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Actually subj. Interview here. Very interesting, here is a quote on Pom Poko (you know, that film about tanuki) and eco terrorism:

I did not know about this point of view. They consider the tanuki to be terrorists? But they are the victims. The film depicts a drama; it is the end of a world, the end of the tanuki world. I wanted the viewer to look from the point of view of the animals and try to make us perceive how our world appears to us seen from the outside. However, the terrorist label does not disturb me. Today, terrorists are public enemy number 1. But historically, terrorism was sometimes a mean of asking attention of the established society. This state of mind existed until in the seventies. Terrorism sometimes had the capacity to make the world or people reflect on their condition.

And about fantasy domination:

I cannot speak for other countries, but in Japan there is indeed a domination of what I consider as “fantasy”, in cinema or in manga. For these types of art, there are of course often interesting works. However, it’s because of its monopoly that the young people tend to consume only these types of works and only live in these chimerical universes. All of the video games or the films water the young spectators of these universes. Another element which strikes me is that aesthetically speaking, these works tend towards ultra-realism, either using real photos which are manipulated using a computer or using 3D often blurring the border between the real world and the “fantasy” world. The problem with this is that when the young people find themselves in reality, they find it dull and depressing and only dream of living in a factitious universe. I think this is a shame and consider it as dangerous. This is why I do not appreciate “fantasy” in general.

Takahata rules! (more…)

OMG, Paradise Kiss! I’m watching it over. A must for everyone who haven’t seen it yet. Simply the best character design imho. I’ll keep it on my harddisk (instead of putting it aside on DVD, and this is recognition, you know ;-)). Some people are saying that it’s not as good as manga… I have to get that manga! The opening titled Lonely in Gorgeous is good as well (I’ve got PV), but the ending, Do You Want To by Franz Ferdinand, is my favorite now, it’s so driving. Plus, look at that car! And one more time. It’s gorgeous (lonely in gorgeous (whatever it means)).

And here you can read about real Parakiss shop in Tokyo, Japan and take a look at some pictures from there.

P.S.: Українский переклад можна знайти на уаніме.