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Jun 24, 2017
In less than 6 minutes (the credits take up the last 1:20 approximately) this Porter Robinson, Toshifumi Akai, seiyu Sachika Misawa, and the animation team along managed to tell a very moving story. The only reason I didn't give story a 10 is because I wanted more. We see a young girl (probably a teen), Rin, constantly checking her tablet for messages when there are none. Using the tablet she changes the face of her world. Through glimpses of her memories we see that she's physically alone due to the last ditch effort of a loving father. If you watch it, you may get a bit of a Superman feel. The story honestly reminds me of French animation.

The artwork and animation are pretty. They're bright and colorful when need be. Most of all they're fanciful like a young girl would draw. From fields of flowers to mountains and hot sunny deserts to snow and ice Rin draws whatever comes to mind in the moment. I guess whatever she wants to see or wherever she wants to be. The animation is in direct opposition of the character's reality.

The sound is all about the Robinson/Madeon collabo. It's EDM, but not hard hitting, annoyingly loud club type EDM. It adds a great level of playfulness with an underlying sadness to the animation. The vocal arrangements are interesting. It's a good song. To be clear I gave the sound a 10 because everything works well and adds to the animation, not because I like the song.

The character of Rin is a good as it can get in a few minutes. We know nothing about her other than she's loved and alone. My opinion is she also has to be very strong. Her mind seems to be in tact considering her situation.

Enjoyment? Well, I loved it. I'd say I'd watch it again, but I've already done that. I'd love to see the story fully written.

Overall, it's a thoroughly enjoyable animation albeit too short. If you honestly enjoy animation (any type from any nation), I can't see how you'd dislike Shelter. There's nothing to dislike.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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