Just started watching so dont know if you mentioned it. Most classic stories were about strength vs power. A strong character is placed in a negative situation those who are obsessed with power come to make their life hell , the hero wins but isnt corrupted by power . Most modern stories seem to be obsessed with power ,victim hood and systems of power .which is what the bad guys were obsessed with.

I mean astrid's actor isn't really necessary for a race swap and the live action could be the wrong place to do that, so I might not give this film a chance although I hope it turns out well.

I hate these games having over encumbering lore and stuff, why can’t it be just “4 wierd friends terrorize dream dimensions” or some shite lol this is just too much for me 2 braincells to handle tbh

Attention, lots of text Sometimes I think that people saw so much of the negative side of live action precisely because it was poorly made on Disney's part, and not because it was a """""remake""" (because in the case of httyd based on the director who is the same as the animated trilogy, not a remake), Because some remakes people didn't even complain about or thought they were bad in the sense of not being better than the animation in certain aspects, Lion King for example, they only spoke badly of the film, it wasn't because of the story. script or something like that because it was practically the same as the previous one, so there wasn't much to complain about, but the problem for the crowd was expression, and at some moments you could see them expressing in looks, dubbing, scenes, music not as vivid as the animation, and so on, If people don't complain about other live actions, it's because either the remake is of a bad movie, which gives hope for the remake to be better, or it's not a remake but an adaptation, which is something that should be happen here, since despite the scenes faithful to the animation, it is not a remake or adaptation of the animated trilogy, but rather another adaptation of the book, as if the director were adapting the book for the first time time, and being quite honest, it doesn't matter if it's going to be the same thing, since the point here is for the film to try to make you feel the same sensation you felt the day you watched or resisted the animated version.the first few times, besides seeing what this universe would be like adapted into a real world, where some people just don't like it, not because it's bad (for the love of god, the live action Toothless is so well done that for me it made the animation seem boring, besides being better than the Animatronic from the theater special which besides being well forgotten, NOBODY talks about it being useless to have a theater version since it is the same same story being retold on a stage), but yes because it brings a certain strangeness to people who have seen a lot of animation that only reaches that universe as animation and not as anything else, which is curiously different from other exemplary live actions that were so successful that no one seems to dare to say an A about them, like the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, "Godzilla", the first resident evil, one piece, but that's because some of these are adaptations of games, so who cares? Speaking of these other examples, one thing I also saw about why these adaptations are live action, it is not necessarily for a modern era, but rather to attract new audiences, which is something that worked quite well with One Piece, Sonic and Detective Pikachu. Of course, I also can't lie that it's really annoying when they change characters like in the case of Black Astrid, but again, it's not an adaptation of the animation, but of the book, and if they could change the the visual aspect of dragons like Toothless where in the book he is basically a terrifying terror with a tooth on his snout, so why not the characters? Not to mention that in real life, this thing about all Vikings being white, with the majority having blond hair and blue eyes, has already become a stereotype, since it was discovered that some had fair skin. darker, black hair, and even specimens with black skin, so her being black is not the problem for realistic fidelity,but for the fidelity of the animation or book, I think the important thing here is not about the visual aspect, but but rather about their professionalism, if they do it well, it's all good, you won't even care if it's black or not, but if it's really bad or poorly done, the problem isn't the lack of loyalty and yes, the work is not done with love. I personally give a little hope to this film, even with some concerns, and I think people should try to see it as a special event, and not as something that should be new, which speaking of which, waiting for something completely new and different can also be a problem, whether for an adaptation, remake or even a never-before-seen film,boss baby, trolls, zilla 98, are different and or new films, but... They are not good, besides that nothing is truly new and unique if we analyze it well, anyway, that's it, I vented (I hope I was a good engagement)

I was never a big fan of Jinshi because of how creepy he is no matter how review i watch.

Murder drones, the amazing digital circus, and so many other indie films such as helluva boss, have helped me so much, I met my best friend over her asking me if I knew what murder drones was, and I also love the shows and they played a big part in my life and they still are, but all Disney did was make me happy with the old shows, the new ones don't make me crack a smile at all, but I've been very happy with all the indie animations and grateful for these amazing shows. These amazing digital circus's ah ah? Okay I'll shut up.

i think a better name for Heiter is Jaegermeister!!! it means master hunter.

Finally…some good fucking garbage.

To be fair: every film is a cash grab.

It's unfortunate that Manga has this horrible habit of "first girl never married protagonist". It makes the story predictable, Bulma and Goku - she marries the rival, Sakura and Naruto - she marries the rival, Rukia and Ichigo - she marries the rival... Props to One Piece for not pairing Nami with Zoro.

Well this is DreamWorks they might do live action remakes better than Disney and besides Dean Deblois who directed the original trilogy is returning to direct the film

I don't like live-action remakes by default. They're FAR less visually appealing to me, and ironically feel as though they've had the life sucked out of them: Lighting is scaled way back, colors are nowhere near as vibrant, body shapes and proportions are brought to normal, and movement isn't as exaggerated. Because, y'know, there's only so much you can do in reality and not have it look off/goofy. But I find the aesthetic of reality to be *boring;* that's _why_ I go to cartoons. I appreciate the skill that goes into making things like still-lifes or photo-realistic models and such, but it *_bores_* me. It always has. And so it's always been *incredibly* frustrating to me to see this focus on turning things into live-action. They're taking these vibrant, exaggerations of life, drowning them in water, and then handing over those washed-out remains. _They feel like cheap bootlegs._ I know that's not the intention or truth, but that's how it feels to me, and why I will pass them up 100% of the time.

Why are we giving Dreamworks the green light when we all know if Disney announced another movie being remade on the same day, you know what the reaction would be. People are such hypocrites.

I didn't manage to cry. I'm too exhausted by the paint-by-numbers sudden tragic backstory flashback in anime by now that even a quite well-executed one triggers annoyance before any intended emotion can kick in.

Honestly, I just don’t see why so many live actions are necessary. We already have the story, and it was good, and we loved it. I just think it would be a lot more productive to pour the time and energy used to make this live action adaptation into making something original. I mean, I suppose it brings more attention to the classics, but I don’t really think they needed more attention just yet. They’re still really popular movies. All I can say is, the movie needs to be absolutely amazing to be anything more than forgettable.

Have you considered comparing the live action and animated adaptations of "Mo Dao Zu Shi"?

How did I miss this one!? I need to reread Fablehaven.

I'm not sure why you went on a tangent about Fan Service, because tbh I don't recall anyone in your comment section, or anywhere really complaining about a lack of it, I thought there was already lots more than usual in this episode with the trying on of various outfits, including bikini's and dom fetish gear, which are definitely not "normal." If anything I was a bit mad they were lazy in reusing the still frame of Yuki in her underwear getting dressed from the last episode, like at least draw it different. Anyway onto what's actually important. If your right about it being different in the Manga, then that makes me lose some respect for the story, particularly that Hitoyoshi apparently was like "No if I persue her then I'm not respecting her" I honestly think that's some wack cuck simping shit, and if that's the lesson I'm supposed to take away from the Manga (Which I'm taking your word for it.) Then that's bullshit. The reason in other media one sided crushes are portrayed as unhealthy is because they honestly are, at some point you have to either get over the person is they have no interest in you, win them over into a relationship with you, or get rejected and move on. The idea that you shouldn't pursue because......it wouldn't be respecting her. I'm sorry that is asinine. If it were simply, he wanted to wait till she had more a context to understand romance so she can respond properly, or he felt that he was inadequate because she is a super awesome badass assassin woman, then I could understand that. But if the reason you gave is correct, I hope the message of the story is he grows out of that. When it comes to Love, you gotta be a little selfish and assertive. The fact its between. "I respect her and thus will not date her" and "Hey Tracy lets Fuck" as some false binary strawman feels very wild. I'm not even sure what your referencing, since most anime romcoms don't really lean into hookup culture, a lot of times they don't even have sex in the story even as an established couple until a timeskip were its simply implied. Kissing is a big event. I honestly felt you went a bit off the rails here. As for the writing advice.... I'm sure its a matter of degree, but I don't really agree into leaning into making things "accessible" a lot of times creative decisions are exclusionary, you have too choose between two different directions which will have mutually exclusive pros and cons. You will appeal to that one person that likes x and exclude the other that prefers y. If you try to be too accessible you dilute all the elements. A Work that is Made for Everyone is a work that Appeals to No One. Maybe that's not what you intended to say, but that's the message that I heard. That's one of the things wrong with Modern Day Hollywood, since budgets are so bloated that literally everyone and their mother has to see a Film just to break even, that have to have the most bland, inoffensive, pleases everyone plot to get everyone, but then since all the films end up feeling the same the audience gets fatigued and it has diminishing returns. By having kinda sorta everything, it excels in pretty much nothing.

The most underrated channel ❤❤

This episode was really beautifly done, i dont think theres anything more to add since you guys have voiced everything i like about the episode. I especially like the "flash back" sequence. Has to be my favorite scene of the season😊. I was just stuck for a few moments after the episode ended. I miss the use of silence in american media. The lack always makes my head hurt.

This episode broke me

What did U watch it on

I am absolutely amazed at how good you analyzed and made this video. I didn't really realize that the story of the two, went this deep. It truly was a beautiful story. I am glad i got the chance to read and watch the manga and anime. This story will always have a place in my heart. Absolutely Great Video By The Way👍

Met the creator. Awesome guy. Very chill.

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Meh I thought it was a real live lol I was very exited

Great. I ship now

5:01:04 Absolutely amazing! It turned out far better than I was expecting. I actually didn’t even know what hairstyle he should have. I kept cycling through any style that came to mind, and nothing fit him. And then Zaza drew it, and it just clicked. And somehow, even though I forgot to include it in my description, Zaza read my mind and included a shining arrow on the bow. I love how the outfit doesn’t look too formal, and almost kind of like armor, but still somewhat comfortable. I have to say, the bracers were an epic touch that only made the drawing even better. When I was describing the scar, I did mean that it went from the left side of his face up past his left eye, but the fact that it went past his right eye definitely makes it look better than it did in my mind. A miscommunication on my part that ended up complimenting the overall art. I love the stance, I love the expression, I love the aura around him, and I fricken love that sweet cape. You’ve absolutely blown my mind, Zaza! Amazing work! 🙌

You should watch ORB: On the Movements of the Earth. The storytelling is great, and now (episode 7) introduce such a sympathetic character (who happen to be a girl)

Lakan is condition is Prosopagnosia which is kind of sad...

The only way to "save" storytelling is to get off your ass and start CREATING Create with passion, create with meaning Make everything you can

People forget we got the Sequel Trilogy during the Trump administration. A change in administration is not gonna change the quality of storytelling over in Hollywood. We'll get a jewel every once and awhile but for the most part, the majority of movies and TV shows continue to be mediocre regardless. I was talking to a guy I've known at my local comic shop for a long time and he said he was impressed with the Captain America trailer. I acknowledged that it looked good but that I'm not that confident in Marvel(Deadpool and Wolverine was an exception as Ryan Reynolds made sure Disney had as little interference in the story as possible.). The only thing we can do is put out our own stories, expose ourselves to other styles of writing and practice practice practice. The art of storytelling will continue, one way or another even if Hollywood doesn't care for it and more for whatever social issue takes the spotlight this week.

I will personally go to hollywood and save star wars myself because it seems like disney is too dumb to even make a good movie

lol, i came here after the recent bleach episode- the fandom are making harem jokes/sexual jokes about ichigo's "rizz" on orihime, yoiruchi and nel-saying ichigo should "marry all of them" notice how they never include rukia and call ir "pedo" ship but then root for ichigo x yuroichi or nel?? the lengths this fandom goes to all to ignore rukia/ir is pathetic. this fandom legit has no reason to hate ichiruki as much as they do-besides maybe a couple of annoying loud stans but that's it

Lars how have I not joined your discord yet? (David Murdock again, changed my username again lol.) Hit me up! I'm embarking on an equip writing journey that may take me up to a decade to complete and I would love to have you and your friends in on it!

Amen. Looks like your channel that deals a lot with lazy writing is suitable to address lazy thinking as well. Plus, I wouldn't trust any business people (like Musk and Trump) to right wrongs in the creative field that were created by business people in the first place. Only creatives can do it PS: funny, I wrote this comment halfway through the video, before you even sited that person's experience. Glad to hear I wasn't far off 😂

I'm interested in the discord! I maybe not in the hollywood scene but I did tried to write scripts and try to come up with ideas for a decade. And yea... I agree that no candidate will save hollywood. Besides, all I'm here for is to write a good story no matter what it is!

I was honestly surprised this episode was "filler" because it seems so in line with the themes of the story, that I can't really imagine the story without it. I personally don't see filler as meaning literally anything not in the source material. Filler in context is from older shows that often were stuck with a weekly production where they had to keep pumping out episodes, and when they were risking outpacing the source material and had to create extra arcs and episodes that have no bearing on the plot to pad out time. I do not believe this episode represents that, its a cour production and I would think they have enough source material to at least finish a 12 episode season, (And based off your description of the source material and how far it goes in terms of genre I'd think maybe even a second season.) Anyway it just seems to fits with the whole theme of the series that something that some fans would consider "pointless" to the plot is actually the most important thing to be striving for as far as our characters are concerned. One thing I really appreciate, is how Yuki is almost the reverse of the "girlboss" (Or rather the modern interpretation of it.) Where a lot of modern girlbosses will try to write their characters as almost a parody of what they think a Male Action star is, (Where even a lot of Male Action stars will have some vulnerability or connection to the life they are fighting to try to protect or uphold.) where the writer almost sees the Female Girlboss caring for things that might be considered traditionally feminine (Or even just human.) As degrading or a sign of weakness. Then this series, Yuki delights and takes sanctification doing things that most normal people would take for granted, a few radical people would find oppressive or degrading. Even ignoring modern day politics aside, I think in general A Lot of Western Audiences (Especially Americans) Tend to look done on characters that are servant characters and not trying to achieve their own personal ambitions (Male and Female.) And see any type of service or submission, even voluntary, as fettering their agency and independence. Like being beholden to someone in anyway is something to be ashamed or at least grow out of. I think it has to do with the idea of the American Myth, where we settled the West on our own, declared independence, and the Amercian Dream is the Self Made Businessman that comes from a Middle Class everyone, building their own destiny, this along with being mixed with Protestant Religion of the People finding their own path to God verses the more established institution of the Catholic Church, and the Enlightenment that celebrates reason and individual liberty over tradition. Which I think is awesome mind you, but at the same time I feel it causes us to look down on a lot of traditions that people find fulfillment and purpose in from the Old World. (Which also somewhat exist in Japan, but I'm using European Aristocracy and Servitude as an example.) Where people felt proud of pledging allegiance to a House, A King, A Religious Order, etc. And I feel Yuki being a Maid is an expression of that ideal, she gets joy from being able to choose a position of servitude, because doing things for others brings her happiness. And we see Hitoyoshi, despite being somewhat uncomfortable and probably feeling like he's taking advantage or at least feels awkward about her doing things for him, when he reframes that as allowing a person to show you kindness, is also showing them a kindness it makes him able to better embrace his role as her "master" because in reality its him being a servant. I feel a lot of people see a lot of hierarchical relationships as necessarily exploitive by nature because people overvalue liberty. But liberty taken to its ultimate extreme is isolation. Ultimate Liberty is running naked in the wilderness with no technology and if you break a leg, your screwed. A KZbinr did a video on this topic about Samwise from Lord of the Rings you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpmlamidgtWAd7M I myself wrote an entire essay on it using the phrase from Fate; Stay Night "I ask of you, are you my master?" On a frivolous note to leave, Yuki has quite the nice peach!

The biggest problem with female characters is that they tend to have no female friends. Some of them have male friends (Leia, Hermione). Some of them seem to have no real friends at all (Galadriel in Rings of Power). In the past, a Strong Female Character’s isolation would prime her to fall into the arms of a male love interest (see Belle, Eowyn). Now the Strong Female Character doesn’t need a man either… does she need anyone?

Yuki be amazing 😁🔥💪🏿💪🏿

Where to watch???😢