men. That's why I love anime so much. Also, female leads relieve us from the waiting for the protagonist to "do something". Female leads can do mundane things and still keep our attention. That's why slice of life anime are almost universally female.
Miyazaki has so many girls as protagonists because girl protags are soothing to us old men. Boy Protags are servants to the world. They need to achieve victory or be working towards victory to capture our attention
These films never make it to my home town. Sometimes I think the film experience is dying in North America.
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As much as I love Japan. They always act like they're the victims of war and never own up to the horrific acts they done. Even denying them on their history books.
I'll be checking that out! I actually only watched about 3 minutes into this, and then i paused the video for 3 days so that i could go watch the film. I was more than sold and didn't even want to see any more footage until i experienced it for myself. I did really like this film, as you said, close to tears is right, while i didn't actually tear, i welled up on 3 separate occasions. The animation was an absolute 10 for me, but i did find the pacing and length just slow enough that i think i'll need a bit of a break before revisiting, but i will be doing so, without a doubt.
It was a great year for anime movies that year. Everyone says "Your name" was the best, for me this movie was by far the best.
I'd say they're the best in their category
I'd say this and Silent Voice beats Your Name... don't really get why that is so popular =_=
@@tehfoxxy9630 IKR!!!!!
@@tehfoxxy9630 You don't need to understand.
I think *your name* is overrated
My mother's maiden name was Tomoko Toyooka. She was 16 in 1945 and living and working in Kokura. For those that do not know, it was Kokura that was 2nd on the list of targets for atomic bombing but when it came time for the second mission, the weather plane reported overcast conditions and so Fat Man detonated above Nagasaki instead. I...therefore, exist because of clouds. Films like this are even more meaningful to me than most. Thank you.
"I never return to the movie(Grave of the Fireflies) after seeing it for the first. I couldn't."
We understand where you're coming from.
I still haven't finished it, I tear up at the thought 😢
Same..
I had to go see it in a theater in order to watch the whole thing in one sitting. The STOP button on the dvd player had been winning the battle for years.
It shows just how precious your children are. Not precious as in cute and adorable. Precious as in valued, important, in need of protection and nurturing. And how horribly vulnerable they are.
Same I just could not get myself to watch it again.
Since I had watched the movie "Come and See" shortly beforehand I was calloused enough to get through Grave of the Fireflies in one sitting feeling surprisingly little. I was quite sad, nearly shed a tear, but I think I missed the full power of that movie due to just how hard I was hit by "Come and See." That movie invokes the feeling of genuine, realistic and gripping dread more than any media or artwork I've ever known. On one hand, I highly recommend it as without a doubt the best war movie humanity has ever made, but on the other hand I must warn that you will be emotionally dead for days after watching it
Mr O'Connell, let me just say that your voice is a gift.
All the time throughout the video, your narration made it sound like a father telling his children stories. Its comforting, its soothing, soft and delicate. With that, I looked up to you sir. I hope you continue your passion here on RUclips!
On the film itself, I must say that the visual style is brave; in a sense, having a war movie often needed a serious tone like Grave of the Fireflies, but In this Corner of the World took it to tell a story set in a warring period, not necessarily just about war. I agree with your points and to an even further it, the style opted for would never be used to tell any war stories, because the beauty and simplicity of the designs possibly hinders the message of anti-war. Yet, like many animations (I do believe there are other titles that may exist) that challenge this, it prevails. What is important, at the end of the day, is the story. Messages, after all, are left for the audiences to decide. This is my two-cents, and I am happy to hear other points as well.
Mr. O'Connell, great video as always. Keep being awesome!!!
I think that juxtaposition between tone - the colourful, cute visual style here contrasted with the blunt, bleak trauma of war - help this movie land a harder hit in the long run. Grave of the Fireflies similarly used a softer look - Takahata insisted the line art be drawn in brown, rather than black, to lessen the harshness of the lines.
As for your comment about my voice - wow, thank you :) That's the nicest thing I've heard all day!!
sufiblacksongkok agreed
"-and I found myself dangerously close to tears-"
Me watching this review having already seen the movie, wiping tears from my eyes
excellent video on a terribly underrated film. After I saw it, it took me weeks to digest it properly- it's rare a film that comes by that gives me so much to think about.
Yea. You're never the same person after watching it
This movie beautifully balances grief and tragedy with life changing themes and morals - it took me weeks to digest what I just watched and it moves me still. So painstaking and emotional; you can't help but keep revisiting it....
No one is the same person after watching this film
I literally ordered this movie from Amazon. When I watched this movie, the art style and animation seemed so great and realistic. To me, the plot made a lot of sense. The voice actors were great, the music and melody in the movie was soothing and calm. To be honest, WWII was mostly horror. I don't want war. Nobody wants war. We shall not release nuclear weapons and atomic bombs to the world. Everybody deserves peace. We don't need madness. We can change ways. We can all feel many emotions each day and night. I wish that WWI and WWII had never existed. I wish peace was carried by and by. We cannot rewind back to the past and change war, but, we can atleast make things better. We can make the world better again. We don't need agony. Nor torture.
Thank you
"Nobody wants war." Except for the Japanese in 1941.
Nicely said! Your so right, nobody wants war, we can't change what happened, but we can make a difference in the world as people of humanity! Thanks for this comment!
"War does not determine who is right, only who is left."
Oh sure, nobody wants war. Well guess what? The Germans and the Japanese didn't want war either, they just wanted to commit genocide! You think that's any better? When they are people making too many problems for the world such as genocide and human rights violations, war is the only way to stop it. Any other suggestions Mr. bleeding heart liberal? XP
Don't forget, the film is incomplete.
Extended cut is coming.
Hopefully since if the extended cut is bound to happen, they need to add every thing in there and that could lead to a 3 1/2 hour film (especially rin's arc)
@Peachy Introvert yup, the director even said that the new version of the film will be the complete one, since the theatrical version is kinda unfinished since they used up all the kickstarter budget for the film and left out alot of key parts, but since the movie is a great success they're going to finish the intended original film run time, but we will have to wait for it though.
@@seanwilliam2856 holy shitt! really!! Now I have so something to look forward too. I kinda always wonder what happen to Rin. I really adore their friendship.
@@seanwilliam2856 I hope the wait isn't too long.....
from Mappa showcase, they show it schedule to roadshow this year :)
This film has been climbing the ranks in my favourite film list. I’m still feeling the shockwaves from that one point in the movie. (If yuh watched it, you’ll know what I’m talking about)
Sadly I know exactly which moment you mean :/
Beyond Ghibli It’s incredible how much this movie is able to affect a person. Hard to believe that these characters are accurate descriptions on people in Hiroshima and Kure (I think that’s how you spell it). Sometimes I find myself thinking that those people were people too.
I think I know the moment you are talking about. And I had to call my mother to somehow tell her that I love her a lot. Thinking of this movie makes me cry.
I still scream when that scene shows up.. It hurts so much
Indeed it was the saddest scene in the movie .
Does anyone return to this video essay from time to time, year after year?
Thanks Mr O’Connell for the most eloquent of video essays. Your ability to weave together the beauty and importance of this film to its place within history is truly unmatched.
Yes
And I thought I was the only one
I can only criricize how she was unmoved on learning how her family in Hiroshima her parents died, her sister was exposed to radiation. and she was like "okay"
Your voice is so soothing. I truly enjoyed listening to your narration. The film took me to a roller coaster.... man it was a masterpiece
Watching this made me cry again.. °^°
I watched the film at 3am and I was sobbing hard. Regret that decision for I supressed crying to not wake up my family...this film is shown as light hearted artsyle yet a tragic story that makes it amazing...the everyday life of those ppl that taken brutally for a war that they were never involved with...damn politics and their hunger of power...war dont bring anything good
You Sir. Deserves 1million subs atleast, your voice and the way u analyze and the way u come out with the words about and for the animators/writers and the movie itselfs is incredible, much love and support from Denmark
Thank you so much!! So glad you've liked the videos, makes it all worthwhile :) Say hi to the rest of Denmark for me!
I will sir!! keep making these videos, they are amazing
I really liked this movie. It gives you a look at what was going on in Japan during the war but it also never demonizes America. It also shows a bit of how America helped them rebuild.
I'm Japanese. Now almost all of the Japanese don't hate America, but we hate "War". In history class, we are educated only about the fact. There is no emotional description. So we have chance to think by ourselves about what was good or wrong. (Maybe most of Asian country teach their children that Japan is evil. Of course, we did terrible things to them, so it's natural though...)
Well, my grandfather was killed in WW2, but I don't hate America but I love. When I was child, my grandmother told me that he said "I love American culture like Jazz, so I don't want to fight against US. But if they will invade Japan and kill my family, I have to go to the battlefield and kill them." after saying that he went and never returned.
At the battlefield, he stood in front of a injured US soldier and heading his gun toward the soldier. But my grandpa didn't pull the trigger. After a moment, my grandpa was shot at side of his head by a US sniper. My grandpa died and called chicken among friends. Also my neighbor old man told that to me. As a 5yr child, I couldn't see anything what they were saying then. But now, whatever he was called, I believe my grandpa, with his finger putting on the trigger, was thinking about the US soldier's family, so he hesitated to pull it. Sorry, my English is poor and messy, but I mean, that is the war. Murderer or hero? We fights for our justice. You have to kill someone to protect your family. That was the same for Japanese soldier and also for US soldier.
In Iwou island, pacific ocean in which many soldiers died in WW2, there is a monument of respect for both Japanese and US soldiers. It was tragedy not only for Japanese soldiers, but also US soldiers.
We Japanese often describe ugly situation in WW2. We don't want to show we were victim or America was wrong, but want you to know how awful the war is. No more atomic bombs. Only two on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki), it's enough!! We Japanese strongly hope it will never happen again in the world.
@@Ogucho I really wish America taught like that. We have a big problem right now, where American schools are being flooded with propaganda.
There's a saying that I really like, that goes something like: "School is not to teach you WHAT to think, but to teach you HOW to think."
Anyway, Obama's whole "apology tour" really rubbed me the wrong way, but I do feel bad about Hiroshima. I'm not a historical expert on all of the events, but I feel like it was something that was started by Japan and that there were some atrocities committed on their side, but that Hiroshima was a MUCH bigger atrocity. There were a lot of innocent people, killed in a very horrific way. It may have ended the war, but I would have to assume that the vast majority of the actual victims did not deserve that.
Today, Japan is easily my favorite country to visit. I think the rest of the world could learn a lot about respect from your culture.
@@jyilibean445 You must be a good person. Please come and feel Japan. People like you will be very welcome!
@@guruthosamarthruin4459 I'm happy that there are American people like you. Many people think that the atomic bombs were to frighten Japan and stop the war and that was good action. I'm not a historical expert neither, so I have no idea that was correct or not. Result is all. Anyway, past is past, now US and Japan are good friend. When the huge earthquake and tsunami attacked on Japan in 2011, America helped us. We respect your country and want to keep learning a lot from your country.
The saying is nice! Yes, that is very important!
Tess Like almost all Filipinos,we love Japan,it’s people and culture.
It’s hard to imagine that this same country was responsible for the Rape of Nanking and the destruction of Manila and it’s civilian population.
What happened to Japan in Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a case of you had it coming.
Still visiting Japan in a year or two.
Why is this Channel so underrated?!! This is one of the most beautiful channels I have ever come across and I am so grateful
This movie for me was a very lucky discovery in wal mart. Decided to buy it and give it a watch. It blew me away. It is a very lighthearted yet honest look at Japan during these time period of war. This is one of the most heartwarming and beautiful animes I have had the pleasure of experiencing.
Your videos are heart warming and beautiful such as your lovely deep warm voice and amazing scripted descriptions. You made me fall in love with Japan and its culture all over again . A big heartfelt thank you
I absolutely love the depth of background you give to each of these movie analyses. It makes each feel more like a soothing documentary, giving much needed context and understanding for anyone who was ambivalent to watching it, as well as the innate features of the film. I too was nervous about In This Corner of the World being a little heavy, but you've absolutely convinced me that I need to see it now.
On an aside, have you ever considered covering animated features from other Asian countries, such as Big Fish & Begonia from China or The King of Pigs from Korea? Although I wouldn't blame you at all for continuing to cover the still great number of anime gems which have gone under the radar :)
Firstly, thank you for your kind comment, it's really nice to hear you appreciate the research element of the production! Very validating to here :P Secondly, absolutely - I'm constantly thinking about exploring animation from all around the world. I'm considering covering stuff like The Breadwinner and the rest of the Cartoon Saloon stable of films, and Kubo and the Two Strings, and definitely Big Fish & Begonia, which is just stunning.The only thing is I'm worried that people who have subscribed for an anime channel would be disappointed. For now I'm sticking with anime for that reason, but honestly I don't think it's going to take long before I branch out with the channel. There's just too much quality worldwide to focus on one country forever!! Thanks again for your thoughtful comment :)
This channel deserves better. ❤️ Good job, sir! Much love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
I finally finished watching it tonight. Such a marvelous movie. I felt like it had taken me far way from this media-driven world to a more humble and quiet time. It's cheer and simplicity amidst the greif of war and death made me think a lot about the things we take for granted, even after I finished it. I really agree, I love that it's so down to earth and tries to give us a glimpse of the hope and good that the people of Japan worked and lived for. It makes you want to appreciate being alive
I'll admit that when I first tried to watch "In This Corner of the World," I made the mistake of watching it with the English track on, and the voice acting completely turned me off of it. Then, during a sleepless night when my husband was restless from chemo, I decided to watch it again, and this time watched it in Japanese with English subtitles, which... oddly enough, made all the difference. It was charming, nostalgic, and sweet, and beautifully drawn. I'm glad I gave it a second chance.
I'm glad too.
I didn't mind the English dub.. it was fine.
I tried watching it in the English dub the first 10 minutes. Couldn't get through it. Turned it to Japanese with the English subtitles and oh my god was it a beautiful experience.
I love ur videos Pls do one on ”a silent voice”
you make such beautiful content!
Thank you, that means a lot :)
I don't usually clap after watching films. I did with this one. It's like experiencing fine art for the first time. I deeply respect this film.
dear Joe, what a marvellous introduction you made for this film. thank you so very much. I've only just discovered your channel, but I'm so very glad I have. I see your affection for Japan stems from personal experience, which certainly adds to everything you present. どうもありがとうございます
I haven't seen this film yet. I've honestly been waiting for the new version that was announced awhile back, which I think will be well worth the wait.
what new version?
CamsEyeView the extended version
from what I have seen, there is no new version coming out...link?
hmm interesting. I guess I don't see the. It being longer might hurt it.
@@CamsEyeView trust me it won't hurt the movie since they left alot of backstory for keiko and specially rin
I watched this movie before Covid, and going through Covid, i keep associating it with this movie. The presence of the bad thing thats affecting the entire world, the impending doom that it might one day affect you, but you still living and moving forward and experiencing the bad and the good underneath it all, the withdrawls of normal societal functions, and even in the eye of the storm you see the horrible beauty of things with the distorted eye of an artist. I wasnt prepared for that scene, i was prepared for the hole in the wall... but for the paint bursts? That really threw me into a whirlwind of emotions and... well i dont think ive ever identified so much with a character before.
Saw this movie on Netflix. Great film, fun characters, unique story and beautiful backdrops. Like he said, movies set in WW2 Japan typically don't have happy endings. That feeling of anxiety and anticipation as the movie counts down the dates to the day the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, which was done so subtly making it so much easier to witness, was sometimes tough knowing what was coming and just trying to emotionally brace for it. It was just a flash in the background, yet the impact could still be very much felt. This film greatly differs from Grave of the Fireflies in that it doesn't necessarily show the horrors of war, but rather the impact it has on the lives of the civilians whose country is fighting in it. A sad film to be sure, but also one interlaced with joy and cute, quirky moments. The shots of Hiroshima both pre- and post-bomb were beautiful and yet somewhat haunting. Definitely glad I watched this film and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in anime and WW2 history.
First of all, I'm very glad I found your channel. It might have been a passing Ghibli recommendation from RUclips for my being in love with Hisaishi's music and watching so many covers... but here I am.
Second, after watching this around 3 months ago, I had told myself I needed to watch this movie. I, like you, loved Grave of the Fireflies, but the movie is burned into my memory so harshly for its intense depiction of wartime Japan that I too can rarely watch it again (I've seen it a handful of times in the last 15 years). When you recommended a movie that would bring about a brighter side of rural wartime Japan, I had to see what it could offer, as I love Japanese culture, and have a warm place in my heart for rural Japan, and often love it being depicted on screen.
Thank you for this. I did love the movie, and am going to now watch your spoiler-filled addendum. Please don't stop making these kinds of videos.
This movie is a masterpiece and supppper underrated
Loved this film! Such adorable characters that persist in the worst conditions
Thank you for your review on this, I'd never heard of the film till I came across your channel. Finally got around to watching the film last night and it's a stunning piece of animation. I loved the focus on slice of life living as opposed to the war at the time. The end of the film almost gave me the same feeling I did walking through Hiroshima when I was there 2 years ago, one of sorrow for what has happened and hope for what the future could be.
Again thank you for the video and making me aware of the film. And thank you for all the great content.
One of the best film reviews I've ever heard. Thank you for your thoughtful remarks.
Graveyard of fier flies made me cry for real real, right there at the end. I can't get enough of it.💚💚💚
Same feelings about grave of the fireflies ... saw it once and couldnt get back to it till this day. Still wanna see in this corner of the world though especially after watching your video. Great work once again! In these essays everything comes together so perfectly. The music, the narration with your calm voice and so on. Great to see people that are able to display the things we love about these films so beautifully. Keep it up !
I was lucky enough to watch this on netflix. I almost passed it up too. I was so glad I took the time to watch this film. Moving and beautiful.
I recommend reading the manga too. You'd get a better understanding of everyday life in ww2 japan in the eyes of the civilians. Small details but also very informative are left behind from the movie.
Great video, cheers from Brazil!
What a beautiful thoughtful video. I always love these. I have wanted to see Grave of the Fireflies, but I know it will break my heart. It will be hard to watch.
oh my god, this is a beautifully analyzed and edited video essay on a movie I didn't think anyone would ever cover! Good job!
A very certain man in this industry used to say...
“Life is a winking light in the darkness.”
― Hayao Miyazaki
I absolutely enjoyed watching this film. I wouldn't say much but the 'initial 2nd arc' and the last 20 minutes of the movie clearly defines the human elements of our chaotic world now.
It's also my favorite parts of the movie too. After reaching the end of the movie, learning why she was married off with a 'stranger' and experiencing the aftermath of the 'Little Boy'.
This is where it truly hits home with me ; trying to cope with the ending for the next two weeks xD
Some may be turned off with the movie's art style but shame on them as this is a well constructed cast of characters (Character development) ; as he mentioned, using wartime in Japan as a backdrop for the movie.
I had to travel a little more than an hour to see this film, but I am glad I did. This story mostly takes place in Kure where the largest battleship Yamato was constructed, and she does make an appearance in the film. The detail of this film is incredible, I could even make out a Shiden-Kai from Matsuyama, dogfighting a F6F over Suzu's house. The scene where Okayama broadcasting trying to establish a communication with Hiroshima over a radio haunted me for days. Hiroshima was off limit to air raid because they wanted to keep it intact before the Aug. 6th Enola Gay bombing, but Kure had been hit several times because its harbor and near-by islands were littered with immobile warships. They were anchored due to fuel shortages. This film was not so much about what happened in Hiroshima, but it certainly showed the effect of the bombing.
This movie broke me to tears several times in its beauty and depiction of horrific events in a yet hopeful light of human perseverance. Thank you for your review of an absolute masterpiece
Great production
Another great video, without fail... damn you deserve more views
Thank you so much :)
Thank you for charing.👍
i can't wait for the extended cut of this film.
After watching your video I really want to watch this movie.
Hiroshima is my favourite city in Japan it was a super comforting respite after being in Tokyo where I was like a of a fish out of water. Hiroshima reminds me of my own home city (a small, unimposing city). I never felt alien and was pretty content just strolling alone. It had been raining non stop in Tokyo and upon arriving in Hiroshima there was a golden sunset. The city is very warm and beautiful.
Man, your videos always make me somewhat emotional. This one really got me.
Beautifully told, I absolutely love this film. I cry at that one scene but im brought back to whimsical life by Suzu and her behavior. The film had a real impact on me and I hope to never forget.
I ran a couple of tears when you said you haven't been able to go back to Hotaru no Haka, because I feel exactly the same. I've been afraid of watching This corner of the world for the same reasons, but your words have inspired me to go and finally watch it. Thanks for your great work!
Thank you for these amazing videos
This channel is a hidden gem, love finding stuff like this :D.
After hearing the title of the Movie I stopped watching the video. I went ahead and watchd the movie. By the time I reachd the end of it I was sitting in silenc, with a heavy feeling trying to crush me from the inside. I was unable to understand my emotions. I came back and wathched your wideo.... trough your worlds I understood what I just witnessed in the movie, and why it hit me soo hard. After many years I had a healthy crying session.
Thank you very much !! (Keep up the fenomenal work.)
Grave of the Fireflies is one of those movies that I won’t ever watch again (or at least for a very long time). It had me tearing up at the end
I watched in this corner of the world a year ago, and it has me in tears everytime i watch it ;_;
I've been a fan of anime for most of my life and I'll admit much of my viewing resolves around the typical popular shows. But when I watch movies like this one...I feel like these works of art are what truly make me appreciate the existence of the unique approach Japan takes toward animation. The ability for these animated films to be so emotionally deep and beautiful whole dealing with incredibly mature and important stories whether historical or fictional is simply not done by any other animation form. Ghibli films have always left me with a feeling of wanting to be a better person and focus on what truly matters in life. Few films have ever been able to match what those have produced for me in terms of emotional and mental response. But this one did. This movie felt like it belongs right along side Miyazaki's greats. Its wonderful to see Japanese studios and writers carrying on the tradition. There is no one else that can match. It's a shame films like this dont receive the attention they deserve. Madhouse/MAPPA did an amazing job. I'm sure this movie didnt make a ton of money but I hope these great studios continue to produce such impactful and genuine works. The world has plenty of shallow entertainment. Films like this are special and almost sacred. I wish I had the resources to guarantee their success so more can always be made.
I very much love how this film makes use of Fumio Kono's style, and she certainly has the skills to make compelling stories around this subject. as can be seen in the manga 'Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms', which I'll heartily recommend to anyone.
Seriously, look it up, it has the same warmth, humour, tragedy and melancholy of this anime, but also focusses a part on the generations after the bomb.
You have a great commentating voice!
Hiroshima is a nice city, and very beautiful I try to vist every year
Best movie ever made. I watched over and over and will keep watching whenever I need to remind my heart to live gracefully day by day even when it seems hard everywhere.. Please watch it.
Thank you for this piece! I saw this movie once last year from a JAL flight to Japan. It is such a beautiful and touching piece of film, you were spot on with all that you pointed out. I really enjoyed this movie, it balanced both the joy of the mundane and the horrors of the conflict Japan got itself into. I also cant help but root for Suzu, she’s been through a lot and you want to end the movie knowing that she’ll have a better life ahead of her.
I remember seeing this movie at college and “In This Corner of the World” told a great heart tugging story of the Japanese people during World War II that I had never seen before and am glad I did. I told myself that I would go visit Hiroshima when I can in the future. Amazing video and great analysis.
I've often wondered if the Japanese could or should revisit some of the stories of the soldiers labelled as war criminals in a similar fashion. Acknowledging the mistakes could do a lot to heal old wounds elsewhere in Asia that are still within living memory for a lot of people. Given the Shinto aspects of honouring ancestors this may never be possible and might even risk the lives of the people at the studio willing to tackle it. A pity, really.
My favourite song "kanashikute" and one of my favorite movie both are really underrated.
your channel relieves my anxiety thank you
Wow, what a lovely thing to hear :) I'm very glad.
I may have to fight you on the greatness of Hiroshima. The Peace Park was an incredibly powerful and moving experience, but Osaka was the city that really spoke to me.
I had Hiroshima okonomiyaki in Takehara, but I didn't get a chance to try Osaka style. I have to go back and remedy that.
Also, if you have time on your next trip, I can recommend the Hall of Cultural Assets in Asuka, south of Nara. A small museum, but delightful. Nobody spoke any English when I was there, but for a museum that fit comfortably in one room, it was incredible.
You put how I felt about this movie into words so well. I just couldn't formulate how I wanted to word it yet you did so well. Thank you so much! I hope to take notes on the way you described and explored. And I plan on watching more of your videos to better understand how you tackle what I'm struggling with. Just, thank you though.
When you said that you couldnt pick up the grave of the fireflies after seeing it the first time ive lost some tears just because i feel exactly the same. I love the movie and its beautiful and very well made... but at the same time ive never seen anything else that makes me so sad and leaves me so heartbroken.
It's a very heavy movie for sure
I loved this movie. I really like this piece you did on it. Very well done.
this may be the fourth time I've watched this video of yours. It is just so wonderfully, thoughtfully put together. I love this move. I haven't seen Grave of the Fireflies yet. I'm not sure I can handle it. but I guess I will. In This Corner of the World may be my favorite anime, period!
Only listening this music...
Its hard!
I feel it is somewhat important to mention that Grave of the Fireflies does not involve the nuclear bombing. What they were hit with was a fire bombing that was a commonly used tactic against Japan since many of their buildings used a lot of wood and paper and so this type of bombing was particularly devastating. While it is very hard to watch I do appreciate that Grave of the Fireflies really showcases the devastating effects of these bombings which most historians treat as merely commonplace.
Thanks for your thoughtful review. I like you described Suzu's life as a a fascinating one often tarnished by grief but always balanced by love and happiness. This is the main message of the story, isn't it? Keeping sane and ordinary until the end of the world as Tetsu's final saying to Suzu.
I absolutely loved this film, so I'm beyond happy to see you highlight it.
An amazing video essay with an equally worthy narration. Be proud of this, you're following in the steps of Ebert. Cheers
The movie was really nice because it helped me see horrible situations as beautiful as well. Seeing how her daily life is the beauty of the movie that takes places in such a painful time really helps see every day things as beautiful.
I am a fan of this channel, the way, the voice in which the visions are enthralled in its videos.... and How beautifully the glory of anime and its contributions are highlighted . I pay my respect and Pranam to the creator.
your naration is so captivating
the writing and deleviry are amazing
will watch this movie ASAP
Jusy saw it last night . It was beautiful ❤️❤️
I love your work! And I love okonomiyaki!!
It's the single greatest dish Japan has ever given us.
Lol beyond the Usual RUclipsr sale pitch, whats being said in this video was excellence. Love what this video had said about the feature anime and I can't agreed more that anyone whom watched Grave of Fireflies if not the SADDEST animated film that ever existed. Lets hope ppl on any side leave the past in the past and not carry those sad memories over to the future or the present time.
Indeed War is horrid no matter where is at, I'm glade a film can talk about the history around those time without the WAR scenes as the focus, like whats been said in this video where he worded in the most well complement and elegant ways than I could ever say it myself. Nicely the best video from this channel yet!
On a side note; The voice behind Beyond Ghibli have some very interesting views and opinions on whats a Japaneses Animation really are which most Anime fans would agreed but the youtube sales pitch cheapen this channel IN MY PERSONAL opinions. Sure sound like using this convenient way to explored the world of Anime while making a few easy bucks, well I guess is could be just as extra thing and not some weird way to use youtube as a mean of a full time career replacement thing or maybe I'm just another overly opinionated person on the internet xD. Exit >>>> Good day to you all ~
Watched this without knowing anything about it, and with no expectations. It was a delightful surprise
I have been looking for anyone to finally do a video on this movie. I watched it on Netflix and like you was reminded of Grave of the fireflies, and like you i avoided it for a while, i watched it a few months back. Its become my favorite film to date i think. The mix of fear and the knowledge that that bomb is going to drop and them still not aware of how much worse its going to get. The ending moments of that movie hurt the most i think, with the little girl and her mother. I thought it was Harumi at first given the similarities and because i thought it was Harumi i think it hit even more, that should have been them but it wasn't. Harumi still has me beaten up, so many like her all met the same fate... ugh this movie is so good thank you for making this video
something about this film makes it more personal for me. I've had family members that have gone through the war so to see what they went through it just made me more sympathetic
I PERSONALLY LOVE THE SOUNDTRACK OF THIS MOVIE SO MUCHHHH!!!!
Every single statement in this video is true.
My Great grand uncle Jason Ross (In fact still alive and today 98 years old) served in the 20th Air Force, 58th Bombardment Wing as a Bombardier in a B-29....and also took part in the bombings of saipan and also had major participations in the air raids on japan. He used to tell me that as soon he saw the target through his Bomb-sight he would immediately close his eyes after dropping the pay-load as he couldn't endure the sight of blast of bombs which possibly killed other hundreds of civilians. Watching this movie was something very special for me due to my familiar connection, the beauty of the movie and the historical representation.
There is so much in this RUclips video that I wish to echo. I know Hiroshima and Kure. And I love In This Corner Of The World.
I too do not want to watch Grave of The Fireflies again, but commend this film. I have shown it friends and the usual response is that it is beautiful.
Need to re-watch Grave of the Fireflies. It had little to do with the A-Bombs. The Destruction pictured was the fire bombing of Tokyo.
That's what I was thinking too, I was sure it was about the allied fire bombings of Japanese cities not the nuclear bombings.
@@iamthebatmanxiii3574 The Genre of the two movies are different, Grave of the Fireflies is a Tragedy, In this Corner of the World is a slice of life Anime, one with a message true enough, but fundamentally a different genre of storytelling than the Studio Ghibli classic. And yeah, I only watched it once too. I own a copy, just in case I forget something, but really if I did, that says a lot about me as a person and less about the power of the movie I suppose.
Fire bombing of Kobe, actually.
I think you'll find that "Grave of the Fireflies" does not include the nuclear attacks. Maybe as a distant news item. I forget, as I too have not been able to watch it again.
I just watched it for the first time the other day, amazing film, but I don't think it ever once referred to the nuclear attacks, it focused on the firebombings and the results of those attacks.
I purchased this film last year out of interest with the art style, little else. After watching the film I was absorbed into the characters and the history the story represents: its love, its tradition, its tragedy.
I only watched this film once, but perhaps it deserves another viewing.
Wow! Your one of the best who make an anime reviews! For the past years I've been watching anime reviews to know what good anime I've missed out but I never found someone who do it well as you! Thanks for making reviews for people like me looking for something good to watch!
I watched it a few months ago.
I found it, to my astonishment, at my local Blockbuster (the last one in the world?), and already knew of it. Intensely moving. Even writing about it here and now brings me to tears.
Your review gives it all the love it deserves. Thx.
Graveyard of Fireflies, never again, i wiil never see that movie again!
It seemed to me, and I may be wrong as a consumer of art having no talent in that line--but Suzu in this movie was usually treated by others in a way that didn't jump out at me until later. I think people thought of her as feeble-minded, and sometimes that's how she seems to come across to the viewer. But that's only because she's an artist. She draws in her head even when she doesn't draw on paper, and she ultimately has that torn from her by the war.
But there's a fascinating insight in this movie that it shares with "From Up On Poppy Hill", and perhaps you could discuss this in a future essay. Both movies depict families in 20th century wartime Japan as fluid; people who aren't blood relatives become family out of necessity and empathy. Family is such a primal bond--take the entire film "When Marine Was There" as proof--that the notion of becoming is alien but made completely understandable in wartime.