But Mirai DOES have meaning and purpose behind it. It’s a fine-toothed exploration of family lineage, growing up and learning to become a better parent/sibling. It is deep, in the thematic sense, that depth just isn’t obscured behind an overtly fantasy/sci-fi premise.
I think what Joey’s implying is that there’s no tangible objective. No mission, no quest and nothing for the character to win. At least when you compare it to Hosoda’s other work, like Summer Wars. It’s all emotional. Which is a journey for the character, so it’s a plot, rather than storyline.
I have to disagree as it was fairly obvious to me while watching that the anime was not only about early childhood, but also parenting and family ties. Yes, it's presented in a very abstract and even confusing way when you start watching the film but as the film progresses you start to see the message behind it. Hell, you even mention it on the video so you can tell what the meaning behind it is. That's why i find it odd that you choose the words "Absolutely nothing" just because it's not a grand adventure or your typical anime film. Sounds a bit derogatory, which probably wasn't your intention but it really does.
I just saw the movie and I agree with what you say, growing up, parenting and family are huge themes. They may not seem spectacular, but they are what makes up most of our lives. I thought they were done imaginitively and movingly.
Yeah I agree. I don't agree with this video at all. I feel like you're defining "nothing" by the standards of other anime's and not structure of storytelling. Even though you believe "nothing" isn't bad I feel like we're conflating meanings here. I'm referring to more specifically 5:13 where you say he's telling a story about nothing. Well... he's not. Just because there is no grand adventure, villian, high stakes, external motives doesn't make it nothing or somehow less profound even though we all agreed that it doesn't make it worse. At 5:55 I think you saying that the movie isn't deep or doesn't have anything to say of importance is completely missing the mark. I think this whole review is just really missing the mark to be honest and I didn't even love this film like that. I enjoyed it though.
Anime Man makes a good point here: Maybe I just wanna watch a goddamn comedy without having the end of the world or politics shoved down my throat. Maybe I just want to not think for a little while. Maybe I just want to watch an anime.
You need some good slice of life anime man. Try Asobi Asobase if you want something funny. Don’t get tricked by the OP, the girls are not like what you see 😂 If you want something fluffy, go and try watching Gakuen Babysitters. Super adorable show, can get sad at times and when it’s sad it does hit hard (warning!)
I remember watching this movie when on vacation years ago, when I was 7. Everytime I watch it I cry. I may not be the big brother in the family but It reminds me of how much of a brat I was when I was younger. This movie along with some others has the most special place in my heart.
its very meaningful anime, with a deep meaning, about our roots, roots and history of our family, our genes, our nationality, and how it reflects on our future and our behavior.
I thought this anime had a message - family and love. Hosoda’s movies are always through the lives of family and accepting others and accepting yourself. In general, people don’t usually watch films or anime to find meaning in the end. They watch it simply for entertainment. When it does have a moral to the story, it doesn’t have to be that deep for it to be good.
What I love about most of Hosoda movies is that almost all of them have some real-life aspects to his family life. Such as with his recent latest one, Mirai for example is actually named after his young daughter who share the same name as the title movie! :) I seriously think that's just so sweet and lovely, I'm real excited for this new charming film within the Hosoda series.
I truly enjoyed Mirai. I'm not sure I agree that Mirai wasn't a deep movie. I found it to be incredibly deep and moving. It is not only about a child's imagination and seeing new things through a child's eye, but also has a mysterious undertone such as the bit about Kun's great-grandfather. Did he get visited by his grandfather's spirit? Or was he just imagining things from seeing those photos? It's left up to the viewer to interpret - that to me, is the meaning of "deep". The journeys he took and the metaphors involved were also very deep. Good review though. It was a fantastic movie.
Watching as a dad, I probably have a very different perspective. I find the movie to be a magical journey of Kun as a 4 yo in accepting his role as an older brother. The arc is your typical hero’s journey where Kun finds himself facing a challenge of having a sister and losing his “importance” in the family. It is seriously fun to see how Kun learns about how to ask for a bike and getting motivation to learn to ride it. I always wonder what is happening in my son’s world. So this story really hits deep for me.
Friend took me to see this last Thursday, when he asked me what my thoughts were I told him I interpreted it as a rather confused plea to address Japan's population troubles (starting with showing how awful children can be and naming the baby, "Future"). After some more thought I boiled it down to: there needs to be decedents (children) to remember the deeds of the ascendants (everybody before them). Of course the parts that really stuck out to me were Older Mirai taking Kune through the family tree and the story of their grandfather. It is no small thing realizing what your ancestors may have gone through so you can be here right now. I'm also going to remember his advice when I take a very important driving test, so I don't start looking down nervously at the gear shift.
it's great GKIDS sponsor the movie you reviewing. Yeah definitely going to watch Mirai of the Future. been watching and reading news about Hosoda Mamoru's New anime film. HECK DUDE, I got mom to watch Wolf Children and she LOVE IT! awesome review!
I mean, making a movie that takes a look at family and growing up doesn't really have no meaning. It's just not an epic with high stakes. I often find that more grounded anime can be equally as amazing as something with a much more grand story. Hell, my favorite anime is Aria the Animation and I talk to plenty of friends who don't understand why I like it so much since it's just a boring show that just goes from point A to point B and ends. But where they find nothing to enjoy, I find a bunch of small things in the world, the characters, the references and basically everything that makes me appreciate that show more and more everytime. SO yes I agree, a show does need to "be about something", but I also think that whether a movie has meaning or not is determined by what is the more intelligent or epic story.
When I'd usually be the one to protest and defend the case that, even if the animation was bad, the story can make up for it, because that is what you normally see being said if you're showing something like a show or a movie. But in this case, it's simply made into a beautiful light animation that you just enjoy watching - and there is nothing wrong with that. I love how that movie looks like, as it's simple, clean and pure. Be it someone who is older or younger, you can still hook yourself to it and enjoy it. Not everything needs to be catered with action or deep plot, sometimes you can simply make things that other people can enjoy too - as you mentioned like a family, who can just sit down and watch something together. I've always had a thing for this kind of animation as it's simply fun and beautiful to watch, even if in the end you don't get a big revelation of something astonishing. If you're not someone who has the attention span of a toothpick then I'm certain that more than enough people can enjoy Mirai!
Uhh you forgot one point here. Hosoda tends to focus on relationships esp the familial ties. Summer Wars, Wolf Children, Mirai to name a few. I won't particularly call it a film with no meaning. If anything, it focuses heavily in family and how we should get back on our photo albums and rediscover our roots and try to enrich them. This is just my opinion.
Your know I should thank you. Cause the way you describe how Mirai of the Future as a movie is how I felt about Tokyo Godfathers and is a movie that I love to watch every year around christmas and I couldn't really explain why I like it. So thank you.
i just watched this film an hour ago in an empty theatre, however i give it a 9.5/10 because despite having no true purpose or aim, i saw it as a beautiful “coming of age” film without the aging part if that makes sense
Every film Shinkai Makoto makes are pure masterpieces and I love them all. Can't wait to check it out. Didn't expect it came out this year but I'm very fascinated with this.
I'm certainly interested in seeing this movie. As for why, I'm writing a story where the main character is a 13 year old girl who had to move to Japan and now has grow up there, along with experiencing a few not so normal things, but still loves her host family and new friends at school, so simple anime, be they series or movies like this are perfect for helping me get into the character's point of view and imagine how her life plays out
This anime sounds deep. I just heard this movie from you and i alredy think its deep bcs a big brother get to experience being a litlle brother wow thats too deep for me no joke
The movie was supposed to portray different perspectives of each of the family members to symbolise the theme of family.It's what I have heard from this video essay that ScreenPrism did.
It's the same that happens with the anime ''Barakamon'', it doesn't have any deep meaning in it, but it's just SO good and heartwarming to see. It makes you giggle and smile, but at the end, it doesn't have any ''lesson'' to teach you, but I LOVE IT SO MUCH. Sometimes we need this kind of anime or manga that sort of make us breathe a bit from all the other heavy stuff we watch.
This is the first video you've made in a while that I fucking loved. This is exactly why I love Sao. And why I hate that people claim they can like something they call trash. Is it a guilty pleasure? Yes. But if I like something then it's not trash.
How can we even classify anime now? If we set one definition of it it's gonna change, or rather anime's always changing. I don't think that anime needs to have meaning or be thought provoking. I also think that this movie seems interesting despite not being about being anything.
Yes, i do want to check it out The reason being that I really like the idea of it, because it's a break from some films that while good, sometimes are too much. I understand that a deep plot/meaning is really attractive for a wide audience, but just as you said it, there's more sharable stuff
Saw Mirai last week and I loved it. I turned to my friends after it and just said that was nice, it just made me feel warm inside which I think was the desired effect. Nothing complicated nothing mind blowing just something we all have in common the experience of growing up, and for the older members of the audience the experience of parenthood to an extent. I don't think anything NEEDS to be complex and have deep emotional climaxes to warrant praise. I get equal enjoyment out of simple stories that feed me all the information however trivial, as well as topics that really make you think and try to get you to read between the lines. In the end Mirai is a movie I would happily recommend to seasoned anime viewers or people dipping their toes for the first time for an easy rainy sunday afternoon of relaxation with the whole family!
I'm lookin forward to watchin it, i kinda like the idea that nothin really happens so that you can just be chill and watch it without being scared that something will happen and shit will go down
In the end everything made sense. His family went through sacrifices and challenges in the past that led to where Kun is at present. It means giving value to family. It made me realize how preoccupied I am with myself and not reconsider the others. The film has a simple concept and is told beautifully.
A beautiful movie that teaches a very important lesson, in my opinion. After watching this movie in theater, I couldn't help it but cry when the movie finished.
To answer that question, no. No it doesn’t. Stories don’t always need to be deep or complex in order to be good. Sometimes the best stories are the more simple ones. A good example of this is Harry Potter. It’s a great book series with a dynamic cast of characters and hugely successful, but when you get right down to it, it has a simple story of good vs evil and there’s nothing wrong with that.
My mum, who knows nothing of anime, saw an exhibition by Hosoda in London, where Hosoda made a surprise appearance, and despite not knowing who this guy was, she got his autograph for me because she thought it seemed like something I would be into.
The movie reminds me of The Yamada’s” and “Only Yesterday”, simple but sweet. The story development lies through the pov of a small child needing attention. No matter how mundane and nothing it is to adults/teens and the viewers who expect plot twists, fantasy world adventures, incredible life altering character development, etc, to a kid, practically a toddler.. growing up, every attention, interaction and it’s consequences is as adventurous as it gets. It is just about a family trying to juggle around and raise a first born and a newborn. The movie is trying to depict everyday life of raising kids despite the couple’s parental setbacks, a sister from the future who wants to find the root cause and understand how they came to have an awkward sibling relationship, but with whimsical flair. It is understandable that is it not everyone’s cup of tea, and not every teen or young adult is interested in a story about couples, family life and especially brats close to their age.. but that’s what the author chose to focus on. Not every kid is an adorable or charming angel like those in popular single parent+kid manga/anime. Turns out the movie is still very well executed, just that not many weebs can be that interested in the reality of child rearing without having it turn into full Maquia. At the end of the day it is as boring to you as what you like is as boring to someone else.
Wolf Children is not the most exciting anime movie I've seen but it's still one of my favourites, I named my dog Ame because he acts just like the character and the more he grows the more he resembles him and I love it
I don't agree with this video at all. I feel like you're defining "nothing" by the standards of other anime's and not structure of storytelling. Even though you believe "nothing" isn't bad I feel like we're conflating meanings here. I'm referring to more specifically 5:13 where you say he's telling a story about nothing. Well... he's not. Just because there is no grand adventure, villian, high stakes, external motives doesn't make it nothing or somehow less profound even though we all agreed that it doesn't make it worse. At 5:55 I think you saying that the movie isn't deep or doesn't have anything to say of importance is completely missing the mark. I think this whole review is just really missing the mark to be honest and I didn't even love this film like that. I enjoyed it though.
I LOVED this movie. I think I smiled more in this movie more than any other Mamoru Hosoda film. The story was so sweet and touching to me, and really created a feeling of wonder and achievement. It was such a blast to watch and really entertaining. It gets very abstract at times though, which I really enjoyed, but I don't think everyone would be able to appreciate as much. My partner left the theatre going "wth what was with all of this" and felt the film needed more of a solid explanation, though I disagree.
I just think of Hosoda movies as his artistic update of how is life as a husband/father is going, like this one was about him doubting himself as how adequate he is as a father and what awaits beyond.
As an artist, we talk about if art needs to have a meaning to be considered real art. It's my belief that it doesn't necessarily need a meaning, but to serve a purpose. Making someone happy or making something beautiful is enough.
I swear I looked through my sub box twice once I saw the video tweeted out, just to see if it was there. I still don't see it anywhere in my sub box and your last few videos I've needed to go to your channel to see them. Smh TH-cam
while i dont know if Mirai no mirai got any deeper meaning, it's a very real depictions of a struggle of a young spouse raising their kids, and also the believable POV of a first born feeling jealous not being the only kid anymore. it wasn't for anyone but is definitely for those thinking to have kids
Anime that I’ve watched with a plot of basically nothing: Tsukitte ii Na Yo It’s about nothing more than two high school students finding love, and manifesting that love through hardships. Very common plot but at the same time, this anime makes it very basic, and not to the extent of dragging it into the realm of deeper meaning.
For me it was about nostalgia, but through the eyes of a toddler. Also a story about multiple generations leading up to the future with an open ending. I just saw Penguin Highway in OZ, looking forward to your thoughts on that one
Meaning is honestly the last thing I'm looking for in anime. I go to it for entertainment first, then characters, music, visuals, maaaaybe a decent plot... and then, if there's time for it, deep meaning... but meh... absolutely unnecessary.
No it doesn’t need meaning anime is just to enjoy I don’t se people calling something trash except SAO bcs it’s an opinion and people could have a different view on anime I love fairy tail do to the fact that it was my first anime soo it doesn’t need meaning u just need to enjoy it
Saw this film at my school for an early screening with QnA with Mamoru Hosoda. Brilliant film, just felt happy watching the whole thing and was quite funny too! I did not have high expectations after last years feature was Fireworks... but man this film was amazing. Everyone should give it a try if you like wholesome comedy and just wholesome family moments.
I think it has as much meaning as anything else in a way. It's one that delves into family and the feelings of what it is to be in a family. Everyone has one and I think being able to beautifully portray that in a movie is a feat on it's own. Its cathartic in a way that makes you realize despite all the troubles a family may have, there's this quiet underlying beauty in having a family that we don't think about often. Like yeah we all know family is important and we recognize it more on holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever holiday you have in your country. But still, as important and obvious family is, to have the essence of it so beautifully portrayed is something remarkable on it's own. It's why films are necessary, because no matter how obvious a theme may be, we forget by nature. It's what Plato or Aristotle said why plays are important if I remember correctly. They remind us because we forget, and they provide catharsis which is just as important. So I think the film succeeds by just providing a warm reminder, delivering catharsis in times that are difficult. I think that's just as important and meaningful in it's own way.
Not having any meaning is something completely normal, becouse life doesn't have meaning. And that's why you need to give meaning to it yourself. So if something doesn' have meaning, just give it one yourself by just thinking about it. The film Joey talks about can just as well be given the hidden message: "everyone needs to grow up and accept change and spend time with your family."
Every piece of literature has a meaning in it. It doesn't have to be a philosophical question, a message or a character study. It can also just be there to offer more perspective and insight. It just depends on what is the main purpose. Cause some shows put themselves a goal to ask a question or give a certain lesson and some have that at the sidelines. Sometimes really far back. If its obvious a show is trying to scream something at u but it does it bad or screams at gibberish than yeah it'll be fucking bad if the show is like ok now imma tell a good story with characters etc and i have some things I can pass to u but I don't really mind about doing so especially rn. Ofc a "deep" show needs to have good characters and story and a lot of times they come together but I'm just saying that a show doesn't have to put itself the goal of passing a certain thought to u for it to be good.
I think that every good story will have a good meaning, but a good meaning doesn't necessarily have to be "deep", "philosophical" or "sociological", the meaning is deep in everyone's mind and will make people to somehow think about his/her life. In this sense, Mirai in the future said a simple story, but it does touch many people, it does make people rethink of the relationship between children and parents, and this is how it has a good meaning.
I really liked and enjoy "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" I thought it was cute and somewhat sad. It also has a life action version, which is very different than the anime version.....I liked the anime more and felt more attached and connected to the main character Makoto, and it was fun to see her adventure and story unfold. However, I don't think an anime always has to have a deep meaning or important point behind it in order for you to enjoy it....
I think *"Anime"* should have a meaning inside it... It may be simple but should have.... *Story Writing* - According to me, it is art of portraying *Author's* Ideology and his imagination. I can watch Anime with no important plot or dept, but author should be capable of portraying story in a fun and enjoyable way.. If he fail to do so., then it will end up in trash category.. *Hope it made sense*
i totally agree with you and i think the same goes for the "lack of originality" thing. Something can still be good or very good even if it's not original.
You know, I thought that this movie was about how it's the little things that happen in life that make us and the world the way it is today. It was literally said in the movie. Mirai has this stuff figured out.
the title of the video is a clickbait, Mirai of the future: a beautiful Movie about growing up as an older brother it's simple, but not absolutely nothing, even if you watch a movie of a blank white screen for 1,5 hours, you end up thinking about life, you start questioning "what am I doing here?, is this all things that matter in my life?"
A movie about life is not about absolutely nothing, but I do agree that anime doesn't need a deep meaning. I mean, just look at the amount of slice of life anime there are and how much of a big hit it made on even people in the West. Anime like this is important.
This is almost exactly how I feel about K-On. I love watching all these bombastic action/shounen, chilling horror/psychologicals and beautiful drama/romance anime, but sometimes... I just need something chill and relaxing to watch. And for me, the go-to anime for that is K-On. It's just a group of girls, doing almost nothing except for drinking tea, having snacks and occasionally playing music and sometimes, that's just what I need to relax.
I agree that it doesnt really need to have a meaning to be good but the meaning if an important factor for whether I would share it with my friends or not... For example, I would share Your Name and not Wolf Children to my buddies because Your Name has a good plot and deepness. Meanwhile wolf children is just the idea of growing as a wolf and human.
![A young boy met his little sister from the future (Mirai no Mirai - 2018) [Anime Recap]](/img/n.gif)
But Mirai DOES have meaning and purpose behind it. It’s a fine-toothed exploration of family lineage, growing up and learning to become a better parent/sibling. It is deep, in the thematic sense, that depth just isn’t obscured behind an overtly fantasy/sci-fi premise.
I think what Joey’s implying is that there’s no tangible objective. No mission, no quest and nothing for the character to win. At least when you compare it to Hosoda’s other work, like Summer Wars.
It’s all emotional. Which is a journey for the character, so it’s a plot, rather than storyline.
@@duckydae yeah I also think that’s what he means
A daily life of a side character
I have to disagree as it was fairly obvious to me while watching that the anime was not only about early childhood, but also parenting and family ties. Yes, it's presented in a very abstract and even confusing way when you start watching the film but as the film progresses you start to see the message behind it. Hell, you even mention it on the video so you can tell what the meaning behind it is. That's why i find it odd that you choose the words "Absolutely nothing" just because it's not a grand adventure or your typical anime film. Sounds a bit derogatory, which probably wasn't your intention but it really does.
x Alekzis x I agree, I dunno what’s with that.
It really just sounds like Joey didn't get the movie/didn't pay attention but felt the need to make his lack of insight into a point somehow
I just saw the movie and I agree with what you say, growing up, parenting and family are huge themes. They may not seem spectacular, but they are what makes up most of our lives. I thought they were done imaginitively and movingly.
x Alekzis x so they wasted their money, every 5 minutes is this kid screaming and crying, literally nothing is entertaining
Yeah I agree. I don't agree with this video at all. I feel like you're defining "nothing" by the standards of other anime's and not structure of storytelling. Even though you believe "nothing" isn't bad I feel like we're conflating meanings here. I'm referring to more specifically 5:13 where you say he's telling a story about nothing. Well... he's not. Just because there is no grand adventure, villian, high stakes, external motives doesn't make it nothing or somehow less profound even though we all agreed that it doesn't make it worse. At 5:55 I think you saying that the movie isn't deep or doesn't have anything to say of importance is completely missing the mark. I think this whole review is just really missing the mark to be honest and I didn't even love this film like that. I enjoyed it though.
Anime Man makes a good point here: Maybe I just wanna watch a goddamn comedy without having the end of the world or politics shoved down my throat. Maybe I just want to not think for a little while. Maybe I just want to watch an anime.
Oh wow lol 😂
If you actually look at it. A lot of anime is. Kill la Kill has some feminist undertones.
Digibro: **glares at you while hugging his loli body pillow**
you should watch usagi drop it is so cute and so warm ♥
You need some good slice of life anime man.
Try Asobi Asobase if you want something funny. Don’t get tricked by the OP, the girls are not like what you see 😂
If you want something fluffy, go and try watching Gakuen Babysitters. Super adorable show, can get sad at times and when it’s sad it does hit hard (warning!)
I remember watching this movie when on vacation years ago, when I was 7. Everytime I watch it I cry. I may not be the big brother in the family but It reminds me of how much of a brat I was when I was younger. This movie along with some others has the most special place in my heart.
its very meaningful anime, with a deep meaning, about our roots, roots and history of our family, our genes, our nationality, and how it reflects on our future and our behavior.
An anime that makes sense.....
Ohh what fun is that?
You again
@@amuzak9063 whats with him??😂
Guess this movie is as meaningful as my life
That’s pretty meaningful considering that this video is wrong
Yes. As every other person's life would be.
I thought this anime had a message - family and love. Hosoda’s movies are always through the lives of family and accepting others and accepting yourself. In general, people don’t usually watch films or anime to find meaning in the end. They watch it simply for entertainment. When it does have a moral to the story, it doesn’t have to be that deep for it to be good.
I mean my favorite anime is about mechs beating each other up so not really.
Are you talking about gundam or guren lagaan?
liang hour or Transformers?
Same
liang hour it’s obviously darling in the franxx
@@bingbonghahaxd9341 dropped guren lagaan after the main character dies
What I love about most of Hosoda movies is that almost all of them have some real-life aspects to his family life. Such as with his recent latest one, Mirai for example is actually named after his young daughter who share the same name as the title movie! :) I seriously think that's just so sweet and lovely, I'm real excited for this new charming film within the Hosoda series.
My life: A horrible movie that shows my daily struggles of getting out the bed to go to school
Honey, same!!
Same here men
Otaku . Trash meeee
Mines that but for work
@@davidordaz5251 We're living the sequel
I truly enjoyed Mirai. I'm not sure I agree that Mirai wasn't a deep movie. I found it to be incredibly deep and moving. It is not only about a child's imagination and seeing new things through a child's eye, but also has a mysterious undertone such as the bit about Kun's great-grandfather. Did he get visited by his grandfather's spirit? Or was he just imagining things from seeing those photos? It's left up to the viewer to interpret - that to me, is the meaning of "deep". The journeys he took and the metaphors involved were also very deep. Good review though. It was a fantastic movie.
Future of the future 🤔
Ikr anything with such a name is Mirailess
Mirai of the mirai
wait, what is it in japanese? mirai no mirai?
checking... oh it's just mirai
and the kids name is actually Kun-kun
whos the char in your icon
Yeah,my thoughts exactly.
Watching as a dad, I probably have a very different perspective. I find the movie to be a magical journey of Kun as a 4 yo in accepting his role as an older brother. The arc is your typical hero’s journey where Kun finds himself facing a challenge of having a sister and losing his “importance” in the family. It is seriously fun to see how Kun learns about how to ask for a bike and getting motivation to learn to ride it. I always wonder what is happening in my son’s world. So this story really hits deep for me.
For anyone that may think that only "deep and meaningful" anime are good... have you seen Konosuba?
Or any true slice of life, for that matter
Agreed
Or a comedy anime, of that matter
That's why I put Konosuba in there.
yes, it teach people to focus on their daily life matters beyond just defeating the demon king
Friend took me to see this last Thursday, when he asked me what my thoughts were I told him I interpreted it as a rather confused plea to address Japan's population troubles (starting with showing how awful children can be and naming the baby, "Future"). After some more thought I boiled it down to: there needs to be decedents (children) to remember the deeds of the ascendants (everybody before them). Of course the parts that really stuck out to me were Older Mirai taking Kune through the family tree and the story of their grandfather. It is no small thing realizing what your ancestors may have gone through so you can be here right now.
I'm also going to remember his advice when I take a very important driving test, so I don't start looking down nervously at the gear shift.
I think it’s important to have all sorts of anime for different moods/times/people
it's great GKIDS sponsor the movie you reviewing. Yeah definitely going to watch Mirai of the Future. been watching and reading news about Hosoda Mamoru's New anime film. HECK DUDE, I got mom to watch Wolf Children and she LOVE IT! awesome review!
a movie about anyone that grew up with a parasite, i.e. a little sibling.
I have three parasites!
Help me.
Talking about parasites, it reminds of the anime Parasyte.
Well, I have two parasites, aswell as being a parasite myself
I have two parasites ripp
I grew attached to my parasite, that sounds funny.
One of the things I really like with a lot of anime, is the way it can make the mundane everyday life into something that is worth pursuing
I mean, making a movie that takes a look at family and growing up doesn't really have no meaning. It's just not an epic with high stakes. I often find that more grounded anime can be equally as amazing as something with a much more grand story. Hell, my favorite anime is Aria the Animation and I talk to plenty of friends who don't understand why I like it so much since it's just a boring show that just goes from point A to point B and ends. But where they find nothing to enjoy, I find a bunch of small things in the world, the characters, the references and basically everything that makes me appreciate that show more and more everytime. SO yes I agree, a show does need to "be about something", but I also think that whether a movie has meaning or not is determined by what is the more intelligent or epic story.
It's similar to Your Name in a way that it's story speaks more to the heart than the mind.
When I'd usually be the one to protest and defend the case that, even if the animation was bad, the story can make up for it, because that is what you normally see being said if you're showing something like a show or a movie.
But in this case, it's simply made into a beautiful light animation that you just enjoy watching - and there is nothing wrong with that.
I love how that movie looks like, as it's simple, clean and pure. Be it someone who is older or younger, you can still hook yourself to it and enjoy it.
Not everything needs to be catered with action or deep plot, sometimes you can simply make things that other people can enjoy too - as you mentioned like a family, who can just sit down and watch something together.
I've always had a thing for this kind of animation as it's simply fun and beautiful to watch, even if in the end you don't get a big revelation of something astonishing.
If you're not someone who has the attention span of a toothpick then I'm certain that more than enough people can enjoy Mirai!
Uhh you forgot one point here. Hosoda tends to focus on relationships esp the familial ties. Summer Wars, Wolf Children, Mirai to name a few. I won't particularly call it a film with no meaning. If anything, it focuses heavily in family and how we should get back on our photo albums and rediscover our roots and try to enrich them. This is just my opinion.
What meaning would someone can get out of a manga titled "My Girlfriend is Her Dad"?
"I am my wife" is the same
*sees that manga title*
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KOWALSKI ANALYSIS!!
It's kinda good though :~
@@phucnguyenhoang2760 yeh hahah
@@phucnguyenhoang2760 btw is Nguyen a name cuz i always see that everywhere
Mirai had such beautiful production quality and such clever use of 3D animation.
The level of reflection and intelligence that you bring into talking about anime is something absolutely amazing. Thank you Joey!
Your know I should thank you. Cause the way you describe how Mirai of the Future as a movie is how I felt about Tokyo Godfathers and is a movie that I love to watch every year around christmas and I couldn't really explain why I like it. So thank you.
you forgot to mention, that the OST for this movie was made by TATSURO YAMASHITA, a king of City Pop. It is more than worth checking him out
i just watched this film an hour ago in an empty theatre, however i give it a 9.5/10 because despite having no true purpose or aim, i saw it as a beautiful “coming of age” film without the aging part if that makes sense
Every film Shinkai Makoto makes are pure masterpieces and I love them all. Can't wait to check it out. Didn't expect it came out this year but I'm very fascinated with this.
I'm certainly interested in seeing this movie.
As for why, I'm writing a story where the main character is a 13 year old girl who had to move to Japan and now has grow up there, along with experiencing a few not so normal things, but still loves her host family and new friends at school, so simple anime, be they series or movies like this are perfect for helping me get into the character's point of view and imagine how her life plays out
This anime sounds deep. I just heard this movie from you and i alredy think its deep bcs a big brother get to experience being a litlle brother wow thats too deep for me no joke
The movie was supposed to portray different perspectives of each of the family members to symbolise the theme of family.It's what I have heard from this video essay that ScreenPrism did.
It's the same that happens with the anime ''Barakamon'', it doesn't have any deep meaning in it, but it's just SO good and heartwarming to see. It makes you giggle and smile, but at the end, it doesn't have any ''lesson'' to teach you, but I LOVE IT SO MUCH.
Sometimes we need this kind of anime or manga that sort of make us breathe a bit from all the other heavy stuff we watch.
I absolutely hate the idea that something needs to be 'deep' or 'meaningful' in order to be good
This is the first video you've made in a while that I fucking loved. This is exactly why I love Sao. And why I hate that people claim they can like something they call trash. Is it a guilty pleasure? Yes. But if I like something then it's not trash.
How can we even classify anime now? If we set one definition of it it's gonna change, or rather anime's always changing. I don't think that anime needs to have meaning or be thought provoking. I also think that this movie seems interesting despite not being about being anything.
Yes, i do want to check it out
The reason being that I really like the idea of it, because it's a break from some films that while good, sometimes are too much.
I understand that a deep plot/meaning is really attractive for a wide audience, but just as you said it, there's more sharable stuff
Saw Mirai last week and I loved it. I turned to my friends after it and just said that was nice, it just made me feel warm inside which I think was the desired effect. Nothing complicated nothing mind blowing just something we all have in common the experience of growing up, and for the older members of the audience the experience of parenthood to an extent. I don't think anything NEEDS to be complex and have deep emotional climaxes to warrant praise. I get equal enjoyment out of simple stories that feed me all the information however trivial, as well as topics that really make you think and try to get you to read between the lines. In the end Mirai is a movie I would happily recommend to seasoned anime viewers or people dipping their toes for the first time for an easy rainy sunday afternoon of relaxation with the whole family!
I'm lookin forward to watchin it, i kinda like the idea that nothin really happens so that you can just be chill and watch it without being scared that something will happen and shit will go down
In the end everything made sense. His family went through sacrifices and challenges in the past that led to where Kun is at present. It means giving value to family. It made me realize how preoccupied I am with myself and not reconsider the others. The film has a simple concept and is told beautifully.
Mirai of the future and Kun-kun
A beautiful movie that teaches a very important lesson, in my opinion. After watching this movie in theater, I couldn't help it but cry when the movie finished.
To answer that question, no. No it doesn’t.
Stories don’t always need to be deep or complex in order to be good. Sometimes the best stories are the more simple ones. A good example of this is Harry Potter. It’s a great book series with a dynamic cast of characters and hugely successful, but when you get right down to it, it has a simple story of good vs evil and there’s nothing wrong with that.
My mum, who knows nothing of anime, saw an exhibition by Hosoda in London, where Hosoda made a surprise appearance, and despite not knowing who this guy was, she got his autograph for me because she thought it seemed like something I would be into.
Well...guess I got to watch this movie now :3 thanks and keep up the amazing videos Joey
The beginning half just described Miirai no Kaikata (how to keep a mummy) warm feeling, all the chuckles, no need to use the brain.
The movie reminds me of The Yamada’s” and “Only Yesterday”, simple but sweet. The story development lies through the pov of a small child needing attention. No matter how mundane and nothing it is to adults/teens and the viewers who expect plot twists, fantasy world adventures, incredible life altering character development, etc, to a kid, practically a toddler.. growing up, every attention, interaction and it’s consequences is as adventurous as it gets. It is just about a family trying to juggle around and raise a first born and a newborn. The movie is trying to depict everyday life of raising kids despite the couple’s parental setbacks, a sister from the future who wants to find the root cause and understand how they came to have an awkward sibling relationship, but with whimsical flair. It is understandable that is it not everyone’s cup of tea, and not every teen or young adult is interested in a story about couples, family life and especially brats close to their age.. but that’s what the author chose to focus on. Not every kid is an adorable or charming angel like those in popular single parent+kid manga/anime. Turns out the movie is still very well executed, just that not many weebs can be that interested in the reality of child rearing without having it turn into full Maquia. At the end of the day it is as boring to you as what you like is as boring to someone else.
Wolf Children is not the most exciting anime movie I've seen but it's still one of my favourites, I named my dog Ame because he acts just like the character and the more he grows the more he resembles him and I love it
I don't agree with this video at all. I feel like you're defining "nothing" by the standards of other anime's and not structure of storytelling. Even though you believe "nothing" isn't bad I feel like we're conflating meanings here. I'm referring to more specifically 5:13 where you say he's telling a story about nothing. Well... he's not. Just because there is no grand adventure, villian, high stakes, external motives doesn't make it nothing or somehow less profound even though we all agreed that it doesn't make it worse. At 5:55 I think you saying that the movie isn't deep or doesn't have anything to say of importance is completely missing the mark. I think this whole review is just really missing the mark to be honest and I didn't even love this film like that. I enjoyed it though.
Reminded me of "Only Yesterday" It doesn't really have a complex story but it's my favourite Ghibli film to date
Considering "Mirai" means future, this title would be Future of the Future, lol.
I was gonna say exactly this.
I LOVED this movie. I think I smiled more in this movie more than any other Mamoru Hosoda film. The story was so sweet and touching to me, and really created a feeling of wonder and achievement. It was such a blast to watch and really entertaining. It gets very abstract at times though, which I really enjoyed, but I don't think everyone would be able to appreciate as much. My partner left the theatre going "wth what was with all of this" and felt the film needed more of a solid explanation, though I disagree.
I just think of Hosoda movies as his artistic update of how is life as a husband/father is going, like this one was about him doubting himself as how adequate he is as a father and what awaits beyond.
Saw this on Friday LAST week, can't believe we got this film here in the UK, so far ahead of US release! It was really good! Go watch it!!
I was looking for this kind of video :D
As an artist, we talk about if art needs to have a meaning to be considered real art. It's my belief that it doesn't necessarily need a meaning, but to serve a purpose. Making someone happy or making something beautiful is enough.
I swear I looked through my sub box twice once I saw the video tweeted out, just to see if it was there. I still don't see it anywhere in my sub box and your last few videos I've needed to go to your channel to see them. Smh TH-cam
Thank you for this
Anime doesn't need a deep meaning,most comedy anime don't have any meaning but their still good
while i dont know if Mirai no mirai got any deeper meaning, it's a very real depictions of a struggle of a young spouse raising their kids, and also the believable POV of a first born feeling jealous not being the only kid anymore. it wasn't for anyone but is definitely for those thinking to have kids
Anime that I’ve watched with a plot of basically nothing:
Tsukitte ii Na Yo
It’s about nothing more than two high school students finding love, and manifesting that love through hardships. Very common plot but at the same time, this anime makes it very basic, and not to the extent of dragging it into the realm of deeper meaning.
Like the Chief Editor in Bakuman said "As long as it's interesting, it doesn't matter what it is".
For me it was about nostalgia, but through the eyes of a toddler. Also a story about multiple generations leading up to the future with an open ending.
I just saw Penguin Highway in OZ, looking forward to your thoughts on that one
Meaning is honestly the last thing I'm looking for in anime. I go to it for entertainment first, then characters, music, visuals, maaaaybe a decent plot... and then, if there's time for it, deep meaning... but meh... absolutely unnecessary.
If a decent plot is just optional for you, then you probably have a bad taste.
the protagonist can only be defined when there is an antagonist
No it doesn’t need meaning anime is just to enjoy I don’t se people calling something trash except SAO bcs it’s an opinion and people could have a different view on anime I love fairy tail do to the fact that it was my first anime soo it doesn’t need meaning u just need to enjoy it
True and my first anime is fairy tale. As well but my favorite anime is naruto.I grow up with naruto.
Jesus Christ punctuation please
Lain I watch many anime bcs there good but they don’t rly need a dealer meaning that takes the fun out of it
Lain, is enjoyment not a good enough reason to watch something?
Saw this film at my school for an early screening with QnA with Mamoru Hosoda. Brilliant film, just felt happy watching the whole thing and was quite funny too! I did not have high expectations after last years feature was Fireworks... but man this film was amazing. Everyone should give it a try if you like wholesome comedy and just wholesome family moments.
It's funny because I have tons to talk about the parenting of this movie. I'm actually turning an assignment for Marriage and Family about this film.
*whispers* Hey, hey, hey Joey, when u gonna make a video on Maquia?
The same guy who did Wolf Children? Oh I'm so fucking there! I need to see it. Great video as always.
to paraphrase the chief editor from bakuman: as long as it's interesting, it's fine
I think it has as much meaning as anything else in a way. It's one that delves into family and the feelings of what it is to be in a family. Everyone has one and I think being able to beautifully portray that in a movie is a feat on it's own. Its cathartic in a way that makes you realize despite all the troubles a family may have, there's this quiet underlying beauty in having a family that we don't think about often. Like yeah we all know family is important and we recognize it more on holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever holiday you have in your country. But still, as important and obvious family is, to have the essence of it so beautifully portrayed is something remarkable on it's own. It's why films are necessary, because no matter how obvious a theme may be, we forget by nature. It's what Plato or Aristotle said why plays are important if I remember correctly. They remind us because we forget, and they provide catharsis which is just as important. So I think the film succeeds by just providing a warm reminder, delivering catharsis in times that are difficult. I think that's just as important and meaningful in it's own way.
We're both in it together Joey. Even I picked my nose and ate it when I was 4.
And this is why Dragon Ball Super: Broly will be a really good anime film.
Yes, the meaning behind Eromanga Sensi really struck a chord with me.
Not having any meaning is something completely normal, becouse life doesn't have meaning. And that's why you need to give meaning to it yourself. So if something doesn' have meaning, just give it one yourself by just thinking about it. The film Joey talks about can just as well be given the hidden message: "everyone needs to grow up and accept change and spend time with your family."
Every piece of literature has a meaning in it. It doesn't have to be a philosophical question, a message or a character study. It can also just be there to offer more perspective and insight. It just depends on what is the main purpose. Cause some shows put themselves a goal to ask a question or give a certain lesson and some have that at the sidelines. Sometimes really far back. If its obvious a show is trying to scream something at u but it does it bad or screams at gibberish than yeah it'll be fucking bad if the show is like ok now imma tell a good story with characters etc and i have some things I can pass to u but I don't really mind about doing so especially rn. Ofc a "deep" show needs to have good characters and story and a lot of times they come together but I'm just saying that a show doesn't have to put itself the goal of passing a certain thought to u for it to be good.
5 centimetres per second is a a movie where nothing happens and doesn't have deep meaning. Then after watching it you realise how deep it is😟
I think that every good story will have a good meaning, but a good meaning doesn't necessarily have to be "deep", "philosophical" or "sociological", the meaning is deep in everyone's mind and will make people to somehow think about his/her life. In this sense, Mirai in the future said a simple story, but it does touch many people, it does make people rethink of the relationship between children and parents, and this is how it has a good meaning.
When do you intend to remake your Hosuda Mamoru list?
I really liked and enjoy "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" I thought it was cute and somewhat sad. It also has a life action version, which is very different than the anime version.....I liked the anime more and felt more attached and connected to the main character Makoto, and it was fun to see her adventure and story unfold. However, I don't think an anime always has to have a deep meaning or important point behind it in order for you to enjoy it....
I think *"Anime"* should have a meaning inside it... It may be simple but should have....
*Story Writing* - According to me, it is art of portraying *Author's* Ideology and his imagination.
I can watch Anime with no important plot or dept, but author should be capable of portraying story in a fun and enjoyable way.. If he fail to do so., then it will end up in trash category..
*Hope it made sense*
Just saw Mirai in theaters! Such a beautiful film about the simple things in life :)
i totally agree with you and i think the same goes for the "lack of originality" thing.
Something can still be good or very good even if it's not original.
Maquia When the promised flower blooms: The movie that needs to be talked about but isn’t
I saw this in cinemas in June and i loved it.
You know, I thought that this movie was about how it's the little things that happen in life that make us and the world the way it is today.
It was literally said in the movie. Mirai has this stuff figured out.
the title of the video is a clickbait,
Mirai of the future: a beautiful Movie about growing up as an older brother
it's simple, but not absolutely nothing, even if you watch a movie of a blank white screen for 1,5 hours, you end up thinking about life, you start questioning "what am I doing here?, is this all things that matter in my life?"
First :D Nice video, Btw... interesting concept... never tought about.
A movie about life is not about absolutely nothing, but I do agree that anime doesn't need a deep meaning. I mean, just look at the amount of slice of life anime there are and how much of a big hit it made on even people in the West. Anime like this is important.
2:45 the signs are written in Devanagari script wtf
Omg that's Hindi
I can read it
But WTF
I mean... does My neighbour Totoro have any deep meaning? ;/ a movie never had to be deep to be amazing :3
This is almost exactly how I feel about K-On.
I love watching all these bombastic action/shounen, chilling horror/psychologicals and beautiful drama/romance anime, but sometimes... I just need something chill and relaxing to watch. And for me, the go-to anime for that is K-On. It's just a group of girls, doing almost nothing except for drinking tea, having snacks and occasionally playing music and sometimes, that's just what I need to relax.
*The production quality is on the Studio Ghibli level*
Watched it in theatres today and it was absolutely amazing. My favourite characters were Yokku and the lost n found man
I watched the UK premiere of this and it won the best in show for Scotland loves Anime. It was enjoyable and I enjoyed the simple story of family.
Also. Parts of the movie is heartwarming and some is hilarious
I agree that it doesnt really need to have a meaning to be good but the meaning if an important factor for whether I would share it with my friends or not... For example, I would share Your Name and not Wolf Children to my buddies because Your Name has a good plot and deepness. Meanwhile wolf children is just the idea of growing as a wolf and human.