"None of the secondary cast gets developed" -dia realizes that they can stop relying on bort for everything and that since they're at about the same strength, they can do basically everything bort can -bort realizes that just because they're the top gem, their peers are also integral to society and they must help them to succeed -rutile realizes the futility of trying to reform their friend padparascha -antarcticite goes from being a default socially awkward loner to taking on an apprentice who ends up succeeding them -cinna also goes from being a loner to opening up when they realize the kindness phos shows them despite cinna pushing them away -sensei/adamantite goes from being calm, collected, and authoritative to nervous about the bones finding out his secret -even King goes from manipulative traitor to regretful friend Just because they don't have as big of a physical/personality difference, doesn't mean no one is developed. For only having 12 episodes in a first season of a series that's set up to be medium length, yet also having a huge cast, almost every character of Houseki no Kuni develops in some way.

@Complicasiian

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree with most of these points. You can't tout changes that were introduced and concluded in the same episode. Or one to two episodes. And I would also like to state, yes, a large difference in personality isn't the only indicator of development. But Phos's change to me, was too rapid and stark. I would have been way more impressed by her actions and internal conflicts changing more naturally. But they essentially wrote a completely different character to accommodate new experiences and new internal dilemmas. So if you ask me, the series got character development wrong all around. I really wanted to like this show but Phos' "metamorphosis" per say, just felt so cheaply done.... It almost felt like the writers changed or something, and the pace also completely changed after Antarcticite. I don't want to take the enjoyment from anyone. I just wish Orange baked the ending and characters for longer.

@ZayoStar

4 жыл бұрын

@@Complicasiian I respect your opinion here, and I do agree Phos's change in character is rather quick, but there is several reasons Phos changed so fast. The first reason and the most important reason is that Phos realized she couldn't do anything to save Antarcticite if she didn't try. So Phos tried and eventually gained control of her new arms, but as we know she failed. That left her scarred, knowing that she could've saved Antarcticite if she gained control of her arms faster. Another reason she changed so quickly is because she lost at least 1/3 of her memory which probably made her more prone to change. Also I would to agree with the main comment here, just cause it happened in one episode doesn't mean it wasn't change. P.S The only writer for this story is the person who wrote the manga. This is just where the story is going. If you don't like that's fine, you've got your own taste. P.S.S The comment we're replying to is 1 year old. So we're kinda late.

@fishtail2616

4 жыл бұрын

@@Complicasiian Cinna changed little by little over the entire story

@-hello6177

3 жыл бұрын

@@Complicasiian "introduced and concluded in the same episode" manga readers: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaVtqqyDdsrYpKQ.html

@hac9336

3 жыл бұрын

@DiaKorrus 18 I thought it was Sensei hindering the advancement of gem's technology and not the lunarians

Watching Houseki no Kuni for first time: "Oh, Phos is cute. The rest of characters are fine too". After Houseki no Kuni: *sobbing* "OH GOD, PHOS, WHYYYYY"

@kevin427

6 жыл бұрын

"A gem is fine, too."

@atomicapple0

6 жыл бұрын

After catching up to the manga: "wait what"

@cestalia

6 жыл бұрын

AtomicApple00 After catching up: Phos, you fucked up now :'v

@kevin427

6 жыл бұрын

_Phos why_

@dvendddo7454

6 жыл бұрын

AtomicApple00 more like : "what the hell... is this still phos?"

Gonna be that one person. Houseki no Kuni source manga came out before Steven universe did, but I understand that people use the comparison because the audience usually looks at the animations and not all the sources.

@synthima

5 жыл бұрын

Sandy That is True Very True...

@nil2819

5 жыл бұрын

True!!

@TXFlyveon

5 жыл бұрын

I'm late but thanks for saying it

@camerontrivett1772

5 жыл бұрын

I mean both the manga and the anime actually do have gender neutral character design for the non binary gems while SU codes heavily Female ALL the time and still expects to be a apparent representation love,

@nnekabyron529

5 жыл бұрын

The Steven Universe pilot aired in 2010

this one really broke the CG pessimist that lived in my heart. Marvelous show

@leovuitton9117

5 жыл бұрын

Your just a weeb who nuts in his pants whenever you see an ass shot from this show

@nblank

5 жыл бұрын

@@leovuitton9117 AHAHA THIS COMENT LMAO

@leovuitton9117

5 жыл бұрын

@Lain wow I think your also just a weeb who nuts in his pants whenever he sees an ass shot from this bullshit too.

@Grimnoire

5 жыл бұрын

@@leovuitton9117 I don't know if you are joking or just hate the show...

@genericbro2440

4 жыл бұрын

@@leovuitton9117 You are just a kid who still uses "ok boomer" and dead memes like "whoever did _____ is a stinky TikTok user" and "all anime should die haha funny".

The side characters don't really develop much, but I don't have much issue with that. It makes sense since they're all immortal gem people who have lived for hundreds of years, and serves to highlight how unusual Phos is for changing so much so fast.

@RuinousCat

6 жыл бұрын

Some living for thousands if I remember correctly like Yellow Diamond. Phos is a definitely special case for changing as much as they do since everything that happened.

@Alastair_Ulven

6 жыл бұрын

True they even kinda bring it up in the episode where the other gems wake up from hibernation. They all flock around Phos constantly asking question, showing that this isnt something that happens often if ever.

@WolforNuva

6 жыл бұрын

I have. I was just addressing the anime apart from the manga.

@shiusa3202

5 жыл бұрын

Tbh..............good point

@user-zg5ki6jl3l

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Donzanti, you clearly haven’t read the manga lol.

The fact that Phos is the only one evolving is 100% the point and is reflected in the story.

@zerodawn09

6 жыл бұрын

yea i liked it but in the start it was kinda hard to watch. she was such a fuck up i made me mad. but yea it needs a 2nd season cause that was a bad way to end a season.

@et1296

6 жыл бұрын

zerodawn09 I liked how innocent she was made it better when it turned dark

@Th3Sh1n1gam1

6 жыл бұрын

Boy does the latter half have something in store for you.

@hihelo5131

6 жыл бұрын

et1296 yea me too i liked her jnoccent side but seeing her change makes me miss hee inoccwnt side especialy in the manga

@clown4635

6 жыл бұрын

hi helo In the manga it's he

It left off at a cliffhanger because even though the anime is done for now, the manga is ongoing and oh my goodness it is wonderful. Questions are answered and the manga has a lot of buddhist symbolism. Phos changes even more, to the point where you can't even call them phosphilite anymore. The reason why the other gems don't change is because their physical forms don't change. Phos body has combined with many different substances, thus the change in their personality and outlook on life. I highly reccomend you read the manga because it really is amazing.

@kevin427

6 жыл бұрын

Really, I don't think the staff could've done a much better way of wrapping up the season than this. Any further, and the plot would've gone into another arc.

@ren-bi3ho

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, but I really want to see the characters from the current arc (chapter 71) animated. I hope they pick this up again and make a new season up till the introduction of those characters.

@kiersten101ify

5 жыл бұрын

MsZeldasaga and it also becomes extremely tragic

@SpaceGhostFan

5 жыл бұрын

MsZeldasaga Fuck yeah, mate! Glad there’s other readers out there

@andrewkful

5 жыл бұрын

Which begs the question if there are similar gems like Phos who also change.

The fact that Phos is the only one who grows was not a bug,bit was a feature. Because, rocks don't grow, they stay unchanged. Gems can be pretty, thoughts of them being perfect, kind of makes them miss a spark and fail to become more than they were. Such as no concept of death. It takes Phos literally being torn apart, things taken away and others added, for who to grow into what she was at the end. She then starts to see that something is not right, that all the unchanging gems just ignored. I do think the show did something about the importance of failure in growth, and you cannot just give up. But also the danger of trying to do for something that might not actually be worth how amazing you thought at the start.

All the manga readers in here are SHAKING at that "probably isn't human" comment

@mathewgoquesan3322

6 жыл бұрын

Mamimoo yyyyeeeeeee I'm so *TRIGGERED* that he said kongo is human when in the manga, it showed that kongo is of a gem that unidentified but is *REALLY FRICKIN STRONG*.....

@kevin427

6 жыл бұрын

He said "probably isn't human".

@mamimoo7764

6 жыл бұрын

Didn't even realize how I didn't include that part, thanks! Fixed it ~

@mano8249

6 жыл бұрын

*Is Q U A K I N G*

@noranekonyaa5801

5 жыл бұрын

@nick donzanti Nope Adamant is a fictional gem Explanation for his attack pattern? His Surface is made up of Hypersmall Hexagonal diamonds

This show touched my heart in ways I never expected, I am dying for season 2, easily my favorite anime of last year

@ErgoDog

6 жыл бұрын

I feel like it ended perfectly. And from what I've read, the manga goes super fckn dumb right after this XD

@jsliu7777

6 жыл бұрын

@Joachim Lothrik if it does become dumb and its adapted, idc I'm watching it, I need more of this artstyle NOW.

@AzjatyckiCukier

6 жыл бұрын

Check out the manga if you want to see where this story goes. The first season follows the source material pretty closely.

@7OwlsWithALaptop

6 жыл бұрын

Joachim Lothrik i would like to know your reason for thinking that? It's pretty good...

@cestalia

6 жыл бұрын

Joachim Lothrik More like, the manga becomes depressing than dumb. *SobbingaboutCairngorm*

I disagree with some of the criticism made. [this comment is long but contains no spoilers] Phos being the only one to change/develop is kind of the PURPOSE of the show. Phos is asking questions. She is looking for answers and confronting the reality of her world even when the truth is ugly, while the other gems want to turn away from the truth. It is alluded that they know more than they are letting on, but pretending they don't notice anything wrong because they don't want to accept or acknowledge what might really be going on. Also, the world building it slow, but when you begin o fully realize the truth of the world, IT IS GROUNDBREAKING. The story is so incredibly unique, and because we are discovering the world along with Phos, it makes her character even more relatable because her reactions match the awe, shock, and betrayal felt by the viewers. Phos's character arc is stunning, and heartbreaking, as you watch her try to get stronger for the people she cares about but at the price of losing herself and who she is as a person. In a lot of ways, her story by the end just felt so bittersweet and tragic. Of course, I agree it absolutely needs a sequel, but what we already got from season 1 was an incredibly unique world and story, a lot of twists and unexpected turns, AN OUTSTANDING OST TRACK, and the best character development arc that I have seen in a very long time. Unlike the pile of seasonal anime we always get, this show, at least to me, was genuinely unforgettable.

I never watch CGI anime, but I will trust you on this one.

@Ramhams1337

6 жыл бұрын

you could also watch ajin. it's also a pretty good cgi anime

@zanniia7279

6 жыл бұрын

hugothester Please do it, you will be rewarding yourself. I teared up in some scenes just cause they looked so beautiful

@SparkZ009

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, Ajin surprised me very positively.

@glacecoco

6 жыл бұрын

Don't hesitate srsly

@cestalia

6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it's good and it gives me existence crisis

At first, this was show that had an intriguing premise and a bunch of people recommending it. Next, it was a show with amazing 3d animation and excellent pacing. Finally, it was a show that really resonated with me far more than any other show last year. I loved Made in Abyss, Konosuba 2, My Hero Academia, and Ancient Magus Bride, but since it aired I've re-watched Land of the Lustrous twice when there are very few anime I've ever re-watched at all. I could probably call Made in Abyss a better show, but this was undoubtedly my favorite from last year.

@iota-09

6 жыл бұрын

Android 19 yet to watch/read made in abyss, but i feel the same, there are other anime and manga i'd consider "better" than houseki(i am a hero, the climber, a silent voice, mob psycho 100, etc) but houseki just ticks off all the right things for me to love it immensely, it's just everything that i like with nothing else, but turned to 11, so it might not be the best thing ever objectively, but it's without a doubt my favorite series ever.so beautiful both manga anime yet so different, both are also unique in their own regard, the world, the setting, the characters... It's all so beautiful and well crafted, nothing is put in for no reason yet everything feels like it exists just to be there to make the world feel alive(and damn if it does even if there's only about 20 characters in the anime) but everything gas a purpose in it's creation and use(, the jokes, the extra bits(e.g. the shiro plushies or (manga spoiler) "record of an everyday war") it feels like filler, but it all makes sense in the grand scheme of things, and obviously the best part, the characters; i'm just going to say this, aggretsuko is supposed to be "#relatable : the anime", ut i couldn't ever relate to that, yet here... I can easily say that if someone knows how to make phos an happier and better person, i'd take that advice for myself, because how damn much much i relate to the characters (especially phos, never seen someone so similar to me, maybe even irl) in houseki.

@UnbreakableRukawa

6 жыл бұрын

I just finished reading the manga and while it kept my attention due to the setting, I must say it severally lacks payoff. In fact it gets creepier and more likely to be a sober title from the way the direction is heading.

@Emerald081

6 жыл бұрын

Eh Made in Abyss is overrated IMO. The last couple of episodes were indeed pretty shocking and interesting, but everything before was kinda meh. My biggest problem is that Riko and Reg kinda lacks chemistry. Just the 2 of them on their own are really uninteresting to watch for me.

@CreationsFlare

6 жыл бұрын

Brick Top You're not wrong. The first season ended with Nanachi and she's the real bonding agent between the two of them, so we don't get a feel of how all 3 mesh together unless you read the source material.

@Emerald081

6 жыл бұрын

CreationsFlare Im looking forward to season 2 then.

Surprised you didn't mention that THE SOUNDTRACK IS GODLY!

@temutemacular

4 жыл бұрын

Oh God 69 likes

@schlagie

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously!!

This show was just such a surprise. People talk about the CG the most, but I really agree with you that our main character was just been as well crafted. Phos has been one of the best characters I've seen in that season, first being annoying yet lost, to finding a place yet feeling empty. Her relatable bittersweet development makes sense and feels relatable as we find out the world we live in isn't ideal and sometimes things that we take for granted are lost.

@skulllatte3352

6 жыл бұрын

{SPOILERS FOR ANIME} Seeing Phos break physically *and* mentally effects me SO much, and it only gets worse from there... hopefully we'll see a season 2 soon!

@iota-09

6 жыл бұрын

ExtremeSManpig i don't think i ever related to a character as much as phos, seriously, it's just... Exactly like me, 1:1. (Except the ptsd-fueled visions thankfully) I was very skeptical in the anime as i already read and translated(in italian) most of the manga, but i've got to say that i was left with quite a positive impression and can admit, that studio orange was able to pay rightful respect to my favorite series ever, even if the ending sucked as they didn't have enough material to work on for a proper ending when development started, if they cut off the series at the winter arc though... It probably wouldn't have been as good, even if the ending would've felt more natural.

@charlieblakemore5788

6 жыл бұрын

Credit to phos' VA as well, a perfect casting probably based on her hibike euphonium performance

@andrewkful

5 жыл бұрын

I was upset that Phos has to be troubled and antsy to change. She was adorable! Why couldn't she at least act gracious and welcoming to others?

@shionashiel

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewkful I mean, losing Antarc was a HUGE burden on Phos. Furthermore, the gems are noticeably apathetic towards Phos and other gems at all. You probably should expect them to conform to that standards.

I big shoutout to Tomoyo Kurosawa who voiced Phos and to the entire cast in general. The voice acting in this show is great! I really hope they'll continue this series at some point. I'm up-to-date with the currently released manga chapters and there are going to be some incredible scenes in the future... if they make more anime episodes.

@HunGo-tz3tj

5 жыл бұрын

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@galaxy9310

4 жыл бұрын

Personally, I want to congrats everyone who were involved in the making of the anime. So no just the cast but those who directed it, those who did the CGI, the music etc... :)

Important production note, the show is not literally 100% handled in CG! Many relatively still character and background shots have 2d composited in very subtly to provide the natural illustrative shortcuts that come when you can just draw the frame. It is really funny how inverted this process is in both creation and results as opposed to lets say Arkada's favorite Fate dragon

@andrewkful

5 жыл бұрын

100% CGI is basically a buzzword for the press. In reality, a TON of things in this show is hand-drawn or painted.

One thing I wanna add to the animation is that as much as this show is well animated, its still a bit weird. 3D animated characters will always feel a bit alien, a bit doll like. But the setting of Houseki no Kuni is perfect for it becouse these characters are indeed not human. Its not just A cg anime done right. Its THE perfect premise to animate in cg.

@nullgator8073

6 жыл бұрын

A Dick Production if the fps bothers you its actually noticabley better in the BD raws. It seems almost any sort of video compression introduces that framerate effect and I'm not really sure why. Trust me, I tried several different encoding strategies, and every one immediately reintroduced the same issues in the same places

@crzmicky

6 жыл бұрын

nullgator BD Raws?

Thanks for making this. I explained the plot to this show(up until the whole underwater plot reveals) to my 75 year old grandma and she wanted to know what happened every episode after, it was a tradition every weekend after until the show wrapped up. Never told her it was an anime though. She was going to actually get Amazon Prime to watch it though lol.

@monitoradiation

6 жыл бұрын

That's so cute haha

Land of the Lustrous has themes tied to growth and harsh reality checks. Steven Universe has similar themes, but keeps to the shallow, superficial means of tackling those themes. Basically dumbing it down for the audience. I don't care for SU for the reason that people think those superficial methods are the reinvention of the wheel.

@changsiah2

3 жыл бұрын

hater

Between the OST's from Made in Abyss and Land of the Lustrous last year, and the ones from Violet Evergarden, Devilman Crybaby, and Megalobox this year, music makes anime soooooooo much better. Really brings out the feeling in every world

@Exel3nce

6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Abraham Violet had only one good key track tho (same with this One) or i just forgot it

@aznsensation115

6 жыл бұрын

BeThomsen From Houseki no Kuni, theres Phos's theme, Cinnabar's, the entire leitmotif with the lunarians making their tracks stand out, and the OP just being killer. VE.. god i could list like 10 tracks but Never Coming Back, Torment, Across the Violet Sky, Violet Snow's orchestral arrangement. i really respect classical arrangements done well. and there's almost no synth which adds to the Late Romantic Europe-esque setting of the show.

@Exel3nce

6 жыл бұрын

Hoenstly, i admit defeat. Listened to some pieces of both soundtracks and its rlly good. Just forget what i said. For me it was always like that, if a music piece is not memorable (for me) its not that great. Not the best mindset i must say

@aznsensation115

6 жыл бұрын

It's all up to preference, I just happened to pick up on it quickly because I grew up thinking John Williams was the greatest thing for music in movies of all time

@ryzkyjaeger07

6 жыл бұрын

>No mention of A Place Further Than The Universe's OST You're missing on A LOT actually. Just saying.

When I watched Made in Abyss I honestly thought no anime that year would top that. Then I watched Land of the Lustrous. Both are so good but I loved this one slightly more.

This and Made in Abyss were my favorite anime in 2017, both of them took me by surprise. I felt reluctant at first since it was CGI, but the characters were cute and I liked the general plot so I decided to continue watching. I loved seeing Phos's character change in the anime, both mentally and physically. All the other characters were interesting to watch as well, not to mention how well directed each episode was. It ended up becoming a real treat to watch. Now I'm just hoping this gets a season 2 like Made in Abyss.

Houseki No Kuni has a lot of meaning. As Phos changed parts, his personality changes. One of the change allowed him to understand human's feeling. I forgot the others. Another one is the meaning, Kintsugi is an art for fixing things with gold. The meaning of it is to fix imperfection.

@ihatecoppa5939

6 жыл бұрын

Tippy Kaffu um They are actually genderless

@karayura10

5 жыл бұрын

@@ihatecoppa5939 yeah, but english doesn't have genderless pronoun right

@fbi6840

5 жыл бұрын

@@karayura10 Them, They, They're , They'll.

I still think Berserk had some of the best CG in history. Nothing has made me laugh or cry so much in years.

@twinkiesmaster69

6 жыл бұрын

TyphoonZebra ,that's a unique look

@typhoonzebra

6 жыл бұрын

Orchid Snow-Crystal That's what I said to the art director

@alexandrelaforest5838

6 жыл бұрын

Repeat after me: berserk 2016-17 never existed .... (Sadly, it did)

@zhaoyun255

6 жыл бұрын

Highly Recommended .Hack GU Trilogy movie. That movie was made 11 years ago and the quality of it FAR SURPASSED any CGI anime today. That was due to CyConnect magic.

@barrybend7189

6 жыл бұрын

No one remembers The fully CGI SD Gundam Force by sunrise.

Except Lustrous is at least 10x better than Steven Universe.

The art in this show is so good it makes 2D animation look bad. The expansive fluid facial expressions and body language bring the characters to life in a way I've never seen before. Also anyone watching this who is thinking of watching it I recommend watching as little of this video as possible because it has huge spoilers and so do the comments in here. Take my advice and don't cheat yourself of one best anime experiences by finding out what happens before you watch it. Having the mystery of the world unfold before you as characters develop is the best part.

@andrewkful

5 жыл бұрын

I seen the manga pages and yes overalll the anime improves everything the manga does visually. There are still some things in the manga that CGI still cannot do, like expressive hair, or more distorted character expressions in tense situations.

That was probably the most visually beautiful anime I've ever seen

Houseki no Kuni is basically the first anime to answer the question: Can CG match, much less exceed hand drawn animation with a resounding yes. Not just an emphatic yes or yes with a lot of *** and caveats but a straight up "This show was made better thanks to CG." I'd honestly recommend this anime just on the visuals and use of CG. The gems, their luminosity and movement couldn't reasonably be done hand drawn. As far as the ending goes . . . I forgive the show and give it a pass. They clearly didn't want a anime only unique ending. And I think it ends at the right point where Phos' first major character arc wraps up and before the meat of the plot and major other characters show up. They basically made the most of the awkward spot they had to end on: offering some closure while not disrupting the wider narrative.

@xblade149

6 жыл бұрын

schwegburt look at trollhunters the cg in trollhunters is pretty good.

@andrewkful

5 жыл бұрын

Funny that. The test pilot released a years or so before the anime WAS fully hand-drawn so it matched the drawn style of the manga more closely, but i'm glad they made the risky but wise decision to switch to a CGI/drawn hybrid.

I was waiting so long for this review. I love this show so much.

I've been waiting for you to review this for awhile now..

@SmartArtzzz

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Cornejo same

studio orange recently looked for new staff on twitter while mentioning gems so im pretty sure that there will be a second season. also i doubt it will take as long to produce as season 1 did because they got the model work done & grooved into the workflow now.

@Flugmorph

6 жыл бұрын

oh im not aware of that

@archikaronerock8580

6 жыл бұрын

JormungandR sauce?

@nokukichimoybm8212

3 жыл бұрын

*cries in beastars*

@Flugmorph

3 жыл бұрын

@@nokukichimoybm8212 3 years later type beat huh big sadge

Just some info, the Houseki no Kuni manga predates Steven Universe, so there was definitely no ripping-off from Houseki no Kuni

The rest of the manga goes full NieR on our asses after Chapter 53 and kicks the plot into high gear, further developing themes of existentialism that create an overwhelmingly compelling narrative that kept me on the edge of my seat for how the plot and characters would continue to develop and resolve. I also found myself comparing it to Code Geass in some regards. What the manga has in store is sure to make for a spectacle of an adaption if they ever get around to a second season of the anime.

coming back here 2 years later.... this anime/manga is pure depression but so fucking good.

Even the grass in this is absolutely outstanding and within the first few seconds of the first episode I was already screaming

This and Abyss both are anime's that made me WANT to read the manga, which, to say, is extremely rare- to my recent knowledge, I think they are the only two have made me feel this way. With what I've seen of both, I can't wait for a second season to be taken in the same direction.

@alcatraz160

6 жыл бұрын

Don't fall into this hole You're at the stage 1 of it. Stage 2 is when you read the LN. And stage 3 is when you translate the Raws using google translate to read. And i'm at stage 3, and trust me Demon king of Australia and England is scary.

@cestalia

6 жыл бұрын

If you read Houseki no Kuni, it will get worse. Seriously

I have never clicked a notification so fast!

About the ending of the show, isn't it normal that they would end it with a cliffhanger? If you have seen the manga you should also understand that there are more than enough materials to make 2nd and even the 3rd season. I cannot compare "Made in abby" and "Houseki no kuni" but I think they both deserve the "Best Anime Of The Year" title.

Sooo... Steven Universe meets japanese cgi and Evangelion? Jokes aside, loved this anime, I couldn't resist reading the manga afterwards. It's amazing.

Yes! Everyone should watch this show. It’s even better than Made in Abyss for me.

@glacecoco

6 жыл бұрын

I think that both are really good, very different universe. But I guess I just liked more Houseki no Kuni because of its uniqueness and beautiful ost.

@katsuo7798

6 жыл бұрын

Glace Coco yeah both are extremely good, but I had more of an emotional reaction to HnK. I still think about this show almost every day lol.

@glacecoco

6 жыл бұрын

Katsuo I'm in the same situation don't worry lol, even after all this month's there's not a single week where I don't listen to Houseki No kuni ost (same for violet evergarden tho), it is my third favourite all time anime btw 😂😂

@meghenmatta2080

6 жыл бұрын

Also lets just ignore how weirdly pedophillic the manga is/gets (made in abyss)

@jamesbratten4407

6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore made in abyss

A review for this review: It's... kinda disappointing... Sorry for the extensive tear-down, I'm sure you're thinking "well why don't you make a video then". Because, that's not what I'm good at. I hope you'll read this with an open mind for how to improve, not as a scathing condemnation. Full disclosure: I'm a long time manga reader, but that isn't the root of my criticism. This feels like a review that you didn't put a lot of time into, which is sad because I've heard you express your thoughts more eloquently about this show before. First completely dropping the thesis of the video ( a beautiful cg anime) to go on a tangent about the narrative. I would have first emphasized the cinematic and visual strengths, then led into the story with "but there is more to this gem than its outward beauty" or something like that, then finish out with where it succeeds and other cg shows fail. The personalities, it's more that their inherent features lead to the characters various complexes and desires to change what is unchangeable within them, not merely deriving a personality from the gems, a subtle but important difference. The characters themselves are all actually very nuanced and face their own unique struggles with worth. Part of the thematic struggle is that Phos *is* the only character truly capable of change, because they are the only one that lets go of pieces of themselves (though not by choice). Also completely ignoring the complex relationships built up over thousands of years (I could write a thesis paper about Dia and Bort's relationship). The director also spoke at length in several interviews about how he approached this series. You'll also note the show is not "fully cg" in fact much of its beauty comes from the inventive hybrid of traditional and CG animation techniques. As well as Its wonderful use of color, framing, subtle character acting etc... You should've contrasted the mangas art, because its beauty is almost completely inverse to the anime. Derived from striking black and white contrast. And no mention of the *excellent* ost? There is so much to say about this show from an aesthetic perspective. Kongou is *thousands* of years old, and his name is reference to a fictional gem from Japanese mythology. Japanese, Hindu and buddhist philosophy are heavily at play in the series. The Steven universe bit could have been funnier if made more brief and tongue in cheek, the execution here feels self indulgent for the joke (should also note that the manga is older than SU). I would have featured the manga cover when you mention the mangaka at the beginning, and again when plugging bookwalker. When mentioning how the manga designs are more androgynous you should show examples to demonstrate Finally while I can't blame you for how you feel about the ending, I much prefer the manga accurate retelling (barring some details) as opposed to trying to force an open ended tale into a conclusive narrative, because in many ways, this is just the prologue of Phos's story. Tl;dr: The review feels like it was rushed for a deadline because you didn't know what other show to write about. Poorly constructed, and in need of another editorial pass, or two. I'm glad you are bringing more attention to the show, as a fan of the series nothing makes me happier than to see people enjoy it. But I also want to see people do the series justice.

@stella_lilies

6 жыл бұрын

nullgator I thought the review was good though I also agree with some of your criticism. Sorry for the unimportant comment, didn’t want to just give it a thumbs up. :P

@sebbensebbenandsebben691

6 жыл бұрын

Well said

@fbi6840

5 жыл бұрын

The one thing I find wrong with his opinion with the anime season ending is that, the season ended with a cliffhanger, because the studio could only work with the first 3 volumes, the others weren't made when Houseki No Kuni was being animated. I felt like some of the stuff that was important was left out for the sake of "lemme make this shorter" which is really disappointing.

@jinn3604

4 жыл бұрын

Love your comment! I agree with all you said! :3

Some spoilers ahead. Correction: -Sensei is actually a gem, but a mythical and indestructible one. Also, I always thought that the fact that the gems don’t really change that much, was part of the setting (especially considering they all could’ve been existing there for thousands of years or more), and the drastic “character progression” of Phos was made possible only because she changed her “composition” throughout the story - which meant she simply wasn’t really herself anymore. The show time and again seemed to nod at the fact that it’s mostly an unchanging and boring community (the monotony broken only by those rare occasions when they find someone new, or lose someone in the fight against the Moon People). But maybe it’s just me overthinking it.

@kakowin

6 жыл бұрын

Nvaier I'm almost sure thet Ichikawa wanted to make more like rocks by making them stay the same despite long time passing so you are probably right. By the way (manga spoiler warning) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When in the manga phos wakes up 100 years later everyone except cairgorn (best gem) is still the same. That kinda support the feeling that rocks don't change.

@seabb

6 жыл бұрын

plEASE add more blank lines between the spoiler warning and the first spoiler! That line of text was unavoidable for me while I was scrolling down ;-;

@kakowin

6 жыл бұрын

sorry i'll edit it

@nvaierwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Shell B If you meant the sensei information, then it’s not really a spoiler. More like trivia? It is pretty obvious he is one of the gems, but one that seems invicible, and harder than any of them. Which means he can’t be a real world gem (considering Diamond is among the crew). Therefore „mythical”. Nothing plot relevant.

@Th3Sh1n1gam1

6 жыл бұрын

Sensei is not a gem although he represents adamantite, he is a machine, which like adamantite is a human construct that does not exist by chance in nature.

The only thing Land of The Lustrous and Steven Universe have in common are the gem names.

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

Just as even the most staunch dub haters usually admit that Cowboy Bebop has a fantastic dub, even the most ardent CG hater has to admit that Land of the Lustrous looks amazing.

Arcada you’re my favorite. I really appreciate your existence

First.... anyway i LOVE this anime so much... hoping for second season...

Very surprised it's not certified frosty. What a good show!

FINALLY! I hope this helps boosting the size of the fandom for this show

So you said how all of the other characters didnt go through any changes and instead of finishing the video I'm just gonna impulsively tell you my theory as to why they don't change. In land of the lustrous all of the other gems have a purpose and they live by their roles and have no desire to really change much, they work like gears on a clock, each doing their part and staying in line. Phos didn't have a place and desperately wanted one, the others however saw Phos as a nuisance, such as when Dia thought Phos was turned into a slug the others didn't care much and said that nothing would change. Phis was the only one to have the motivation and a reason to change, they wanted a place. Thank you to those who decided to read my sinanigins.

Thank you so much for making a video about Lustrous. It deserved more credit than it received last year. This was one of only a few anime that really got to me on an emotional level, and it only made it better that the show looked so beautiful.

I would love to see your take on Bubuki Buranki some time. That's a full 3DCG show that I thought used the technology really well.

@kevin427

6 жыл бұрын

It's really in full CG? Now I'm even more interested in watching that show.

Ngl a lot of these problems would be solved if the studio decided to animate the rest of the manga

Dude your videos are music delight. I can´t express how peace and confortanble i fell with the music format you put on. Unique in anime review videos. Congratulations

this video makes me so happy, thank you Arkada

CGI done right in anime

I remember seeing the mangaka make a public request to Sentai Filmworks to use exclusively They/Them pronouns for all the Gems if they dub LotL.

@BonDieu617

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. It's harder to do genderless pronouns in English, but the fact that the mangaka has such a grasp of the subtleties of the English language is really impressive.

@stella_lilies

6 жыл бұрын

BonDieu617 yeah I agree, that’s soo cool to see!!

@Hey-Its-Dingo

6 жыл бұрын

BonDieu617 Thinking about it, I think she specifically said "gender nuetral", but in English that would be "They/Them" pronouns.

This show impressed me so much that I read the manga for it. Boi if the later scenes ever get animated we might have an anime of the year contender, even more than what we had already.

Yaay so glad you reviewed this! One of my favourite shows of 2017!

I get what you mean about open endings, especially ones that leave you hanging on a thread (I'm looking at you NGNL). However, I think that the mysterious ending fits the ethereal atmosphere the show was trying to present. Personally, I knew that we weren't going to get a solid conclusion. However, regardless of that, there was some closure to be made, and it didn't feel out of place. Phos became a new and more developed version of herself. At this point, shows that don't get sequels but deserve one isn't necessary a flaw in terms of the story as a whole. In fact, to me, it makes that show much more valuable and better. I would rather be torn by all these emotions of no sequel than to have a complete story but having it not be as riveting as I first expected. It's that small sliver of hope that keeps me watching anime. For example, after all these years, Danmachi is getting a season 2, and say what you want about Loli Big-Boobs, but I am super excited for something that I have waited 3 years for. That said, there is a possibility of a season two for this show. Orange, the studio, has recently sent out requests for freelance artists. Take that as you may, but the studio definitely has the budget and the support for their first massive hit to receive a continuation.

In the manga, supporting characters get their character developments too. Good and bad. Like in the latest chapter (chp68)

my gawd, you have improved with talking a bit less stressed, I used to avoid your vids because of that but it has improved alot O: naice ty

been waiting a long time for this video. finally

Yeah, but where is the second season? Damn it!!!

Well the animations themself still look a little bit clumpsy but normal animes can have that Problem, too. I think I only recognize that flaw because I'm judging a cg anime harder.

@kevin427

6 жыл бұрын

"Clumpsy"? What do you mean by that?

So glad you decided to review this one. :D

This and Made in Abyss were one of the best anime from last year and I’m very appreciative of you for making videos on both shows. Keep up the good work, Arkada, and let’s all pray for a season 2. Phos is my spirit animal.

Still the best example of CGI anime is the Final Fantasy Advent Children movie. That movie does not only still hold up but actually looks good amd was used to make intensely detailed and fast paced fight scenes. Tifa's fight in the church especially.

@Shadowscreemer

6 жыл бұрын

I can see why you say that this was a better CGI, but as you said, it's a movie. Movies tend to have much higher budget to begin with. I realy doubt that studio Orange had as much money as creators of "Advnt Children". Still, I can agree that this movie looks great.

@TheMuffinMan1894

6 жыл бұрын

The "realistic" CGI films like FFAC, Gantz 0 and Appleseed look way better; its TV CGI that looks (mostly) hideous

@Shadowscreemer

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's why I think that "Land of the Lustrous" is such an important show for CGI shows. It's something that finaly breaks through this weird sigma everyone put on this type of shows.

I was worried you would just pass this show, glad you didn't, it's pretty good :)

finally you do this anime, been long over due

Loved seeing your panel on magical girls at momocon! I was the guy that asked about made in abyss and the feelings you felt i forgot to say good bye so*ehem* bye! Hope you enjoyed your stay in hotlanta.

I don't know what to type.

Citrus vs orange xD

The Cinnabar OST is the best piece of music from anything that came out last year. And that's saying something.

Finally! So glad you're tackling this! And I'm still hoping for a second season since the manga is still going. Also, I'm convinced that the leader is a fictional gem called Adamant, which is incredibly hard.

Yay, now I have something to replace Steven Universe.

@skulllatte3352

6 жыл бұрын

Apart from the gem creatures, there's literally *nothing* in common. Even them being gems is different. Still if you're interested go for it! Either that if you're joking...

@destroyerblackdragon

6 жыл бұрын

You could watch both.

Nice, a good CGI anime, unlike *cough* *cough* Handshakers *cough*

Thank you very much, Arcada, for giving this wonderful anime the spotlight it truly deserves.

Glad to see this getting talked about, as it was definitely my favorite show of last year. I couldn't specify why, but it resonated incredibly well with me. Though I will concede the ending is a bit abrupt. Having read the first 5 volumes of the manga (I couldn't help myself after how much I enjoyed the anime), I can definitely say that it did seem to mash things together to get to a halfway decent break point, even if it is a cliffhanger. They even moved Padparadscha's appearance forward, presumably because they felt that was significant enough they wanted to have it before the seasonal break. Ultimately, I'm not sure there was a good point for them to stop that wouldn't be a cliffhanger, at least without having enough episodes to adapt the entire manga. As for the animation, I really did love that part of it. I feel like part of what made the CG so good is the fact that so much of the anime feels like it couldn't have been done the way it was. Most notably the way it allows them to add texture to the characters' "hair" and other exposed gem parts, as well as some of the sweeping camera shots.

Please do a review for, Violet Evergarden.

@joshuazarate3875

6 жыл бұрын

Ignacio Miguel But that was a first reaction, not a full-on review.

@SourRobo8364

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, he needs to fully review the series and give it a proper rating.

I think i might be obsessed with this anime. Before i even realise i've bought all the manga and the artbook

OMG I have waited so long for this yay!

It Was Supposed To Be A Cliff Hanger. Phos Changes Much More And Starts A War In The Manga Well. The Start Of One

#BortBestRock

@viedralavinova8266

6 жыл бұрын

Funny way to spell Cinnabar

@monitoradiation

6 жыл бұрын

Funny way to spell Rutile /heh

@JuicedLeaf

6 жыл бұрын

C’mon, Ghost hasn’t even made an appearance yet.

@soragami6247

6 жыл бұрын

I thought Antarcticite was pretty cool..... .... .... .... .... .... Heh

@dvendddo7454

6 жыл бұрын

Random Gentleman lapis lazuli too... At least her head

I recall you getting upset and gave up on ep 1. And then people had to convince you to see it

@ipopa1995

6 жыл бұрын

OH yeah :3 Someone in the comments that also mentioned the past fall podcast with mothers basement.

@Joelbrandan

6 жыл бұрын

Ioana Popa Thats exactly what I saw. He got mad because there was no plot and it was boring. It was fall 2017 anime reviews

@ufusnake

6 жыл бұрын

I’m not piloting the eva yeah they were awful on that podcast

Downright my favourite anime. So glad you covered it

The beauty in this show was just astounding. Great watch for sure, and of course great review as always. March comes in like a lion next? Maybe?

Not frosty? But why?

@wafflesthewookiee4716

6 жыл бұрын

Lulink Because the ending is paramount, and Lustrous ended on a cliffhanger.

@RuinousCat

6 жыл бұрын

I can't say that the ending was the fault of the studio or author. It is just how many episodes they could produce and if they tried to give an ending then it would be completely rendered non-canon if there is a season 2 (hope there is). I read a couple chapters after the ending of the anime (waiting for more manga volumes to be available to buy) and from what I can see none of those events could give a nice ending and then be picked up again as they introduced another character and stuff.

@Rugybrat

6 жыл бұрын

Waffles The Wookie so did made in abyss

@rumfordc

6 жыл бұрын

yea i really don't think that's fair since Made in Abyss had the same unresolved ending and it got a Frosty

@Lulink013

6 жыл бұрын

To be fair MiA ends with a "checkpoint", to keep Mother's Basement game analogy. LotL ends with (arguably) a cliffhanger.

WHERE IS VIOLET EVERGARDEN REVIEW

@kordeliiius9821

6 жыл бұрын

JanChrstn Uy it's there

Yesss, thanks so much for covering it! It's really underrepresented in the community just because it's CG

This is getting me back to anime

So this is like Steven Universe if it were an anime based on gems.

@Brandon-bc1fz

6 жыл бұрын

The only similarity between the two would be the Gems. So i feel it's a stretch to say "it's like Steven Universe".

@sebastianbedoya7456

6 жыл бұрын

Steven Universe pilot came out in 2013... And Land of lustrous in 2012

@AW-vk6zt

6 жыл бұрын

Even the gem similarity isn't all that much to go by. The gems in SU have their bodies basically being holograms, and there's little to no mention of hardness or other gem properties. Lustrous however has the gems derive their traits from the gem they are made from (Watermelon Tourmaline and Cinnabar especially), and their hardness is put into play heavily, especially when they fight. I really wish people would stop comparing the two. It's like comparing Fate with Battle Royale. Aside from the killing-game concept, there's little else to go by.

@corndoghead1

6 жыл бұрын

OTHER WAY AROUND..

This took long enough. Was waiting for it for months.

Holy shit, I don't think ive ever liked a video from you so much. Great video man

I have been waiting for this.

this isn't the review I wanted but it is the review I needed thanks Ark

This is certainly interesting. I might just pick it up. As a long time fan of animation, traditional and nontraditional, I am pleased to see an eastern production use CGI competently without falling victim to the common visual problems you typically see.

Does anyone know the music at the start of the video?

I see you're switching up your video format a bit, it's really nice so far and it's cool to see you try new things, Arkada