@pleaseclap7890
2:50 Honestly that really does look a lot like the kind of expression you’d see in Fujimoto’s work.
@MysteryMedia2001
Whenever someone talks about Goodbye Eri or Look Back I just get the urge to go grab my copy off the shelf and reread it. They are both some of the best manga I have ever read
@azarsgp
After reading the CSM manga I could’nt be more thrilled with the direction they took the anime. 10/10
@alaytheaherr
tbh i thought fujimoto's works were too bleak for me but as more of his works have been adapted and my exposure to them has grown, i recognize that he truly has hope. and believes that people can overcome the horrors (god, the horrors)--at, perhaps, great cost--but there is an undeniable optimism buried underneath that uncomfortable grit. people should strive to live, for even the smallest reasons. i appreciate you talking about his work in this way! it allows me to appreciate the artistry of his paneling and his skills as a visual storyteller in a deeper way than i think i allow myself to since i can only read his works once in a while.
@guymanhumanperson
I loved goodbye eri, so emotional, it directly examines the sheer complexity of people and their emotions, with the main character seemingly running from his problems, the complexities of his relationship with his mother, with eri, it's all so inspiring from the perspective of another creator, and insightful as a person who doesn't quite understand and pick up on emotion.
@lordofbread8727
god i love sayonara eri with every fiber of my being. People have been asking for an anime adaptation but i feel like the manga makes it more special cause it’s trying to mimic a movie in still black and white manga pages and that makes the visual super special.
@QuintusCunctator
The complaints about the adaptation of Chainsaw Man reminded me of the criticism that drowned out and buried the anime of Flowers of Evil. In my opinion, a panel-by-panel adaptation of a manga in anime form is often superfluous, because it adds nothing to the original material. When, on the other hand, an anime tries to exploit the innate and exclusive potential of the medium, and tries to do something more, or different - that's where it elevates itself and becomes both "equal and different" to its source. In the case of Flowers of Evil, the estrangement generated by the rotoscope scenes was a perfect mirror of the unease and sense of disconnection from reality of the story's protagonists, and as such it was a very apt choice. Thanks for this video, and for the food for thought!
@cervidae3291
i had to pause this video right as soon as you started describing Goodbye, Eri to go find and read it. i read the entire thing in one sitting over my dinner and then finished your video. fujimoto is an absolute fuckin master of his craft. i've never read manga like his before. his work is what i have fever dreams about, in the way that they've been what ive been looking for in stories my whole life, what ive dreamt of creating myself for most of my life, and what my dreams very literally feel like. i can tell how much he loves what he does in every page. i CANNOT get over how he portrays characters moving through the spaces he creates, especially in Goodbye, Eri. i have legitimately never read a manga like this one before. not even his own other works feel quite like this one to me. youve hit the nail on the head with this vid and your analysis. thank you so much for reminding me that ive needed to read this one shot. im so, so glad your video came across my sidebar. i feel like this oneshot changed me life imitates art, art (film) creates reality, and i need to create to keep living in my reality. thats what Goodbye Eri felt like to me, and i feel the same for myself
@starsong3
this is the first of fujimoto's works that I actually read, and the way it played with reality and metatextuality was so interesting-- i told myself i needed to ruminate on it and reread it later, but never got around to it, so this is a good reminder/revisiting!!!! and now i've read a couple volumes of chainsaw man and can really see why people resonate with his storytelling and art. this is such a fun video! and the flourishes on your part were delightful!
@copiipasta1468
Fujimoto also made just listen to the song before part 2 and is arguable the most important for part 2s change of pace
@MelvaCross
Fujimoto is a mad genius. His stuff looks immature and nonsensical, but the more you pay attention and the more you spend time thinking about it, the better it gets.
@KatieAngelWitch
I'm so glad I could buy Goodbye Eri here, it's such a good manga, such a good little and gorgeous read. Fujimoto using the same idea of perfectly structured panel, like how in Watchmen you have the 9 panels per page, really makes it flow in such a good way.
@SemekiIzuio
I agree CSM was almost perfect the way it was animated. Also considering CSM has an emotional kind of connection with Denji trying to understand love and joy. Taking the small cinematic idle scenes makes the bigger action scenes far more impactful because the build up was there. Its a shame S2 wont be the same
@HorseEmoji
Really great video. You have a real knack for succinctly communicating your points while managing enough breathing room for them to sink in before moving on. It's nice to hear someone effectively pace the mentioning of the importance of pacing.
@trayhl
Just started watching the video. People HATED the CSM adaptation????? O.o What. How. WHY??????????
@mallomofun
I started to follow you during dungeon meshi videos but i really enjoy your commentary! Thank you for the videos, you do great job
@Catanim
Chainsaw Man show's art style was what made it stand out to me while watching it; its beautiful atmosphere and thoughtful camera shots were what drew me in and kept me watching (Aki's morning routine and his flashbacks to Himeno come to mind). I think it truly elevated its source material and is a testament to the art of adaptation. There is a video about CM's opening song and how it said that Japanese songwriters don't limit themselves to genres as much, which is what made the music so good. I think the same about the CM's stylistic allusion towards the author's love of western cinema making it stand out amongst other anime. The show truly inspired me to look at animation and film from a different perspective. Its a shame that the director got bullied for his creative decision and I hope the style doesn't change in the later seasons. btw I started watching your videos from your Dungeon Meshi series. As an aspiring animator (I'm going to school for it this september) I loved to watch your breakdowns of the episodes as they came out, not only for their useful info, but your touches of humor and personality that made it fun. Thank you for all your thoughtful analysis.
@ascendedbaguetteman5842
How in the world do you have so few subscribers ? Your work is high quality I'm glad I sticked around after dungeon meshi, I should be thanking you not the other way around !
@tuiteyfruity5010
Have I seen chainsaw man? Or consume Fujimotos work? No. Do I plan to? Perhaps. No plans as of now I have other priorities. But I love to learn about stories and shows other people are enjoying! And your videos are like little documentaries! I learn so much about the medium and stories! Keep up these amazing videos! I will be here to watch them!
@lucalamanna-vg2bz