Akio/Anthy/Utena - "Smooth Criminal" (Revolutionary Girl Utena & Adolescence of Utena AMV)

[ChromeHomura]

This AMV makes me wish I could sing this song in Japanese.

[Louchan2]

I adore your Utena AMVs. <3 Like seriously.

But one thing I've noticed in the, you seem to have problems putting scenes in slow motion without making them look like their "lagging". It's a bit of a shame since it ruins the pacing somewhat. D: Still, they are very much enjoyable.

[robynsegg]

The 1st time I read the manga, I ALWAYS THOUGHT that Dios/Akio was patterned after Michael Jackson. Dios/Akio really do resemble Michael, w/ the light tan skin & the military garb. What got me even more was that the manga was published in '96 around the time when Michael's marriage to LMP was ending. During that time, Michael wore a short curly hair cut... just like Dios. But he was more known for his long tresses, just like Akio. I've always wondered of BE-Papas modeled them after MJ.

[robynsegg]

@robynsegg: UTENA FANS: For any1 Utena fan who has the manga, take a good look @ Volume #5, page 15 & tell me that that is not Michael Jackson! In fact, in 1 of the speech bubbles Dios says to a young Utena, "You are not alone... never alone." Does any1 else see this, or is it just me?

[Aki65]

man this is an accurate title on akio XD good job good song choice too! :3

[SumireHio19]

Anthy, are you okay? You okay? You okay Anthy?

awesome amv & song choice

[muhminatali1]

LMFAO SIIIIICK!

lol any Amv with Utena's Just amazing :}}

[rainbowheydrich]

MJ's version is much better.

[AnimentalCosplayer]

This song totally suits the three of them. "Smooth Criminal"- no better words could describe Akio. Especially love the mix of the tv && movie clips in this. Really on beat, great job. Plus, I've been addicted to this song since forever :D

[beautifulybrainsick]

lol the guitar at 2:16 makes the tea pouring look so epic XD

Amazing video 5/5 and faved ^-^

[AmeFlamme]

Oh, it's delicious! Smooth criminal - the most accurate definition of Akio!

[sharnii]

He is such a smooooooooth one. ^^

[muhminatali1]

@AmeFlamme Soo true Dude :o

[underthemoonbeam]

Awesome. I'm not much of a fan of this version. I like MJ's version better (it's a little more creepier), but I like the storyline of the AMV. You did a great job with the effects too x3 5 stars!

[sharnii]

Thanks underthemoonbeam, I appreciate you saying! Especially since you prefer the MJ version.

[Meiscochan]

2:08 I don't know why but that expression Akio has creeps me out

[sharnii]

Me too hehe.

[Meiscochan]

amazing so perfect!

gotta say I am quite a fan of your work Sharnii

[sharnii]

That's what I love to hear. XD

[LoveSasukeKai]

You know, almost my whole Utena-playlist consist of your wonderful videos.

And this piece of addicting art goes right there too X3

[sharnii]

Possibly the best compliment I've ever received. ;p I'm honored to hear that mate. XD Yay!

[LoveSasukeKai]

@sharnii ^w^

[Elie314]

Very nice. The first couple of seconds really grabs your attention, doesn't it?

[sharnii]

That's the hope. ;p That particular elevator thing always grabbed my attention in the anime.

[WinstonTA]

Best. Thing. Ever. :D

[sharnii]

Yay! XD

[CalyxAsgard]

Wasn't this song Micheal Jackson's song originally?

[sharnii]

Yep it's Jacko's. But although I do like the original, I'm an even bigger fan of this cover by Alien Ant Farm. ;p It's got such...zest.

[Akashasdaughter]

I really love your Utena videos!

[sharnii]

Ty :) Yay.

[minnymoon1360]

vary cool but some parts of the vid where slow and lagged a bit, just so you know :)

[sharnii]

Yeah I saw :( Even on HD. I don't really know what to do to fix it - it happens to all my uploads.

[sharnii]

BTW if anyone has any ideas on how to fix that, let me know. ^^ I save my amvs using Sony Vegas 8 and I'm supposedly using the best settings for youtube. But sometimes I wonder...

[minnymoon1360]

do you save the file type under the name "windows media video V11 (*.wmv)" ?

[sharnii]

I'll have to check. I got my file saving setting out of a tutorial vid on youtube for best quality.

[sharnii]

I save under "windows media video V9" - i think the version of Vegas Pro I have (8) only allows that.

[MindArt]

the song is right on the money

[sharnii]

Yeah it is ^^