I find it a little ironic that Tezuka was speaking about CG animation and acceptance of Japan's animation worldwide a scant two years before his death. These days, CG is practically a given almost anywhere. That, and we've got folks like you and I, who practically LIVE off of anime, all over the world.
I wonder what Tezuka would think if he saw the state of Japanese animation today?
Gosh, I dunno. Single film? Probably some multi-laserdisc import set (LDs have a maximum run time of 60 min, so longer movies require two disc.) My LDs of "Arcadia of my Youth" and "Laputa" both have ¥12,500 price tags. But, it may be the 3-LD box set of Otomo's "Memories", but I don't have the price sticker.
What's your most expensive anime film in your collection? And if you could make a rough estimate how much have you spent on anime throughout your life? Do you collect any other anime related products other then films and tv shows?
Good review. Thanks for mentioning me. I like the US title "Astonishing Work". It sounds better than the Australian title "Experimental Films" . Legend of the Forest was my favourite. A combination of various animations with Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony makes me appreciate Tezukas work for what it is, a masterpiece. Every anime fan should have this.
I agree, "Experimental" seems a poor marketing term. It conjures the image of a film school student trying some stop-motion project with licorice twists and jelly beans.
I find it a little ironic that Tezuka was speaking about CG animation and acceptance of Japan's animation worldwide a scant two years before his death. These days, CG is practically a given almost anywhere. That, and we've got folks like you and I, who practically LIVE off of anime, all over the world.
I wonder what Tezuka would think if he saw the state of Japanese animation today?
Levitz9 2 years ago
Gosh, I dunno. Single film? Probably some multi-laserdisc import set (LDs have a maximum run time of 60 min, so longer movies require two disc.) My LDs of "Arcadia of my Youth" and "Laputa" both have ¥12,500 price tags. But, it may be the 3-LD box set of Otomo's "Memories", but I don't have the price sticker.
GrumpyJiisan 2 years ago
What's your most expensive anime film in your collection? And if you could make a rough estimate how much have you spent on anime throughout your life? Do you collect any other anime related products other then films and tv shows?
animeindoorsir 2 years ago
Quality review as always, Jii-san!
fadsneverdie 2 years ago
Good review. Thanks for mentioning me. I like the US title "Astonishing Work". It sounds better than the Australian title "Experimental Films" . Legend of the Forest was my favourite. A combination of various animations with Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony makes me appreciate Tezukas work for what it is, a masterpiece. Every anime fan should have this.
whoisyouranime 2 years ago 5
I agree, "Experimental" seems a poor marketing term. It conjures the image of a film school student trying some stop-motion project with licorice twists and jelly beans.
GrumpyJiisan 2 years ago