The Night is Short, Walk on Girl Covers Everything
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- With the mega-hit Devilman: Crybaby putting his name in the greater collective consciousness of anime fans, lets talk about Masaaki Yuasa's fantastic 2017 film, The Night is Short, Walk on Girl.
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Tunes: The opening and closing tracks are "Undertale" and "His Theme" from the very good game...Undertale.
Track two is "Heal" from the also very good Ico.
Track three is "Sounds from the Future" off of the lovely bartending sim VA-11 HALL-A.
Track four is an instrumental version of "Youkoso! Hitori Bocchi" from one of my favorite anime, Welcome to the NHK.
Not trying to be a contrarian but I personally see Don Underpants story as questioning what romance really means. He didn’t fall in love with the apple girl, he fell in love with the fact that apples bounced off there heads, he didn’t fall in love with the prop director, he fell in love with the fact that koi bounced off there heads. Senpai is the same way in the sense that for the whole movie he is trying to create a “romantic occurrence” that will make Otome fall in love with him, when in reality all he needs to do is ask her out for coffee and used books.
Me replying to a 2 year old comment.. but just watched the film. I think your theory about Don Underpants is half there. He staked his whole being on this “chance” and counter. Once then confronted with the truth, she was just his cross dressing friend, and yet the director had truly fallen for him. He was initially not willing to let go of his commitment to fate, but didn’t truly want to commit to his friend either, hence his hesitancy in kissing him. And at that moment the koi hitting their heads simultaneously gave him an excuse to give someone who truly liked him a chance.
In other words, I believe the director love was real, it just took another stroke of chance to admit it to himself.
If the apples are a reference to the legend of the laws of gravity, then Don Underpants's crush is probably a reference to Einstein; "Gravity will not be responsible for 2 people falling in love"
Good point. Wasn't even aware of that quote.
I don't understand how you get so few views. Your content is top notch.
Thanks. Just hoping those views come in time. Not to sound pushy but if you think I deserve more views sharing my stuff helps. I try to, but there are limits to what I can do. But I do genuinely appreciate the praise.
Well, the youtube is full of like super good creators, it's competitive.
I cannot understand how people can praise something that gives them a sense of false hope. There’s one scene in this film that hits me very hard, where we observe senpai’s thoughts and feelings visualized in a courtroom. I’ve been struggling with depression ever since this pandemic hit and I’ve undergone a number of breakups; few as they were affected me severely. Whereas senpai manages to win her heart in one night, I attempted to cut my arm purposefully a few nights ago because that’s how hopeless I feel the situation to be. Sometimes I still feel that way, and I turn to alcohol to drown out my loneliness. All I want in the end is someone I can cherish, hold close, and share this life of mine with, explore the great outdoors and settle down in a small log cabin in the Rocky Mountains to raise a family. But sometimes I feel like I’m asking too much.
The film said, “Waiting hurts, and being waited upon hurts. But those who are alone must act.” I’ve tried many times only to have my heartbroken. I’ve lost how many girls I’ve given my number to in College. Senpai has no fucking clue how lucky he is. All the shenanigans, the magic moments, the confessions, they’re bullshit, unreal. They’ll never happen to me. Sometimes I feel like my heart is so broken, it’ll implode.
I need help.
@@hawkeyenextgen7117 Hang in there, she will show up when you least expect it
both Night is Short and Mind Game are amongst my fave anime features of all time
The amount you managed to cover in one video is amazing
I just saw this outstanding film today & watching this review noticed something I hadn't among all the neat chaos. At 9:27 look at the princess outfit Otome wears; specifically the top. It has to be an intentional nod to the late writer/director Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Paprika), as it looks exactly like the pink cartoon dog from Kon's series "Paranoia Agent." I don't know if this is a known thing, but it's so great to see Masaaki Yuasa paying tribute to another surreal genius in anime.
RIP Satoshi Kon!!
Worth mentioning for anyone who may see this that there are a lot of subtle nods to the Tatami Galaxy in this movie. The majority of the characters in this movie debuted in the Tatami Galaxy, so it seems like they throw some cool nods to that, i.e. breast rock climbing wall
You, sir, earned yourself a sub.
Don't think I didn't notice the Undertale music. Great choice.
This is a wonderful analysis my man. It feels very gonzo in how you add details about your own personal experiences in order to give the video a more personal/relatable flavour. Fucking brilliant stuff
This is my favorite anime and movie since I watched it two months ago
Dude, I am currently binge watching a lot of your videos, and I love your approach to reviews. Your analyses are top-notch and I love that you apply yourself to your them.
Thank you. I really do try to put myself into my work. I feel it's the best way to create empathy and I know that if I were the people working on the anime I talk about, I'd want viewers to come away with some sort of emotional connection. If my videos can then build a bridge from the those creators to my viewers, then I've done my job. Again, thank you. Really do appreciate the positive feedback.
Extra thumbs up for the VA-11 HALL-A soundtrack in the background.
You saw The Front Bottoms!! I saw them live on that same tour when they came to my town at the end of last year!
Natalie Longmire love 'em. Was my first time seeing them. Tried to twice in Jersey, but couldn't get out of work the first time and the second show got cancelled by a hurricane. They were worth the wait.
ICO soundtrack hits
Man, your review is very good, your taste is great
Finally caught at a cinema festival. It was great like this video!
I cannot understand how people can praise something that gives them a sense of false hope. There’s one scene in this film that hits me very hard, where we observe senpai’s thoughts and feelings visualized in a courtroom. I’ve been struggling with depression ever since this pandemic hit and I’ve undergone a number of breakups; few as they were affected me severely. Whereas senpai manages to win her heart in one night, I attempted to cut my arm purposefully a few nights ago because that’s how hopeless I feel the situation to be. Sometimes I still feel that way, and I turn to alcohol to drown out my loneliness. All I want in the end is someone I can cherish, hold close, and share this life of mine with, explore the great outdoors and settle down in a small log cabin in the Rocky Mountains to raise a family. But sometimes I feel like I’m asking too much.
The film said, “Waiting hurts, and being waited upon hurts. But those who are alone must act.” I’ve tried many times only to have my heartbroken. I’ve lost how many girls I’ve given my number to in College. Senpai has no fucking clue how lucky he is. All the shenanigans, the magic moments, the confessions, they’re bullshit, unreal. They’ll never happen to me. Sometimes I feel like my heart is so broken, it’ll implode.
I need help.
Hey, I don't want to overstep and speak to details I simply can't about your life. However, I really hope you talk to a professional about this. You seem to be struggling with depression in a bad way and I get how hard that can be. I may be just a stranger, but I do hope you feel better about yourself. You deserve to be happy, no matter how hard that may seem to be.
This is a top tier review man!!
I loved this movie so much! The ending was so beautiful and capped perfectly with Asian Kung fu generation
First of all, great review/analysis, and second of all, when I heard the last song I thought "Isn't that from Welcome to NHK?", paused the video and went to check your description and saw that I was right! I like how you tied the song in! Kind of made me nostalgic; also happy to see other fans of NHK (one of my top animes of all time and the soundtrack is great too) out there. This movie also made me think of TOP's "Blurryface" album, especially the scene where senpai's inner thoughts are shown as a bunch of "shadowy senpais" in his head representing doubts, insecurities, lack of confidence, primal instincts or the idea of "blurryface" (the side of us that slows us down, makes us do the wrong thing, or keeps us back). I feel like these lines from "Stressed Out" fit this senpais character perfectly:
"I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink
But now I’m insecure and I care what people think"
Thank you and keep making great videos!
"and had to walk half a mile" its crazy how different people see the world and little comments like that remind me how everyones experience is different
I am oddly unfamiliar with this video anymore. What is the context of " and had to walk half a mile."
I'm so envious whoever got to see this in it's limited theatrical release. It's my fav anime film of all time. Love catching new stuff like when she is looking for a hat at the table d if the film there is a wrestling mask a nod to Masaaki sans previous work.and mermaid 🐶 dog in the festival. How Ozu says all booksare connected just stays with me for such a long time.
Thank you so much for spreading the love of this film. This and From up on poppy hill and Garden of words are the 🎥 I force on everyone who talks to me 😂🤣❤️😍
Wonderful video, just checked out the movie tonight after months of waiting and it was fantastic.
Nikolas Serratorubio glad you enjoyed it. You should check out Lu Over the Wall, Yuasa's other 2016 film.
Words Maybe definitely will do =)
You really need to watch his short tv series “Tatami Galaxy” cuz this film is actually the finale to that series. It enhances the film tenfold.
This is one of my absolute favorite movies, I love your review. Does anyone have any recs similar to this?
If you've not seen Tatami Galaxy, that's worth it. Set in the same universe but just a show that mostly follows senpai. I've not seen Eccentric Family, but the book its based on is by the same writer. I've heard good things about it.
@@wordsmaybe2456 !! I just recently started Tatami Galaxy after a year of having put it off and I'm enjoying myself. Thanks again for the review and the recs. Have a nice day!
Loved this movie. Loved this video. Thanks,man
loved the movie , though I wouöd recommend watching tatami galaxy first to get all the refereces.
for example: the first play they see? directly out od. tatami galaxy
If you can keep up with the subtitles lololol. Right off the bat you’re desperately trying to keep up with the rapid fire narration.
Also, this film acts as a finale to that series but anyone could easily watch and enjoy this film without having ever heard of the show, the mark of a truly great film that takes place in a larger cinematic universe.
And also Lu Over the Wall, just so you can appreciate the cameo that lasts for about a second.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great work.
Everybody should read the book as well!!
this is absolutely beautiful
This is very good.
Such a well-made video essay! Subscribed. Hope that you will get more exposure because this is fantastic
I was expecting you to touch on a lot of the symbolism from the movie to compare ideas, but what I got was still pretty nice. Loved the movie. I saw it 3 times already through the weekend and it makes more sense everytime.
MASAAKI YUASA !!!
Going to be doing more on his work before the year is out.
Quick comment, just found your channel and wow! Great videos and impressing tenacity good job!!
I havent seen Tatami Galaxy
I have seen this
I believe i have seen life.
Now i need to see afterlife.
I shall now see Tatami Galaxy.
Lol I don't get the analogy, can you explain?
Oh well the director made this movie in the same universe as the show Tatami Galaxy. So at the time, i hadnt seen it. I saw it a few weeks back though, really awesome series
You just gained a subscriber this video was fucking great keep up the great work!!
I'm so glad devilman blew up how it did because now Yuasa will have even more room to explore that beautiful mind of his
Yup, really looking forward to whatever he does next. Got into his stuff with Ping Pong and he's had a hell of a 2017/2018 with this, Devilman, and Lu Over the Wall.
great movie, awesome vid!!!
Does anyone appear to know the name of Michiru Oshima's soundtrack in this movie? I have searched to my limit and found nothing T_T It would be wonderful if you could tell me, it's so lovely it has stuck in my head for weeks...
Dude, why haven't we met?!? You literally described my weekend... I go to school in Dayton but I go to Columbus alot cuz I grew up there!!!
I venture into the Oregon District every now and again. Would like to go more. I'm still living in the area outside of Dayton. Always down to get a drink.
10:45 welcome to the loneliness ❤❤
Luck, luck, luck!
Knock, knock, knock!
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This is so good and you deserve more subs.
Ah undertale, havent listened to that in a while
5:40 imitation denim bran looks good
great video my man
The fact that you called that dude a “street magician” shows you never watched Tatami Galaxy. You ABSOLUTELY need to watch that show, cuz The Night is Short is basically a finale to that series and it enhances the film watching experience immensely.
My Senpai
Also, was that a front bottoms concert you went to?
Yup, love them.
green velvet is the real life Rihaku
Watch The Tatami Galaxy. Please.
Where can I find to watch this?
Looks like the Blu-ray is coming out at the end of this month. At least in the US. Took a while for the film to hit theaters here. I watched in on Kissanime when it got fansubbed, so you could always do that.
Oh hey I love tfb. Funky seeing them here
Love them. Sadly this is the only show of theirs I've seen.
@@wordsmaybe2456 I have yet to go to any. Did you see the new music vid?
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