Utsu Musume Sayuri

When I first began watching Utsu Musume Sayuri I was totally shocked. But now that I’ve watched it several times, I can understand the entertainment factor for the short. Even the first time I watched it, I couldn’t help but laugh at how weird it was.

According to other reviews that I’ve read, there have been a lot of trolls posting reviews about how “great” Utsu Musume Sayuri is. I would like to clarify that this review is serious and I genuinely enjoyed this short film. I do not want my first review to be taken down just because I gave a rating and wrote ... a review that contrasts with others’ opinions. I also thought that it would be good to have something posted that's not as repetitive as “wtf” and “This is three minutes of your life you will never have back.”

Story (6)
I found the story lacking in some areas, but honestly, it only makes me want to know more about the lore of the Utsu Musume Sayuri world. I can only dream of prequels and sequels to this film, or being able to read the writer’s intentions and background.

Art (10)
This film clearly has a unique art style. I love the carved and painted wood look that the characters have. (Sayuri’s mom looks like an engraved hot dog lol)

The end credits on the other hand have a different art style that I find pretty cute, and somehow it still seems to fit well with the CG used in the episode. Though I don’t usually care for anything CG, I feel like this short couldn’t have used it better and if it wasn’t in CG, it wouldn’t have the same effect as it does.

Sound (9)
I really enjoyed the two short songs used in the short film, if there were longer versions of them I would [respectfully purchase them]. I also enjoy the low hum or ominous vibrating that comes out of my speakers when I play the short because it adds to the mood of the film.

I can appreciate the amount of work that the one voice actor put in to make all of the different characters’ voices, too.

What I dislike is that at times I can hear the audio clip when switching scenes, which seems too amatuer in comparison to the art behind it.

Characters (8)
I really liked all of the characters. But something about Sayuri and Hiroshi’s relationship throws me off. And the same goes for Mama and Papa’s relationship. But I think I’m just judging them because they are creatures and not people, therefore, they must have different customs than us.


Enjoyment (10)
I’ve watched this like 20 times today, I can’t stop laughing. I don’t understand why people hate this so much. I’m so glad I was told to watch this. I don't think that this film is creepy at all; I just think it's really funny.

Originally, my review was a lot beefier than this, but I changed a lot of things in order to better follow the review guidelines. Plus, it seemed more like an analysis than a review.

Now let me tell you, you uncultured swine. This film is far too deep for any of you to understand. You thought Evangelion was a deep anime with thought provoking moments? Guess what, this film brings upon a new standard of advanced anime that no one has ever seen before. Simply comprehending it is impossible for your simplistic minds to see it's true greatness. Sayuri manages to speak on all controversies at once and fully explain the objective right answer to each one. Sorry peasents, but you're going to have to look at this 20 more times before seeing it's true beauty.

There's weird and then there's Japan weird.

This is fucking disturbing and extremely uncomfortable to watch.

Computer-rendered imagery composed of distorted faces, confusing scenes of human depravity, incestuous body horror, and a sense of gradual deprivation with no true intention spotted. An ugly fever dream. The entropy of a disturbed mind melting into itself.

Something is just... off. An unnerving feeling of peering in on an immoral act meant for private eyes only. The weird fetish of a troubled person accidentally made public.

That's it, no need to add extra padding to this review. No need to explain any further. If you watch this three minutes of a ... "WTF" moment, that's three minutes you can never unsee. You've been warned.