Aesthetics / Art Direction
Anime
These pieces have a harmony, uniqueness or just an x-factor to their overall aesthetic presence.
This is not to be confused with animation though, while the two intersect, if something is interesting only for its animation quality, hopefully it's not here.
This is not to be confused with animation though, while the two intersect, if something is interesting only for its animation quality, hopefully it's not here.
Kanashimi no Belladonna
Belladonna of Sadness
Movie, 1973,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
the most visually arresting anime from the 70s, water coloring used to disturb
TV, 2008,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
arguably Yuasa's most distinct looking work, and that's saying something
Kaguya-hime no Monogatari
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Author:10
water color Ghibli, enjoy
OVA, 1984,
1 ep
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Author:6
some very interesting moments where music takes over and it's just vibes and speed. Character designs are great and mechanical design is done by Makoto Kobayashi.
Tenshi no Tamago
Angel's Egg
OVA, 1985,
1 ep
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Author:6
visceral and haunting, Yoshitaka Amano's influence is greatest in this film.
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
because Mob was directly translated from ONE's (the mangaka) webcomic, Mob has a fluidity and freedom to it that OPM S1 doesn't even have.
Vampire Hunter D (2000)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Movie, 2000,
1 ep
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Author:10
clean and quiet. Yoshitaka Amano provided D's design and then team worked around that design for a lot else.
Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Movie, 1984,
1 ep
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Author:10
personally my favorite aesthetic from Miyazaki, feels timeless but sharp and imaginative. "Dune" has been cited to be as a partial inspiration.
Movie, 1997,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
a visceral experience
Movie, 2004,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
interesting because this film looks different during the different arcs within it. And that's just the tip of Yuasa's acid trip of a movie.
TV, 2014,
11 eps
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Author:9
Yuasa's aesthetic molds perfectly with the offbeat emotional and kinetic story of Ping Pong. And the manga paneling is different and works very well.
Koukaku Kidoutai
Ghost in the Shell
Movie, 1995,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
clean and dreary, cyberpunk world building through atmosphere at its finest.
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Some of the best backgrounds in the business. There's a great sense of verticality to this film.
Additionally 3D here looks incredibly intriguing despite being made in 2001.
Additionally 3D here looks incredibly intriguing despite being made in 2001.
Kotonoha no Niwa
The Garden of Words
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Author:10
Still Shinkai's magnum opus in terms of aesthetic believability. Rotoscoping used here is insane. (Weathering With You, could be watched as well)
Movie, 2006,
1 ep
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Author:8
Without a doubt, one of the most french looking anime's out there with a 10/10 OST by Plaid. Treasure Town is textured and alive.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
clean character designs that pop with a bright color palette and brought to life with masterful animation
Movie, 2007,
7 eps
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Author:7
Yuasa's short here is memorizing, and there's so much.
Space☆Dandy
Space Dandy
TV, 2014,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Animation and style are incredible, most episodes are aesthetically different. Almost like an anthology with a continued story.
(S2 is more of the same if not better)
(S2 is more of the same if not better)
Mutafukaz
MFKZ
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
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Author:6
more of a western aesthetic, very different than your usual affair.
Arete Hime
Princess Arete
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
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Author:6
Absolutely classic and slow feeling to this 2001 movie.
Kaijuu no Kodomo
Children of the Sea
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
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Author:6
retains its manga DNA giving a unique vibe, additionally the end gets exploratory
Ouritsu Uchuugun: Honneamise no Tsubasa
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise
Movie, 1987,
1 ep
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Author:6
1987 Gainax is dumb good looking.
TV, 2011,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
ufotable, has a clean modern aesthetic that is strapped down with great animation and effects. (S2 as well)
