Forum - View topicThe Rise of Masashi Ishihama: From The New World to Garokawa
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Angel M Cazares
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I think this is a very fitting description for this anime. I have not read a bad review of From the New World, but I feel that not enough people have watched this great show. |
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WingKing
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Oh, he did the openings for Yama no Susume S2? The first OP is one of my all-time favorite anime openings - I love the unique visuals and the animation marries so well with the song. I'm really happy to know who was behind that one.
He didn't happen to do the endings for that show too, did he? I also really liked the use of mixed media in YnS' second ED (the one they only used for like three episodes in midseason) and I've always been curious about that one too. |
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Yuyucow
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He didn't, but he left a big impression on the staff nonetheless. The second OP's a weaker attempt to imitate his style, and they let him draw the CD cover art for its single despite not featuring the song for Ishihama's actual opening. |
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TheTsunami
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Just finished watching it last night (coincidentally enough). I found it hard to maintain momentum in the first half, despite not feeling there was anything 'wrong' with the story. The final arc was certainly compelling television and I needed to take a minute to cooldown after the heaviness of episode 19. Great show, one that people should ultimately find rewarding if they stick with it.
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kevinx59
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Ishihama is I think the only animator that I can actually recognize his work. I've liked him since Speed Grapher and NHK, especially the flat art and dynamic credits. I remember watching the Yama no Susume opening and thinking "this looks like the A-Channel opening" and lo and behold they had the same director. He also did some impressive work on the Tokyo Ravens opening. I only watched about half of From the New World, but so far it was a solid show (I only wish they didn't focus on the Giant Rats so much, I was more interested in learning about the world). I'm really interested in Garokawa, though the fact that it is apparently only an hour long is disappointing.
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This was really interesting! I loved From the New World but I've never thought about its distinct direction style until now :o
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Dr.N0
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relyat08
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Funnily enough, I wasn't a huge fan of the visuals on my first watch of From the New World. I suspect that was mostly just because I hadn't really started looking at animation as art, and just wanted it to look like "normal anime" though. It seriously pains me to say that.. On revisits, the visuals of it have grown on me so much. Some of the work by Yamashita is incredible. I was under the impression that this glorious transformation moment was his work as well, but either way, it's one of my favorite scenes in the series. The ED is my definitive favorite ED of all time too. And one that I surprisingly never skipped even once, even though I was riveted to my seat with anticipation for every new episode.
Masashi Ishihama is certainly one of my favorite directors just based on his work on From the New World. It's one of my favorite series and has been for a couple of years now. The world building is incredible, and it gets so heavy at times that it's literally hard to breathe. Such a wonderfully rich experience. I highly recommend it. As always, thanks for bringing so much knowledge on the actual animation in anime Kevin. And for reminding me to pay more attention to it as well. 
I think there was a fairly neutral review of it in Shelf Life a couple of years ago(Edit: She just reviewed the first half), or something, but yeah, most people who have seen this show love it. It's a shame that Japan apparently didn't care for it at all. I have half a mind to buy the Japanese Blu-rays myself, but without Subs, it's really hard to justify. 
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Hahalollawl
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The "atmosphere" of Shinsekai Yori is one of, if not the most noteworthy aspect of the show to me. Very heavy, and can be very depressing. That's what separates it from, for example, Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso. Shigatsu was heavy at times but there was (perhaps excessive) comedy interspersed that broke the mood, so to speak. With Shinsekai Yori, it was dark, heavy, creepy, depressing and seemed to go further and further and further down the rabbit hole, without letting up much if at all. I actually took a break from watching it, I think it was starting to affect me. But the effect it had is an indication of how powerfully effective the show was, at least for me. This is not something I've seen often in anime. Samurai X Tsuiokuhen is one other example of that kind of effect, but there may not be many others. |
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relyat08
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I wholeheartedly agree with this. I was able to make it through this whole show in nearly 24 hours the first time, but I spent the next couple of weeks doing almost nothing but thinking about it. Since then I've rewatched it at least twice, and I definitely prefer to take my time with it. Usually no more than 3 episodes at a time. I agree on Kimi No Uso too. I like that show a lot, but the comedy never let me really get wrapped up in the emotions the same way that Shinsekai did. |
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Purpadude
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Well, the article worked: I am excited for Garokawa. Please keep featuring kViN here at ANN!
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TD912
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Yeah, I really enjoyed watching the first OP for the series, but never bothered to check who actually directed it. The second one just didn't seem quite as good. Then months later I see this featured article and everything is suddenly explained... Guess I'll make sure to watch Garokawa too. |
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FierceAlchemist
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This article is well timed. I could be mistaken, but the ED to the new anime Erased looks just like Ishihama's style. Really good ED in my opinion.
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kpk
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One of the greatest shows of the last few years, animated or not. An important, thoughtful, beautiful show. I would even go as far as to call it "life changing". One of the best fantasy/sci-fi stories ever made. Everyone should watch this show. |
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EmperorBrandon
Encyclopedia Editor
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I though the same when I was watching it, and is indeed him according to the credits. |
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