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*SPOILERS: I would highly recommend watching all of Clannad and After Story first before watching this video. Clannad is a very special anime for me, I stand by it being one of the best drama shows the medium has to offer. In this video I focus on only one of the many, many themes the show presents. Looking at how the show portrays time, flow and change (or the sources for hardships in life) and how Tomoya gradually learns to overcome them. I hope you enjoy the video! This should be obvious, but, this is not a review. Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Subscribe For More Reviews: http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7 Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Clannad description: A drama and romance visual novel in which the player assumes the role of Tomoya Okazaki. Much of its gameplay is spent on reading the story's narrative and dialogue. Clannad follows a branching plot line with multiple endings; depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction. Both the Clannad and After Story anime are available from Sentai Filmworks on Blu-ray and DVD. This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

Tamako Love Story, the continuation of Tamako Market, is one of my favourite anime movies for one huge reason, its subtle but excellent visual composition (or cinematography). Honestly, Kyoto Animation are just such a great studio. In my opinion, it's a must watch if you've enjoyed other shows I've talked about on this channel- in this video I wanted to explain why. Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Tamako Love Story Description: Tamako Love Story is the 2014 animated romantic comedy sequel to the anime series Tamako Market produced by Kyoto Animation and distributed by Shochiku Company Limited, premiering in Japan on April 26th, 2014. It was directed by Naoko Yamada, and produced by Shinichi Nakamura. Its theme song "Principles" was performed by voice actress Aya Suzaki, and the Blu-ray was released on October 10, 2014 Tamako Market is available from Sentai Filmworks on Blu-ray and DVD. As far as I'm aware, Tamako Love Story is yet to receive any western distribution. This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

"It's all the same thing" is something I hear thrown around a lot when discussing slice of life anime, which couldn't be any less true. So, I decided to do the only logical thing and make a video on it! Here are the misconception(s) of slice of life in anime. Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Slice of life anime featured in order of appearance: Tari Tari Wolf Children K-on Nagi No Asukara Barakamon Anohana Non Non Biyori Tamako Love Story Hanasaku Iroha Yuru Yuri Hibike Euphonium! Yama No Susume Wakaba Girl Clannad After Story The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Tamayura Hanayamata Hotarubi no Mori e Little Busters! Refrain Kokoro Connect Natsume Yuujinchou Yuyushiki A Channel Genshiken Well that's certainly a variety, huh? Music used in this video: Hibike Euphonium! ED- Tutti! Nujabes- A Day by Atmosphere Supreme K-on! Movie ED- Singing! K-on!! Soundtrack- U & I Nagi No Asukara Soundtrack- Hikari no Waltz Hanasaku Iroha Soundtrack- Soyokaze ni Nabiku Kusa no Youni Wolf Children- Ki Toki to Yonhon Ashi no Odori This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

In this video I take a look at the specifics of why Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Hai to Gensou no Grimgar) stands out as a fantasy show, and why I believe this alone is enough to confidently say it's great. Also, although I featured a bunch of anime that I believe lack much originality, that doesn't equate to a complete lack of value! (Just a note if that somehow angers you!) Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash description: Living, isn't easy. When Haruhiro awakens, he's in the dark. He doesn't know where he is, why is he here, and where he came from. Around him there are several men and women who have the same circumstances. Together, they advance forward away from the darkness, and a world they've never seen before called "Grimgar" spreads out before them. Memories, money, special powers — This is the reality we who have none of those things have obtained. Music Used (In Order): (K)NoW_NAME - Head Wind Nujabes - Reflection Eternal (K)NoW_NAME - Rainy Tone (instrumental) (K)NoW_NAME - Havest (instrumental)

Lighting is one of the most powerful cinematic techniques that a director/cinematographer can utilise in film, but what about anime? Turns out a lot of the same tricks of the trade still apply. This video features shots from over 35 anime, with an in-depth look at 7 of them. All make excellent use of lighting in one way or another. Anime featured in this video (in order of appearance): Hibike! Euphonium * K-on! Movie * Your Lie In April Flying Witch Love Live! Movie * Non Non Biyori * Hotarubi no Mori e Haikyuu!! SNAFU S2 Hyouka Shirobako Tamoko Love Story Kyousougiga * The Idolm@ster Free! Wolf Children Silver Spoon Kiznaiver Another Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress K-on! Tari Tari Little Busters! Hataraku Maou-sama! Ao Haru Ride Kiki's Delivery Service To Love Ru Darkness Spice and Wolf Nagi No Asukara * Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou The Disappearance of Haurhi Suzumiya * The Pet Girl of Sakurasou White Album 2 Little Witch Academia (* = Talked about in detail) Source for quote from Naoko Yamada: https://ultimatemegax.wordpress.com/2014/12/02/k-on-movie-interview-director-naoko-yamada/ Music (In order of use): Anime Song Orchestra II - READY!! Laurel and Hardy (LeRoy Shield) - Beautiful Lady Your Lie in April (OST) - Yuujin A-Kun Wo Watashi No Bansousha Ni Ninmeishimasu Hibike! Euphonium (OST) - Unmei no nagare Hanasaku Iroha (OST) - Koko ga Bonbori Toki K-on! The Movie (OST) - Hakugin no Asa Nagi No Asukara (OST) - Good Morning!! Hibike! Euphonium (OST) - Tsuisou Charlotte (OST) - Owaru Yume Pet Girl of Sakurasou (OST) - DAYS of DASH piano arr. Enjoy! Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss

Today we take a look at a personal favourite of mine from the summer anime season, Orange. Directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki, we all had high hopes and so far it's delivering! In this video I focus on just one aspect that this anime is excelling in... use of color. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Anime featured in this video: Orange Clannad After Story K-on! Movie Steins; Gate Music featured in this video: Kobukoro - Mirai (Acoustic cover by Tam Lu Music) GONTITI - かえりみち Chelsy - I Will Masakatsu Takagi - Sora Tsutsumi