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Nov 11, 2024 4:25 AM
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I watch this movie without knowing what is it about in the first place. The movie is great in many aspect, as a viewer its always refreshing to see how Fujimoto able to write the story and how the direction studio gave into this animation. As the movie end, i appreciate it as a good show, with few mixing feeling about what is the purpose in making such stories.

That mixed feeling is erased quickly when i found out about the link between this works in particular with Kyoani incident that happen in 2019. I start bawling hard because of how it potrayed beautifully in Fujimoto way. Not only show that he loves Kyoani but also respectful toward the way he telling this story. Its not overly dark and gore as what happen in other of his works like CSM, it cuts perfectly without causing hard feeling of how he narrate the stuff. Really, the man you are Fujimoto.

I don't want to gave any spoiler, but just curious how other perceive the narration. Because this realization makes my appreciation toward Fujimoto doubles for how impactful his message are.
Bagus_ResolNov 11, 2024 4:28 AM
Nov 11, 2024 5:02 AM
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I immediately thought of KyoAni. And it really pulled at my heart. I agree, it was handled well. This film handled a lot of things incredibly well, which as a fan of the Chainsaw Man manga it was surprising to see the care in the approach of these things.
Nov 11, 2024 5:12 AM
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What happened with Kyoto animation?
Nov 11, 2024 5:17 AM
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Ripperdoc said:
What happened with Kyoto animation?

An arson attack that was caused 36 killed and 34 injured including the suspect.

Its like the the burning of Alexandria Library for many Kyoani fans. The lost of many talented artist that we can never be recovered.
Nov 11, 2024 5:37 AM
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Ah yes I found out that look back was quite similar to the KyoAni incident yesterday.
Nov 11, 2024 6:25 AM
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I remember when I was watching it, I was thinking to myself “this feels familiar”, then I looked it up and when I saw it was based off the incident, everything made much more sense. It was such a tragic event that the movie covered very well with a lot of respect
Nov 11, 2024 8:04 AM
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Bagus_Resol said:
I watch this movie without knowing what is it about in the first place. The movie is great in many aspect, as a viewer its always refreshing to see how Fujimoto able to write the story and how the direction studio gave into this animation. As the movie end, i appreciate it as a good show, with few mixing feeling about what is the purpose in making such stories.

That mixed feeling is erased quickly when i found out about the link between this works in particular with Kyoani incident that happen in 2019. I start bawling hard because of how it potrayed beautifully in Fujimoto way. Not only show that he loves Kyoani but also respectful toward the way he telling this story. Its not overly dark and gore as what happen in other of his works like CSM, it cuts perfectly without causing hard feeling of how he narrate the stuff. Really, the man you are Fujimoto.

I don't want to gave any spoiler, but just curious how other perceive the narration. Because this realization makes my appreciation toward Fujimoto doubles for how impactful his message are.

the original manga one shot was published on the aniversary of the attack, IIRC
Nov 11, 2024 8:07 AM
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Paharo05 said:
Bagus_Resol said:
I watch this movie without knowing what is it about in the first place. The movie is great in many aspect, as a viewer its always refreshing to see how Fujimoto able to write the story and how the direction studio gave into this animation. As the movie end, i appreciate it as a good show, with few mixing feeling about what is the purpose in making such stories.

That mixed feeling is erased quickly when i found out about the link between this works in particular with Kyoani incident that happen in 2019. I start bawling hard because of how it potrayed beautifully in Fujimoto way. Not only show that he loves Kyoani but also respectful toward the way he telling this story. Its not overly dark and gore as what happen in other of his works like CSM, it cuts perfectly without causing hard feeling of how he narrate the stuff. Really, the man you are Fujimoto.

I don't want to gave any spoiler, but just curious how other perceive the narration. Because this realization makes my appreciation toward Fujimoto doubles for how impactful his message are.

the original manga one shot was published on the aniversary of the attack, IIRC

Yeah, around 2 years of its anniversary. It was his tribute from the start for the victim of this tragedy.
Nov 11, 2024 8:03 PM
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This makes a lot of sense. The way the incident was portrayed here definitely felt familiar and I must say it was respectfully done.
Nov 11, 2024 8:06 PM
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people have been linking this with the kyoani incident for years already ever since the manga was first release
Nov 11, 2024 8:12 PM
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deg said:
people have been linking this with the kyoani incident for years already ever since the manga was first release

And yet i feel so little discussion around it as new viewer of this opus. I guess i just late on the train, but really its makes me so emotional for the past 2 days after watching it.
Nov 11, 2024 8:13 PM
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deg said:
people have been linking this with the kyoani incident for years already ever since the manga was first release

And yet i feel so little discussion around it as new viewer of this opus. I guess i just late on the train, but really its makes me so emotional for the past 2 days after watching it.
@Bagus_Resol well at least i mentioned it on the anime discussion thread

>ye like i said on the manga this is kyoani killer inspired

https://myanimelist.net/forum/?goto=post&topicid=2164627&id=71954486
Nov 12, 2024 8:20 AM

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Yea, that’s why the main character is named Kyomoto, after Kyoto Animation
Nov 12, 2024 2:36 PM
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Bagus_Resol said:
Ripperdoc said:
What happened with Kyoto animation?

An arson attack that was caused 36 killed and 34 injured including the suspect.

Its like the the burning of Alexandria Library for many Kyoani fans. The lost of many talented artist that we can never be recovered.

Ohh... I have heard of this incident, but didn't know it happened to Kyoto Animation. Thy for answering.
Nov 12, 2024 2:48 PM

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Yeah, I got the vibe even when I read the manga before watching the movie.
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Oh. My. Gosh.

This makes a lot more sense now!! I loved it as a masterpiece for a lot of reasons but I felt like I was missing something. Something important. This feels like the final piece of the puzzle in my mind. Thank you for bringing this up! <3.

I wonder, did Tatsuki Fujimoto have a special connection to KyoAni, or is it just a tribute to other artists?
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Oh. My. Gosh.

This makes a lot more sense now!! I loved it as a masterpiece for a lot of reasons but I felt like I was missing something. Something important. This feels like the final piece of the puzzle in my mind. Thank you for bringing this up! <3.

I wonder, did Tatsuki Fujimoto have a special connection to KyoAni, or is it just a tribute to other artists?
@AtroArtician Its obsession. I can't list them all but let me link you to a video, hope it help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_z29iV4S9Y
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@AtroArtician Its obsession. I can't list them all but let me link you to a video, hope it help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_z29iV4S9Y
@Bagus_Resol O.M.Gx2!

idk if I'd call it obsession, but having it be pointed out that it's FUJIno and KYOmoto. The "Don't Look Back In Anger" thing. As well as the Asa reference with that other girl. It already made a lot of sense, but this gives further context to his exact relationship and the subtler aspects of the tribute. Thank you again!
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What the hell are you even on?
Nov 13, 9:45 AM

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Glad I saw this discussion. I just watched it-- and I appreciated it a lot, but it did feel to me like the story weirdly got too positive after the 'event' happened, and the ending felt quite abrupt and confusing. But now that I learned of this being a KyoAni tribute, it makes sense now. Greatly appreciate this; Thanks/ ^_^

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