Thread 281720316

>NO SHOUNENSHIT

Discuss
>Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke), Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Paprika), Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), Hideaki Anno (Evangelion, Nadia), Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Princess Kaguya)
>Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), Osamu Dezaki (Rose of Versailles, Ashita no Joe 2), Masaaki Yuasa (Ping Pong, Tatami Galaxy)
>Yoshiyuki Tomino (Mobile Suit Gundam), Makoto Shinkai (Your Name, Suzume), Kunihiko Ikuhara (Utena, Penguindrum), Yasuhiro Yoshiura (Time of Eve, Patema Inverted), Hiroyuki Imaishi (Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill), Hiroshi Hamasaki (Steins;Gate, Texhnolyze), Rintaro (Metropolis, Galaxy Express 999), Ryutaro Nakamura (Serial Experiments Lain, Kino's Journey)
>Kiyotaka Oshiyama (Flip Flappers, Look Back), Takayuki Hirao (Paradox Spiral, Futakoi Alternative, Pompo: The Cinéphile), Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo), Akiyuki Shinbo (Monogatari, Madoka), Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice, K-On!), Yutaka Yamamoto (Fractale, Kannagi)

Who is your favourite?
Who has the best politics? Writing? Direction? Animation?
Which upcoming works have the most promise?

>>281720316 (OP)
Ashita no Joe was in a shounen magazine, you know

>>281720316 (OP)
Miyazaki is the GOAT followed by Takahata and Dezaki

>>281720369
Wow you are a genius... it's almost like I'm talking about a specific archetype of Dragon Ball-inspired battle slop with superpowers and escalating powerlevels, and not every single anime that originated from a shounen magazine

>>281720369
So was Look Back and both are good because of the source material first and foremost

>>281720316 (OP)
>Akiyuki Shinbo (Monogatari, Madoka)
He directed neither of those you faggot. He is a figurehead at SHAFT. Some shows he actually directed are Nanoha and Le Portrait de Petit Cossette. Also some banger episodes on Yu Yu Hakusho

Oshii (Bakemonogatari, Kizumonogatari) is the most notable Monogatari and SHAFT director

>>281720316 (OP)
Miyazaki without beard is cursed

>>281720493
I meant Oishi* obviously

a lot of well known anime directors are super overrated. they are only popular because they appeal to the "I don't normally watch anime, but.." crowd. their work isn't actually any deeper or better looking than other anime that gets dismissed by critics, it's just doesn't have content that typically filters normalfags.

>>281720768
>they are only popular because they appeal to the "I don't normally watch anime, but.." crowd
I have no idea who you could be referring to here except Miyazaki, who can't be overrated when he made 2-3 of the best movies of all time.

Is Metropolis the most underrated of the big shot films? I felt like the adaption drew in everything, summarizing Tezuka and the grand narrative of otaku subculture at a pure, visceral level with all sorts of beautiful animation to boot.

is there anything else like shinsekai yori in the realm of japanese literature?

>>281720316 (OP)
>no Rie Matsumoto
Kyousougiga and the Pokemon music video alone put her on par with any of the greats

>>281720316 (OP)
>>NO SHOUNENSHIT
>lists a bunch of shonen
>>281720445
look back fucking sucks

>>281722091
For a reading experience similar to Shinsekai Yori, consider books that explore complex social structures, moral ambiguity, and unsettling societal futures, such as Kobo Abe's The Woman in the Dunes for its existential themes. Yusuke Murakami's works like Hard-Boiled Wonderland offer complex, surreal narratives with potentially dark undertones, and Sayaka Murata's The Vanishing World provides exploration of societal norms and individual identity through unsettling stories.
Books with similar themes:
For dystopian and societal complexity:
The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe: This novel delves into themes of existentialism and societal confinement, offering a unique experience that explores the absurd and meaningless aspects of life.
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami: A classic in Japanese dystopian literature, it features a dark, violent world where a class of students is forced into a deadly game of survival, forcing readers to question morality and societal control.
For surrealism and magical realism:
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami: This book is known for its complex and surreal narrative structure, featuring multiple timelines and strange characters that create an immersive and dreamlike experience.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time by Yasutaka Tsutsui: This novel introduces themes of time travel and the consequences of human actions, presented with a unique blend of humor and a touch of darkness, making it a fascinating and thought-provoking read.
For unsettling perspectives and societal unease:
The Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata: Murata's work often explores unsettling themes and the manipulation of societal norms, creating a sense of psychological unease and challenging conventional ideas about individuality.
Confessions by Minato Kanae: This is a psychological thriller that explores dark themes and moral ambiguity through a unique perspective, offering a disturbing and captivating reading experience.

At least you don't think Yoshitoshi Abe was the director of Lain, Texhnolyze, etc like some people.

>>281722603
Chatgpt