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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Why You Should Watch Gakkou Gurashi (School Live)
So why should you watch Gakkou Gurashi (School Live)? Well, being my favorite anime, Gakkou Gurashi is something I have immense respect and love for. It's creative, it's fun, it's sad, it's unique, and it's something that always manages to hit me where it hurts in the best way. I don't want to say too much to avoid spoilers and It would feel redundant saying what I already say in the video. Besides, explaining why your favorite, is your favorite, is... difficult. I hope I was able to encapsulate enough of what I loved in this video... but there's still plenty to say. If you want to know specifics, leave a comment and I'll try to answer it. Also, kudos for reading the description, I don't think people ever do.
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Any and all footage/music from the anime featured in the video is not owned by me and is used for the sake of review.
Songs used from the Gakkou Gurashi's OST:
-Yasashii Megu-nee Arigatou
-Kioku no Naka no Keshiki
-Kyou wa Oyasuminasai
-Iitakatta Kotoba
-Saikai
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Aces songs used:
-Hope
-Reality
-Gone (ft. shiloh)
-Trouble
-Unwind
Damn, this script was hard to write. But in the end, I hope you guys enjoyed me, getting emotional over a Japanese cartoon... This comment is awkward... Let me know how you felt about the show or the video! If you want to help out in some way, share the video! Love ya.
Urban The Myth thanks for pointing this show out! I really enjoyed it and your heartfelt video :)
Hey myth I'm a new sub. Happy to know that you are a waifu hell member too.
WHERE CAN I WATCH IT
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I cried from episode 11 to 12, thx for this video!
lowkey changed my life that comment at the end on how I'm watching this video bc I don't wanna deal with issues irl...
There's a point where Yuki hands a character a water bottle and you hear it fall to the ground
;-;
Yep that was megunee's illusion .
Sorry I mean miss Shakura .
Yeaaaah ! I noticed it too while rewatching with a friend !
The minute after you can hear her dropping the tape-player but it's nicely camouflaged with a very moe-kinda-shot sound effect
The attention to details made by the sound designer is INSANE !
Jesus. I watched this show soon after it came out and multiple times since and only just now learned this from a youtube comment. This rabbit hole goes so deep.
Gakkou Gurashi AKA the show impossible to recommend without ruining a good part of its appeal.
You did a good job tho
Why thank you.. and yes it's frustrating. But I have found success in saying, " it's a show that starts slow but eventually turns dark."
I say "it's really fun and relaxing with cute girls doing cute things" and recommend it along with Flying Witch, Aria, Gochuumon, Kiniro Mosaic, Non Non Biyori... thus they watch it (albeit not imediately) without a single clue of what's going to happen and can fully enjoy the first episode >:D
@@UrbanTheMyth yes my friend also said it's boring I asked him to watch patiently and now he is fan .
I got my ex to watch it saying it was a slice of life anime (knowing she also has a love for anime) she thought Yuku was weird but loved the character (she missed all of the hints and easter eggs) until that ending... And she was floored, not since AoT was she surprised by a 1st episode
@@distinguishedallureproduct879 haha nice
On the topic of the zombies being blurred out (8:20), I noticed that when the zombies have that weird effect on them, it was mainly Kirumi who was dealing with them. My interpretation of that was that the weird effect was what Kirumi saw, obscuring the figure and hiding what the zombie once was, a person. By doing this, she could pretend it wasn't a person once, and therefore not freeze up when killing them.
that's actually an interesting observation I haven't considered
@@UrbanTheMyth If you want the moment I think clearly represents this, it's when Kirumi confronts Megu-nee. ( th-cam.com/video/nRzqaFvoqYs/w-d-xo.html here's a link to the moment for convenience). When Kirumi first sees her, she is completely covered in the black mist. The mist then lightens up a little, so we can make out the features of Megu-nee. Kirumi then hesitates, but gathers the resolve to kill her. Her mind is putting the mist there, so she can pretend it's not Megu-nee. It's only when she gets closer, that the mist disappears entirely, and she freezes up. Now that the mist is gone, she can see Megu-nee in her entirety, and can't bring herself to kill her, because she remembers who she once was. (Also, thank you for noticing my comment!)
I have to admit, the blurred zombies leads into my only frustration with the anime adaptation of School Live. With the way they have blurred the zombies, you cannot actually tell... but the lone zombie that Miki looks back at that was in the school yard was Kei... always heartwrenching when you read it.
stormtrooperdylan - I haven’t really watched the anime but in the manga you get a little glimpse of how the zombies think , Changing perspective from the girls to the teacher ( who is a zombie ) and showing us how she feels / thinks as a zombie. I highly recommend the manga !!
I also believe that to be the case as in the first fight with a zombie we see in the series. Episode 2 about 8:40 minutes in. Kurumi spots a zombie and we see it for a good few seconds completely normal. Then Kurumi psychs herself up and the scene becomes murky and shadowy hiding it’s form. Kurumi bashes the zombie to the ground. Plants her foot on the chest, and goes for the death blow. Only to notice that the zombie’s phone has been knocked loose and turned on. Revealing it’s screen saver. A picture of the girl the zombie used to be and her boyfriend. As soon as Kurumi notices the shadows around the zombie starts to recede revealing parts of it’s body once more.
My auntie gave me this manga thinking it would be just a normal cute slice of life manga. BOY WAS SHE WRONG.
Best. Auntie. Ever.
W aunt
The foreshadowing to a certain twist was what I really enjoyed about this show
Like, I saw the twist coming from all the way in the beginning, and it made me constantly pause and rewind, looking for subtle details that would foreshadow said twist.
And this is coming from a guy who’s only watched it once, never before have I bothered looking this deep for details in a show
@@Ikcatcher are you talking about megumi sakuras death?
I just finished watching it, but I have been left with the same ache of know exactly when and how she passed, it was really a well done plot twist that even tho I saw it coming when she suddenly teleported to the car in the mall chapter, nevertheless it was sad cuz I grew fond of her, but I can't stoo this feel to know more about such a major plot twist and how it happened.....very well done, cuz in other shows even for the walking dead core characters get massive plot armor to advance the story but here it's more believable that someone would die if they aren't careful how they handle things in an outbreak like that...and how the show doesn't shy away from showing the aftermath of such mistakes take place, it was kinda shocking seeing her like that. Very well done. I do have some issue with the many questionable decisions the characters make that would put them in very dangerous situations, but then again, they're supposed to be high school girls and not some spec ops units with knowledge on how to act during such event...but they are few and really don't detract from the overall experience...
I was not prepared for the feels, I wasn't at all.
I was,but still ....
I love how Yuki is the whole foundation of their sanity, Kurumi protecting them from the zombies and guarding,
On the last 2 episodes I was freaking out because I couldn’t predict anything. I was literally praying “please let them live! please let them live! please!” And they lived😭✨
Just a quick note about the "cross in the garden" shot :
When you're studying scene in a cinematographic point of view, you'll notice that something the spectator have to see as to be placed either on a third of the picture (vertical or horizontal) or at the center and in rare exception, the edge of the screen. The cross isn't at a third, isn't at the center, isn't on the edge. It is placed in a strange dead-angle on purpose so that your brain "sees" it but your eyes don't, and the timing is so short that you don't really have the time to notice it.
In fact, most people I showed the first episode didn't noticed it at all !
And that was the goal : putting it in plain sight while hiding it. They did such a wonderfulll job on hiding things on a very deep level.... I have a deep respect for the team behind the storyboard
This show made my Halloween really special, didn't expect a supposedly 'scary' anime to get me a little emotional towards the end. I'll never stop praying for a second season!
FarCritical It's the one horror anime that doesn't try to be a horror anime (Up to the final 2 episodes).
Read the manga, its almost over.
yeah! I'm not sure if they got to the shelter or not in the end actually...they never mentioned it is don't think
@@nyqkqchthe manga confirms what happens to them, i hope you read it
I saw half of the first ep of this anime, after watching lucky star, dropped it, went to watch K-on!, and came back after a friend insisted I watch it. I'm so glad I came back, and a few years later, having read the entire manga 5 times and rewatched the show dozens of times, it's in my top 3 favourite anime/manga of all time
One thing I enjoy with this show is just how in the dark the viewer is alongside the main cast. In similar zombie related media like Highschool of the Dead and the Walking Dead the zombies are wondered about for an episode here and there, but in School Live the zombies are constantly questioned about and they wonder more and more about them. the story opens with the zombies being more of a force keeping the cast at bay, but as more is discovered the audience learns more alongside its main cast. My single favorite moment for this is after they find the safe with documents talking about how there's some sort of bioweapon and how the school is meant to support a large amount of people in the event of an outbreak. I love this moment because that shock and realization hits the viewer at the same time it does the main cast. I honestly could go on and on about this show and why I love it, the hardest part for me is not spoiling it for people.
This was my very first "horror anime" I've watched, and I do not regret it. It knows when to balance the horror and lightheartedness while still remaining disturbing. And the music in it is amazing as well, the music is so beautifully composed, and it really conveys emotion.
I’m a year late but um... I watched the anime and my dad also watches anime so I told him let’s watch the rest of the episodes together the plot was awesome! Then I realized the episode I was on was the pool episode. He told me it was for nerdy weeb boys that liked anime girls.
😔👊🏿
KURUMI BEST GIRL
Shovel Knight girl
Taroumaru best girl
@@raimuchibenshin9577 but its a boy maybe ?
@@kengobenimaru2829 don't care, she/he still best girl
@@raimuchibenshin9577 but he/she is a dog
I just finished the show and I think what really got me is the relationship between megami and Yuki. I think it helps the ending. The whole time I was hoping megami was real and not a figment. During the letter episode they talk about what are the chances it getting to someone. I feel like the ending and the graduation scene shows this theme of Hope and tradition. That maybe when a love one says " I'll always be in your heart" it means it is true. What are we without our past and the people we have encountered along the way.
I actually really loved the sudden ending, I think without the quick twist it would have been too depressing. I also really liked episode 9s place in the emotional arc, since it’s like the peak of everyone pretending things are okay before it suddenly falls apart in the next episode.
If kurumi died then all others would have died because she is the only Zombie Slayer .
I am glad 4 of them survived but also sad that Taru Maru , the doggo didn't 😭😭😭 .
this comment is old but i loved episode 9 because it was the calm before the storm and also the girls deserve their own silly little “beach” episode after what they’ve been through and what they’re about to go through
That part where you explained the weird dialouge about Yuki almost going home and it reads 'Close call' brrr. Shivers
I'm upset that Yuuri doesn't get her moment of character development! This is why we need season 2! Because her scenes post anime are SO GOOD
Going to give this a go on your recommendation.....I'll be back for the rest of the vid
gintoki sakata Same goes for me.. I’m hearing a deep passion for the series at the start and that alone is intriguing enough for me to give this otherwise bland looking series a shot. (Please God don’t let this series wreck me like Angel Beats did...)
Mute Poet yeah I hear you it makes it sound very appealing
Yeah angel beats was a tear jerker for sure but i personally think it was pretty outstanding
This is good timing for me I just binged through miss kobyoshis dragon maid and would like to keep the adorable coming lol plus i think this series sounds like it's going to have good depth
gintoki sakata I’m all for adorable art styles if it brings something thought provoking to me, the viewer. With the end of Girl’s Last Tour I’m looking forward to other series that attempts to bring more than one dimension as well as depth to characters!
Hope you guys are prepared :)
Urban The Myth I wasnt haha..... I was way off guessing what the big moment would be...... at one point I thought yuki was going to enter a class room and be abused in some way by a teacher ..... not sure why I thought that lol
One of my favorites is how they hint towards who that grave on the roof belongs to… there’s the obvious one (the grave) but also smaller things, like the decoration on the grave, or the use of that one comedy trope of the soft spoken character constantly getting overlooked and talked over… really hits different once you’ve seen the reveal
What makes me concerned is how Megu manages to gag and drag Yuki in the library, despite how certain events play out.
Three years late, but one of the events that still scare me the most considering Megu's nature is their camping experience when she opens up the door. The door was opened! But at the same time not!?
I wanted an ending where yuki realize that she was the only one left and others start disappearing one y one until she realize that she was alone and when it comes to the end another group of survivors will come and help here and she grows up this is a damn ending
That would be interesting what do you think guys ?
I think that is interesting, but also really hard to do logically with the anime. Only from rewatching the first episode today I find that this would be hard. There are many things that she would never be able to do without the other members with her. With the anime it’s a thing where she slowly but surely starts to realize what’s happening around her and her fake reality is breaking. the anime would be very different if all of the characters were to be killed off.
finally, I've found someone who gets it.
This is actually one of the best review I feel I have ever seen! Or maybe its just because this review sings the most prasies for gakkougurashi :D For now, lets now all pray that the live action will be good!
Oh I completely forgot there was a live action adaptation in the works. And thank you, man :)
Urban The Myth haha :)
Unfortunately I already knew what the anime was truly about when first watching it, but that didn't make me enjoy it less and I still loved it. One of the best zombie apocalypse stories I've seen if not the best and also one of the best cgdct.
Great video, especially for a show that doesn't get enough love
I remember stumbling across this anime. Not knowing what it was. I got to that scene Unexpectedly, and it was one of those life altering moments that left me speachless.
Idk how many times i have watched this video and keep being saddened by hearing the hecca nostalgic song
Excellent write up and an excellent Anime. I really like that you were perceptive enough to not call Yuki crazy with all of it's negative connotations. I cried like a baby in the scene where she was talking to the choker, and all that it represented. This was a very clever anime, and really explored a number of very serious issues. Despair and a bleak future is something that we all face, and seeing how others might deal with it is interesting and enlightening. I liked your analysis enough that I subscribed, and will be checking out your other videos as time permits.
Omg I love this anime! Finished it last year and its probably the only anime that made me cry....😭
I'm pausing the video just to tell how much the ost "Yasashii Megu-nee Arigatou" makes me cry
For all the reasons you already told, but it just so powerfull and no music makes me cry that much
THIS SHOW IS THE BEST
THANK YOU FOR COVERING IT!
This is an awesome review and I feel like you were able to properly explain the anime's charm points. The more I think about Gakkougurashi, the more I like the series.
Reading the manga enhanced my experience with the anime, and at the same time watching the anime enhanced my experience with the manga. I feel like they compliment each other in a weird way because they both have things that add onto each other (e.g. Yuri has development in the manga, but Megu-nee as a character was more impactful in the anime). Both of them offer different experiences that when combined, result in a (mostly) new, complete experience that is the Gakkougurashi franchise as a whole.
TL;DR Gakkougurashi is awesome.
PS: while I fully understand your point about the anime's messy/random/"out of nowhere solution" ending, IMO the manga is guilty of that as well, mainly because I feel like "it just so happened that the school was near a body of water which had the antidote". But that's just me being picky, the manga's ending at least makes some sense.
i watched episode1 and its really well written.i went into it when i already knew the story and honestly,the episode is a completely diffrent episode when you know about all the death that is happening and yuki being the only one being able to see everyone since her mind created them(which is actually pretty crazy to think about when they seem like actual humans with personality).the characters never actually interact with the other students or act as if they are there except for two instances and its pretty obvious they know about yuki seeing them
i watched Gakkou Gurashi for the first time last night and it was amazing, my friend recommended it to me and after we finished it that night we cried, i really love the plot twists of of it
You made me want more Gakkou Gurashi again
Well I’m a little bit late to the party but I just enden Gakkou Gurashi a few days back (my first anime of 2020 by the way) and I’m absolutely agree with you with how awesome this anime is, it reminded me why I like anime, because back in 2017 I was completely uninterested by the medium, for me they were just “big eyes cartoons”, and just by a casual meme whitout context on a Videogame Facebook group I think “Meh, let’s give it a try”, the anime was Konosuba and to this day it still has a special place in my heart, but the one that show me the greatness of the anime was Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso (probably my favorite anime) and after that I started to seriously appreciate anime as an art form and the years past and I keep watching anime trying to find new and great stories, until like half a year back that things happened in my life that again make me lost interest in anime, I keep watching anime (Log Horizon or Parasyte we’re pretty good) but not with the same passion, until I found Gakkou Gurashi in my TH-cam recommend videos, it was a comparison of the OP’s so more or less I spoiled myself but I say “Well, let’s give it a shot, why not” and actually I never thought I would find such a masterpiece, the last two chapters got me really tense (specially because Kurumi and Miki we’re my favourite characters) and I almost cried at the end. You mention almost all the reason why I love this anime so much but for me specially, it reminds me why I started to watch anime and that’s something really special.
PD: If only Gakkou Gurashi had more quiet and moments to really think deep about its themes it would be between my favourite series/movies of all time, but the way it is it’s great and probably I wouldn’t change it in any way
Another thing is that in the first episode when miki calls yuki to help her find taroumarou, right after she gats up, you are able to see the board. The furthest right sentence on the bottom is calling for help
Not normally my jam but the review is so good i am gonna give an isolation binge tonight. Thanks bro.
Man,I regret not watching these years ago. . .I literally watched the whole series and read the manga at this day when Im writing to see if its good as you said . . .and you're completely right! Verry well done !!!!! (:
I watched the anime about 2 years ago and I decided to read the manga a couple of weeks ago, I've been obsessed since then.
Love this, one of the best reviews I've seen :)
I very certainly did. You made an anime that is already very dear to me come alive in new, exciting ways ('I was sad, but I also felt pride' -- I'm not going to forget this). Thank you so very much.
I recently found this show after watching Girls' Last Tour. I was scrolling through different sites finding other shows similar to the style of said show. I didn't really expect anything from School Live because it seemed like another cute moe show, which isn't too bad by itself, but I gave it a shot. After the first episode, I instantly fell in love with the show. By this time, I finished both the dub and sub and caught up with the manga. I am so glad to have stumbled upon this show
I am of the belief that GLT was at least partly inspired by gakkou gurashi, for various reasons. Both very good shows.
I am so happy that someone can get the words I've wanted to say for so long, Thank you!! Keep up the great work!
I remember watching your old video you linked/posted in the Subreddit for this series. This video is definitely an improvement from the last which most certainly gives the series the justice and love it deserves. The attention to detail in the first episode is actually really impressive IMO, I made sure to share on twitter to hopefully get the word out about this series.
Hey, I remember you! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad I could do the show more justice with this video
I wish there was a season 2 as they left a teaser at the end of the credits hinting to a new season
You can always try to read the Manga. (Finished)
I do not recommend skipping it just because you have already watched the anime. Read from chapter 1
There probably will be a new season.
Mostly unlikely because the poor blue-rays sales they have :(
This is one of the best anime i watched
It made me cry when megu actually died
I watched this anime with a firend and we had a hell of a time watching this, the twist made us scream and laugh a lot, and the feels man. We had such a great time we almost watched it all in one day.
I love this show to the point where I almost bought the entire magna series just to see how it ends, and I've never bought one before. This show was stupid, silly, sad, and absolutely beautiful.
I started the anime yesterday, finished it this morning, and loved it. then I started to read and finish the whole manga today (I have no life uwu) I hope there is a season 2 for it
I just want a like. lol.
BTW I LOVED THE VIDEO!
SUBBED
i just finished the manga… went back to rewatch the anime and realized the solution to the virus was waved in our faces the whole time
I just started this series today because of this video. I have binge watched it, and I really can't thank you enough. This series is really hitting home for me. I am so upset and I finally realized what you meant with the footsteps. I didn't have any doubts in my mind until episode 6 happened and then it all came crumbling down. I assume that's what you meant about the footsteps? Either way thank you so much for this video.
The music in Gakkou Gurashi absolutely kills my brain cells with heavy hits of nostalgia and genuine emotional distress because the manga anime just h u r t me for some reason.
Thanks so much for this video. I have not watched many animes before, but when someone recommended this to me it really stood out for some reason. I went in spoiler free and the experience was just amazing. After the first episode I asked my sister to watch it with me, since she was waaay more into anime that I was and I was sure that she would like it. Needless to say, the last episode had us crying like babies. This is still probably our favorite anime of all time and I’m so glad that you reminded me of it. I’m definitely going to rewatch it as soon as I can
I'm extremely late on this show but I enjoyed every second of it and that ending hurt my soul I was not prepared for it at all but ill definitely be adding this to my favorite anime list
This anime is my obsession! This video was fantastic, it honestly deserves way more views!
Weirdly you have many of the same sentiments as I towards the Anime. Argued similar talking points as well that I addressed on another video by Hiding In Public.
Nevertheless, I agree that going blind is the only true way you should approach the anime. The bait and switch is one of my favorite treasured parts, even though I was decently spoiled as to whats to come initially by starting with the manga. Everything else was blind and honestly, I think Anime managed to evoke more emotions outta me compared to the manga. And I only just finished the manga an hour ago as of writing this. I'm uncertain how to feel about the ending. It isn't as 'clean slate' as Girls Last Tour's but it's better than them being well SPOILER,
blasted to bits. The ost of the anime heavily managed to effect me during crucial plot points, without it, the manga felt void(?) it was still good regardless and intriguing but I wasn't as emotionally drawn in. Maybe because I'm still jaded by the emotional turmoil that was the last few episodes a day prior, but idk.
Why is this the second essay I typed about this Anime/Manga in just one hour? I honestly have no idea, I guess I'm still clung on and I can't feel anything on how to conclude my emotions towards this gripping story. I'll prolly linger around neck of the internet for months as I did Girls Last Tour again.
Going to binge watch all your videos tomorrow on this series because I need my closure lmao
This is swriously one of the best Anime ive ever seen, the story is so good and the charcters are adorable
That is the best anime for me .
Just finished this series yesterday after starting it midweek, late to the party I know.
I absolutely loved it and honestly, that damn dog and Megu-Nee absolutely broke me. All the scenes with Zombie Megu-Nee still at a desk with small humanity in her just made me cry.
And the small tears of happiness I had at Toromaru being cured, literally became devastation inside 2 minutes, like, his traditional happy go lucky smile to Miki, followed by him going, I haven’t felt that way since Marley and Me.
Anyway, one of my favourites and I went in to it without knowing much so the plot twists and sad moments caught me and I’d highly recommend it.
My favorite anime next to Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Everything about about School Live is perfect to me from it's story, characters, artwork and animation. Here's to hoping for a second season
It's all the subtle shit that manages to make this all the more endearing. All the subtleties it gives you, could easily go unnoticed, like they did for me. I actually didn't notice anything was up, until the actual bait and switch, which really threw me off guard and just had me curious from that point on.
It was only after it was pointed out that yeah, now I fucking see it, and Christ it was actually unsettling that I missed the warning signs. My only clue was that it fell under the genre of Horror when I stumbled across it. I didn't know why, until it pulled the ol' tablecloth pull and just made it so painfully clear, it was impossible to miss or ignore.
I kept watching out of intrigue as to why it did this, and later it grew into genuine interest and investment. I fucking lost it by the final episode, with how well it managed to manipulate my emotions.
I'm going to give this another watch sometime soon, especially to notice if there were any subtleties that I might've missed the first time. It's rare I remember the name of an anime using it's original Japanese title, but Gakkou Gurashi really stood out to me. Not just as an anime, but also a zombie apocalypse setting. They way they did everything was just.. Unique, even for anime.
Gakkou Gurashi truly is one of a kind, and I'm going to suggest this to both zombie fans and anime fans alike from here on. Of course, I'll tell them the same thing. Do it blind for the best results.
It's kinda funny how I discovered Gakkou Gurashi. One day, while I was searching for the next anime to watch on Animelon, I came across Gakkou Gurashi. At first, I recalled it being an Anime about cute girls fighting zombies with a shovel. I thought it would be cool to check it out. The first episode started, but there was just one issue. The subtitle was out of sync. Usually, when this happened, I would just call it bad luck and find another Anime to watch. However, somehow, inside of me, there was a voice begging me to watch it WITHOUT THE SUBTITLE.
My Japanese level was just around N5 or N4 back then, but I still gave it a shot without any doubts. And, I was glad that I did. After going through all 12 episodes, I realized that Gakkou Gurashi had become one of my favorite anime. I could've missed this amazing series if I had been feeling a little lazy back then, but it was all thanks to that mysterious force pushing to watch it without the help of the translation.
After that, I dug the manga and I was not disappointed. The events and dialogues that I barely understood while watching the anime became clear and logical. It was like experiencing the show for the first time again. I hardly read and finish any Manga, but Gakkou Gurashi has managed to capture me from start to end. All of this wouldn't have happened if I didn't brute-force the first episode that day.
3rd time rewatching it today
Spoiler
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The final is plausible. In the entirely show they explain to the audience that the zombies keep walking based in their memories from before turning zombies.
I found this masterpiece in a video ( not in the video but thumbnail ) titled ' why anime is best ' and this anime was on thumbnail . I took screenshot and searched it in Google and then watched it over a night .
This is my favorite anime and I recommend everyone to watch it .
I didn't realize that the ending was considered bad. It made perfect sense to me, and I think the last two episodes are the show's strongest.
The way I see it, Yuki had insight into the zombies' patterns and memories because she was going through a microcosm of the same thing - trying to relive her past when it is now gone. She uses the PA system in order to trigger the zombies' memories and change what they're doing. The zombie students remember what it's like to be dismissed from the school and they shamble home out of their lingering memory of doing so at the end of the school day. Far from being "infamous," I think it's absolutely brilliant.
To put it another way, one of the most popular Dr. Who episodes, "The Doctor Dances" (the second part to "The Empty Child," both from 2005) uses this exact same concept in the cold open. The Doctor is surrounded by a bunch of what are effectively zombies with the minds of children, and he demands that they go to their room and a loud and angry voice, which they then obey, because they - again - have the minds of children.
While I agree with most of your thoughts on this show, this is the one major point I feel I have to differ on. I feel like Yuki's idea was the culmination of all the lessons she learned and had to overcome in itself. It was a brilliant moment, 100% earned.
Was searching for an anime on the horror category and this cutesy anime showed up wtf.
That happened to me as well
It's the only anime I've rewatched more than once, so I'm pretty sure it's my fav too. I love it so much, and discovering more details each time and listening to their voices and the lovely ost
Greatest anime I’ve ever watched and it’s so nice to hear someone’s opinion on the show.
Let it be known, you had me with the watch the first ep bit. I went and did it. Then I ended up watching the whole thing in one night. Damn, this is a good one.
I also watched it in one night .
@@InvincibleEdits2005 Dude. Righhht?
This show has mixed feelings for me, having watched the first episode I immediately jumped to the manga it was based on, which is a shame, because it sullied the show for me subsequently.
I won't go into too much detail so as to keep your reccommendation as is, but the arc with the dog and immediately afterward was the strongest part of the manga and is changed entirely/cut out to a much less impressive showing for me personally.
It pushed the group to breaking point, a breaking point specifically with Yuri that affected me greatly, in a way the anime didn't handle in the same way at all, handled so differently I felt a little disgusted with it.
However I do agree that the visuals and audio production is something that's very impressive. I might give this a rewatch sometime, this video might have convinced me.
You also gained a sub, so there is that too.
First of all, thanks for the sub! Also, I really do want to discuss the manga in the near future as I like that it's very different. Going into the manga after watching the anime, I was worried I'd be reading the same thing. But I was pleasantly surprised, it was like seeing a different take on the same story. There's definitely a lot I feel was done better in the manga, not to mention, the art is fantastic as well. But I do prefer the anime, as some of my favorite moments aren't in the manga, and I prefer how certian relationships were handled in the anime. Either way, I love them both.
I love how the opening theme slowly becomes more fucked up.
A few years ago I stumbled on this beast of a written analysis of Gakkougurashi. It was pages and pages long. It was in Part 1, part 2 etc. But each part was several pages long. Just wondering if you ever came across that analysis. I'd like to read it again but I can't remember where I found it.
I haven't, I would like to read through it, myself
I decided to show my friend this anime tonight and every twist I got so excited, he now loving it and now I saw this in my recommendation and I had to click on it 10/10
Your review is so honest, beautiful and so personal touch. ❤️♥️
The manga’s gut punches hit so hard I thought I was watching Bojack Horseman
Wait has anyone realized that we never see the zombies eyes?
lol we do see it
I didn't so falsehood!
Got to say all the named characters even the "deceased" all have some relatable elements crisis or not though personally I would say I identify most with Kurumi wanting to maintain that cool level headed champion of the group image on the outside seemingly out of a sense of duty even though on the inside she's just as terrified and melancholy as the others as for the others I find I can relate to that greatly being biggest of my siblings I basically an the protector of the family after my father
I see Megu-nee as being a bit of an outsider given her societal role and age difference to the girls the one's she wishes to protect but also obtain the respect, admiration and maybe even acceptance of and will make even physical sacrifices to that end
Kei and Miki were both understandably rather pessimistic about their situation while Miki acted out of indecisive or cowardly self preservation Kei acted on impulse and a desire for escape
Miki would go on to be cynical but reluctantly optimistic questioning the rational behind Yuki's impulses but going along with them in the end
Yuri as implied by being addressed by the others as Rii-san is like the big sister or eldest child of an absent parent house hold during a crisis she stoically takes up her roll as head of household despite wanting to break down or indulge remains steadfast in her duty lest those she cares about suffer which after seeing ep 10-11 we see that seeing her friends suffer strickens her with grief
Yuki of course is the most relatable as she's that part of everyone that just wants to escape or dissociate from a crisis
When I realized that taroumaru was technically Miki's Dog and not Yuuki. I generally lost it. The whole gag about taroumaru not liking Miki just got dark to me.
The only odd things I found about episode one was that Mii didnt care about the other people when searching for the other students, she cared more about Yuki than Taroumaru and the fact that when Taroumaru met a dead end next to the science classroom, there were barricades.
The main theme of this series makes me feel so anxious😭 my poor girls, they’re so strong!
I just adore this series so much. It has such a special feeling to it, to the point where the halls of Megurigaoka almost feel like their own character too. Also, well, the actual characters are super engaging as people and windows into their own unique worldviews and mindsets ^^
I share your macabre love of this show. I love that you've put out so much content about it, all of which I tore through after finishing the anime because I was desperate for more Gakkou Gurashi. Great analysis friendo.
Gakkou gurashi and Madoka magica are my fav animes while ddlc is my fav game. That probably says alot about me
I loved Gakkou Gurashi. Not my favourite but a solid 9/10. I think it really managed to nail the tonal dissonance and merging it together in a way that keeps you on your toes and creates satisfying emotionally jarring moments.
Also, the advice I would give anyone when it comes to gakkou gurashi is to watch the ENTIRE first episode, and if it grabs you keep going. That being said, I don't think spoiling "the twist" is a fatal blow to the show. Most of the twists aren't there specifically to surprise you and although the first one is to catch you off guard, it can do that anyway even if you know the premise. I did go into it knowing the premise and I don't think it took anything away from the show, it's not the "wow so shock" moments that actually stick with you anyway, by themselves. The twist is a nice reveal for what was up to that point a perfectly generic moe SoL, but it's really not essential.
Spoilers ahead. I do think it's very well done though, the show does throw all these hints at you that, if you've never seen anime before, SHOULD be flashing red lights with sirens going off, but if you actually do know anime tropes the "plain girl" teacher who nobody pays attention to, the fact that the girls are allowed to live in the school, the fact that you have a girl walking around with a shovel, the generic low-detail background characters and a number of other things, none of them stand out as particularly odd. But when you know the reveals, they make actual sense not just anime sense.
Something a lot of people don't think about probably because they're from the west - The cross on the roof should immediately give away who is buried there. The only character we see evidence of being a christian is megu-nee, as she hangs a cross around her neck, and this is japan, christians are the exception rather than the rule. It may be that this is still a thing that is done for makeshift memorials in japan, but having googled pictures of japanese graveyards you don't really see any crosses so it's not some cultural import in general, and I don't think it's a coincidence that megu nee explicitly wears a cross and is buried with a cross.
I’d actually also found this show by having the first episode spoiled to me (thanks, tvtropes), and it still made me relax just before the twist. Thank you for the video, it was very insightful, although I think Yuuri had quite a lot of subtle development, but maybe I’m projecting details from the manga version of her. Subscribing!
I think the best way I've seen it described was that the amount of development yuuri received in the manga took away from other characters like kurumi and megu-nee. And I actually really like yuuri's more subtle development in the anime, she just doesn't stand out as much as the others.
Yeah, with how much she seems to keep herself together by others’ reliance on her, that fits very well.
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I watched the first episode and wow I didn’t think the zombies were already there I guess it explains why they were having dinner there and why that part of the hall was blocked off
I watched knowing the premise but not being a moe fan. I did power through even if i got frustrated with yuki so many times but it did make me realise it could happen. But oh gosh did i cry the last episode as it hurt my heart so much. Did enjoy it tho
Yup just watched another one of these. That one divisive thing that happens at the very end that most people don't like really doesn't come out of nowhere though. It is foreshadowed all the way throughout the show. Even in episode one with the you know what on the soccer field. Not to mention the manga version of what happens is way less "deus ex machina" Meaning the writer initially knew how to make it work without a "deus ex machina" Granted I might be way more of a fanboy than you XD. Great video overall though. I wish more people would be passionate about this show. I just recently bought up to volume 9 of the manga so I can do a whole read through soon. Been over a year since I read up to 48. Had to wait forever since the manga went on Hiatus. Do you know why it actually went on Hiatus? I am to lazy to search that up. And fear spoilers lol.
Oh yeah, the method is consistent with the story's logic. What comes out of no where is HOW yuki figures out she needs to go to the broadcasting room. The fact she was told where to go by megunee in that moment is what bothered me. But as I said in the other video, I actually loved the ending otherwise.
The reason it actually bothers me is because it affected everyone else's perspective on the show. Which left it falling short in scores and reviews. It was one of those tiny plot conveniences people focussed on while forgetting the otherwise, immense amount of detail all throughout the show leading up to that.
With the manga, it's a lot more cleanly constructed, but you miss out on some of the best moments in the series if you ignore the anime. Also, not sure why it went on hiatus, but it's up to about chapter 66 I think, right now. The arc the manga's in at the moment is starting to get really interesting, so hope you get caught up soon!
Yeah I can quite get why that aspect would be annoying. Can't say I was 100% okay with it myself. Love the ending otherwise too.
While it did bother people. I think the show just changing so much is what hurt the show in retrospect. Most manga readers were really upset after episode 1 because of said changes. I know my friend complained that the show didn't explain how the outbreak happened completely and called that a plot hole. He wasn't a manga reader, but I just found that super silly.
Yeah that I can mostly agree with. The anime is a bit more messy but it adds so much to the story overall. I personally as I said in another comment call it a companion series that develops the rest of the cast rather then an adaptation. I will get caught up when my order of manga comes in. Will read most from those and then the remaining chapters online.
The only thing that really bothers me with Gakkou is the amount of super awkward fanservice.
me when i hear the school live theme or any kind of music in it: NOSTALGIC CRYING, HAPPY CRYING, SAD CRYING, CRYING
At one point I tried to figure out how Gakkou Gurashi succeeded in creating such a great athmosphere. The athmosphere in Gakkou Gurashi is often unic, and it can be described as "empty" and "ill". It's really enjoyable, but when I couldn't exactly tell why I felt this way, the thought kinda faded away.
However, here you paid mind to the music. When you said something along the lines "even the more chipper songs feel like they are missing something or that they are just kind of off. While sounding distinctly up-beat, these tracks are kind of empty and simple" and one of the most fitting tracks for this statement started to play at the background, I succeeded in identifying the experience that I had while watching Gakkou Gurashi AND why I had that.
The music is probably a huge reason for the experince, and I agreed with the way you explained it. Your statement guided my thoughts, and I figured out that while I watched Gakkou Gurashi, I felt like (1) something evil was coming closer, (2) the way the characters' denied many things gave off an unfriendly vibe and (3) Yuki keeping up her delusions felt powerful and a mix of other questionable themes... My experience contained other things too, and it's nice to feel that it existed cause you felt something kinda like that too when watching.
This was honestly amazing. I really appreciated someone mentioning this and i completely understand what you meant at the end. Would you please make just a quick video explaining the final character after the credits on episode 12? Ive looked everywhere but noone seems to know and there are no existing videos about it. Sorry, i just really loved the anime (havent boughten the manga yet) and I really want to know your opinion on it. Thank you!!
The final character is one of the side characters that come up in the manga when they reach the college. I haven't read the manga in a while so I don't remember if she's thaaat important, but many of the side characters in that arc aren't all that important. I do have a video explaining some of the differences between the manga and anime, but I only really cover up to where the anime concludes.
And despite preferring the anime, I do recommend the manga. It's incredibly different in many ways but it fleshes out the characters a bit more in some areas and the artwork is fantastic.
@@UrbanTheMyth Thank you!! I really need to check it out :)
Funny story about this anime. I saw a fanart where Sakura was depicted as a ghost. And I thought to myself " her to die". I just expected her to die at some point, I didn't expect she was dead from the beginning. Honestly, I think I was more surprised than if I hadn't seen the spoiler. This is the second time this has happened to me
I do think the asspull solution is rather sweet in the moment, but it is absolutely an asspull.
I feel like there is only one thing that is not so we'll done in this anime is the fact that everyone gets a side story except Yuuri. Kirumi lost her boyfriend/crush to the apocalypse, Mii had a dear friend kei(i don't believe they were friends girllies screamed sapphic) and she also had her story with toroumaru, mugune and yuki got their story. But all we know about yuuri is that she was in the gardening club, is the clubs president and that she takes care of the clubs resources. Kind of a missed chance. But tbh everything else is 10/10
Such a underwatched anime !
I was not ready for episode 1