SmaSTATION-3 SMAnime

This going to be a very short review because there isn't too much to say about this collection of shorts. SMAnime are three shorts about as long as an anime OP. They were directed by Takeshi Koike of Redline fame and they're meant to be advertising a concert. I couldn't tell you what kind of concert it was from the shorts because the seem so far removed from it and there were no subtitles. As for the shorts themselves they're freaking awesome. I wouldn't want to spoil the contents of the shorts but what I can say is that they are opulently animated absurdity. Koike ... as an animator is known to be a bit "extra" by exaggerating proportionality and depth of field as well as cramming what feels like ten thousand frames and detailed character designs in his cuts. So it's more Koike goodness, hence why I'm rating it so highly: the art and animation stand out on their own. So who is this for? I guess if you wanna deep dive into his career, then this is an interesting stop. If you like cool animation, this is for you as well. Otherwise you're not really missing out. But if this piqued your curiosity, its not a bad way to spend about 5 minutes. And it's all an easy Youtube search away too!

The animation, music, shots everything is way too much good. It could have easily been adapted to be a long series and surpass all it's other competition. You will always be on the edge of your seat and for a couple of moments may forget to breath as well but in the end you will be left with a great amount of satisfaction that you would have never imagined from these 1:30~1:50 minutes 3 shorts!

There is nothing much to say about the stories. Although, there were no subtitles the context and premise is very clear from the very first shot. So, you can focus ... on your adrenalin.

Overall - a great 5 minute show. Definitely give it a shot!