Waiting with Makoto Shinkai 新海 誠

[@hafidlho7332]

oh shit, seeing that kimi no na wa scene when they writing names made me shed tears

[@philippenachtergal6077]

Except that's not what he is writing actually. I think he may have realized at that point that somehow it wouldn't have worked to write his name so he wrote something that might resist the magic..

[@TheVenusBoy]

I love you he said 😭

[@SmileyDude909]

It wasn't just me, I'm glad! That sudden cut hit like a train

[@Kage-jk4pj]

I can already tell that randomly some time in the future this video is gonna get tons of views

[@Kage-jk4pj]

Well considering it had 7k views when I commented and now it has 30k I'm confident it's gonna crack 100k

[@Bukapikir]

Hope so, Shinkai needs more recognition especially the older works

[@fatblunt5471]

Hallelujah

[@ViridianForests]

@@Kage-jk4pj Its at a wonderful 70K as of right now so still going strong!

[@seeexy]

1 week ~ 12 hours. #mkay🤔.verr.intersting.

[@josephkiu215]

" the circumstances of our birth, government and most of our life is out of control, but the people who make a fuss to get out of their situation and make a fuss to do so are often unhappiest" what a quote, poetry right there

[@AnonW]

The sad thing is most young people won’t understand the feelings portrayed in the garden of words. Many I’ve talked to find it dull, boring and uneventful. I felt heavy romance throughout through the use of isolation, peace, presence, subtle movements, gestures, the quiet and the beautiful scenery.

[@richard12347123]

I feel you 🙌

[@puwpkin1839]

Masterpiece

[@akshanshchoudhary7397]

Who are these people? That is literally one of the most romantic movie I have ever seen.

[@carrotrobbit27]

Young people right here who understands the beauty of peacefulness

[@conveniencestorebanana9648]

Zoomer here, I felt alot of heavy feelings, couldn't sleep thinking about it same applies to alot other works of shinkai. Don't let your hopes down there are still good apples around.

[@RuRaynor]

"life doesn't glimmer like this" I used to think that anime skies were just anime skies until I was in Tokyo in the spring this year and walked 6km across town as the sun was setting. The sky was something else, perfect blue with gorgeous shifting pastel clouds. I'd never seen anything like it before. There is something different about the light here. But yes, noticing details is one of the keys to happiness in life. Did you notice that little bird flitting about in the bushes by the bus stop? Or see the misspelled sign outside the cafe by the train station? Find little details every day that make you smile.

[@stoffe010]

This comment made me smile. Keep spreading the positive vibes

[@diegoperezreyes8388]

Finally someone speaking about the subtle peace and movement Shinkai puts in his movies. I've always loved them for that... they feel overwhelmingly real, down to earth.

[@richard12347123]

True 😭

[@drehdang7209]

Yep, totally agree with yah!🤓

[@yesx6716]

I paid more attention to this compared to my university lectures

[@drehdang7209]

Hahahaha same here😂

[@riibee6363]

Back in high school, our homeroom teacher played the The Garden of Words along with Pay it Forward. It was emotional that the whole class cried. I'm so thankful that this is the first work of Makoto Shinkai that I've watched.

[@JamesYShih]

Hmm, a high school teacher playing the Garden of Words in the USA might get sued...

[@themon1100]

''Animation does what no other medium can. It highlights whats already here.'' That was a quote well deserving of a place in history and in cringy facebook posts 20 to 30 years from now. I love it.

[@dojee8993]

Great work, man. I hope that someday, you´ll get the attention you deserve.

[@abdurrahmanf.a.5624]

it's just like the title of video. waiting. now it's paid off, youtube start recommend this

[@MinjaTeh]

The pen drop scene in Your Name is absolutely heartbreaking

[@nickchristensen7148]

Holy shit that was one of the best film analysis ive ever seen, keep up the great work dude. I am sure you're gonna blow up asap

[@escanor7938]

You are so cute

[@vivekkaushik9508]

Indeed.

[@tanaypatel109]

Shinkai portrays separation very emotionally and in a heart wrenching way.

[@basyarulhanifan5998]

Yeah, Shinkai's technique was absolutely amazing. I've bought his artbooks since I realized his work was totally eye candy. And I think this is the most wonderful Shinkai's films analysis ever uploaded on KZbin so you must create another one like this after watching Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko). Great job Jesse!

[@amalc8488]

The garden of words was so visually appealing that i forgot what the story was halfway through.Damn you Shinkai🙏

[@ericzhou8151]

I loved the analysis of water animation

[@dosoaz3115]

God bless the algorithm for recommending me this video. Beautiful work, Jesse.

[@bluesnail9263]

This is so good, I'm gonna watch every one of his movies.

[@BrendanishLeo]

Christ, now I feel like I have to watch through everything Shinkai has done. in the last 2 years I've lost my love for anime, but even if the stories were horrid, I could watch these films just for how stunningly gorgeous they are.

[@kiffsan]

How, on God's green earth, have you experienced horror from any of his stories? If the word meant was "horrible", please explain as well. I'm very curious.

[@BrendanishLeo]

@@kiffsan a secondary definition of horrid is "unpleasant or disagreeable"

[@kiffsan]

@@BrendanishLeo ...aka horrible. I'm just curious as to why you felt that way. 😁

[@BrendanishLeo]

@@kiffsan something described as unpleasant does not necessarily mean horrible or scary. Something can be unpleasant, but still worth watching due to other reasons. I never said his movies were horrid,I said "even if they were horrid, I'd want to watch them because of how beautiful they are." Saying that whether or not they are good(which I stated I have no knowledge on) they'd be worth watching because of how beautiful they are.

[@kiffsan]

@@BrendanishLeo Sorry, I wasn't looking for a critique on my vocabulary, only wondering what made you feel "however" you felt.

[@fainavera1340]

There's always something about Makoto Shinkai's animation that makes you feel solitary

[@VolvolAtchara]

Its a routine for me to watch this video every night, ive been doing this for the last 7 months

[@petertran4954]

I'm not a big fan of Makoto Shinkai but unlike other video essays about him, this has gotten me to appreciate him more.

[@lapeace_8362]

Everybody say, *"Thank you, KZbin algorithm."* Anw, you are amazing.

[@AbhishekGupta-hd3wr]

I love KZbin recommendation for recommending me these amazing underrated video. Keep up the good work

[@littlecoffeebean6744]

Someone important once told me that humans are so used to instant gratification, that often it can interfere with our happiness. This made me remember that conversation.

[@HeliNoir]

KZbin’s recommendation being on point with this popping out of my feed. Absolutely love these films

[@amangameti2318]

Awesomely described the method of Shinkai style animation💯💯💯💥

[@OhMyRoystone]

You did great justice to one of the less appreciated themes in Shinkai's movies. Thank you for that, beautiful essay.

[@jackjac]

Shinkai's mimicking of real life lense features elevates the picture to a whole other level in anime. Then the lighting and reflection, especially in Weathering With You. Thank you for analyzing his style.

[@macoycoy4664]

Tbh i love this video his soothing voice the slow passing, the music and the visuals of anime movies just made me fall in love in this kind of movies.😍

[@NintendoFan---481]

Good background animation of makoto sinkai I think I can get a lesson learned form his animation experienced

[@darkpewdiepie851]

the way you made this video is as beautiful as makoto shiknai's work

[@samanawayadatta891]

These channels are what I call the diamonds of KZbin. You just come across these channels. You cannot search for these channels. Good job.

[@amitrana2756]

I think this recently got hit by KZbin reccomendation algorithm. This channel really deserves it.

[@Roao_yutubin]

Loving how you used Lo-Fi music, which is, in itself, a genre about, and made for, waiting

[@teppich626]

thanks for the vid! haven't seen Makota Shinkai's work before and I can only say I'm stunned. I miss this slowness in a lot of movies. For example, the MCU has some really well composed images, but they only last about a heartbeat. No room to let them have an effect.

[@yendayo]

As someone who loves his older works I wish he makes those visually chill but narrative strong stories again. His big 2 movies after Kiminonawa follows the main stream that try to stun the audience with visuals and actions, while you dont really feel any emotional builds up that his old works had.

[@MinMin-nq4wf]

I love your channel so much. keep making videos like this.

[@nikolaiquack8548]

When you started the video off by showing scenes from 5 cm per second, I was already thinking to myself "don't cry, don't cry..." and then you got me with the "even if we had written 1.000 text messages back and forth our hearts probably wouldn't have moved even 1 Centimeter closer". It's honestly one of the best lines of an inner monologue I ever had the pleasure to hear. Anyway, I think you did a great job with this video and I have actually noticed that I started to get more infatuated with my surroundings after having watched Shinkai's work.

[@dldarby82]

Beautiful video, and very insightful. My new goal, in my journey of self improvement is to view the world like it's a Shinkai film.

[@teretereterefied]

This video essay is wonderful. I couldn't have expressed the idea better myself.

[@martinbichon685]

I really liked your video because I actualy never noticed it but still felt that there was something special about his films and now that I think about it you're a 100% right!

[@ulivego9779]

Damn, great video man. It made me realize how sometimes it is best to not worry about things and just live the moment.

[@ugniuszdanevicius1480]

Somehow this video revived my motivation back ty so much

[@DalgonaC]

I put off watching these films for too long. This video was such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for making it.

[@ladhilaristi7178]

I myself love Makoto Shinkai works and I really enjoy this video essay you made.. you explained it very well from your own prespective. makes me understand about what Mr. Shinkai tend to tell us and esspecially The improvement of Mr. Shinkai his self. About the Water and the rain, the colour... also makes me think about how life that we eagerly wait for but also to enjoy the waiting...

[@sneh5748]

Why did I cry after watching this? My dude you're awesome!

[@user-rs1wc9qs3n]

This was a really nice and insightful video essay. I wouldn't have noticed all of those particular aspects of Shinkai's animation style had you not pointed them out and it provided me with more clarity on 5 cms per second which I always feel like people should see before Your Name to understand how painful 5 cms is and thus how satisfying Your Name becomes. I remember thinking Shinkai is able to convey the painstakingly slow process through the things like the trains and the weather, without explicitly describing the feeling necessarily. I think it would be cool in general if you did just commentary videos on things like this, like what your thought about certain anime/ shows. etc.

[@FitazeGaming]

why am i tearing up man.. this stuff making me feel weird. i didnt expect a commentary on how he does stuff made me realize the process behind each shot, scene and sequence. it's beautiful. thanks for putting this one together. subbed and bell well deserved

[@mdiazrueda95]

I've been a fan of Makoto Shinkai for a while now and I've noticed that his films have /something/ different but I couldn't really put my finger on it. your video made me realize that there's a word, a meaning and an explanation to that something I was looking for! thank you for this great analysis. also, I love the title of your video! it's what made me click on it. I'm glad I watched it.

[@simonbass255]

This was an amazing analysis of Shinkai! I loved his films already, but this gave me a new appreciation for them. I never even noticed the 2 guys talking about woodwork of the roof of that restaurant in Your Name until you showed it in the video. I was first hooked by the title of the video, and I'm glad I was!

[@yopom4594]

This is nice to listen too while I wait for my flight

[@MidoriGa95]

This video is wonderful!! I found out Makoto Shinkai's work around 2009-2010 from his She and Her Cat video and I went sharing the video with my Facebook friend on his Facebook group/page. Until the last time we talked (we lost contact 2 years ago) he said he really appreciated Shinkai's video that I shared and that'd always be what he'll remember of me. I fell in love *_hard_* with Shinkai's work that in my English verbal examination (in 2010 when I was 15 years old) in front of several English teachers, where we could choose our own topic, I told the examiners "My topic will be about the greatest animator I have ever seen and admire, Makoto Shinkai". So yes. I also talked about his 5 centimeter movie and included other mangaka's mangas- basically why I love anime and manga. Years later, seeing Shinkai's work getting more and more recognized worldwide, I cried so much. Thank you for making this wonderful video 🌻

[@Dazz3rz450]

I just have to say. I saw this video nearer to when it first came out, and it’s what made me watch some of Shinkai’s work, so thank you!

[@Punkandcannonballer]

Your videos are criminally underviewed. I hope that one of them blows up on Reddit or something and you get the attention you deserve. Also each video you post has me more excited for the next because our tastes always seem to align.

[@JesseTribble]

I appreciate that! Feel free to spread them

[@Punkandcannonballer]

I'll see what I can do. Hope it helps.

[@kunstwunderkammer6163]

The world needs more KZbinr like you. You have earned my subscription.

[@christyseagraves8774]

Another great video essay! I really like how this video illustrates and explains some technical aspects of this animation [especially the water :) ] as well as the philosophical side of these movies. While what we see everyday may not be as breathtaking as what Shinkai gives us, we would all do well to remember to appreciate the "dull bits". Thanks for continuing to share your knowledge and insights!

[@JesseTribble]

Thank you, Christy! You always have great takeaways

[@benjieabbas3322]

Thank you for doing a video that talks about technical points in animation and film and also talks about the director's message and views in life. Thank you.

[@AshishBorakhadikar1003]

Brilliant Commentary man. Really brilliant.

[@spark9_]

what a video! you perfectly encapsulated my feelings for makoto shinkai's work without ever me realising this.

[@lollipophugo]

My first experience with Shinkai's work was Voices from a Distant Star, but it was 5cm Per Second that really stuck with me (and later, of course, Your Name). It was the first time I watched a film and reflected on my own tendency to hold onto the past at the expense of my present. This was an interesting watch and I hope you keep making content.

[@miyamiya1726]

5 centimeters per second... I didn't understand it at all when I saw it... Watching your video analysis... I came to understand so much more.

[@moonlalune8003]

The ever elusive dream... He yearned to have something despite everything he gained. It can be out of curiousity or an itch for closure.

[@anubhabbiswas4901]

Favorite video essay on Shinkai

[@acadia5898]

already loving your work

[@ashbash0097]

This is amazing! It's crazy to think this is so under-viewed. It's so refreshing to see top quality content such as this.

[@cabbage_cat]

Here before millions of views! Great video essay about Makoto shinkai's animation

[@stoffe010]

I'm so happy I finally found someone who managed to put my thoughts about this into words. These movies always make me enjoy sitting on the train and other everyday experiences so much more. Your a bright induvidual and I'll be looking forward to more great content like this, keep it up!

[@jeromecalipay2218]

Makoto Shinkai really knows how to break hearts.

[@MrsBuahra]

OMG!!! Your really gave those amazing movies another deeeeep meaningful look.. Loved it! And love all of these GREAT animations.

[@kaga1072]

damn I watched these movies how did I not notice them, truly admire your perspective!

I enjoyed your analysis of Makoto Shinkai´s work, hope to see you making more videos like this about other directors/creator style

[@maddysund]

extremely underrated youtuber. Lack of appreciation for the good things on this site.

[@knightshade2654]

You got me to watch an anime movie. I'm both impressed and grateful.

[@felixmonroe2295]

I know you'll never read this, considering this video is 2 years old but that water segment, where you showed how they animated it differently: A few tears of joy came from my eyes, as I contemplated something so beautiful and reflected on what a sad life I had that I never noticed. Idk why. Thank you for this video, I will be sure to now watch every OVA and IP this animator has created.

[@kumadake-6727]

truly a hidden gem of a video

[@haagia]

I highkey needed this video right now. Small things like this video can have such a great impact on people. Thank you :)

[@のら-q8t]

I feel so light. Thank you.

[@atinysoftbean1645]

This video is really something I needed right now, thank you for making it. I've been trapped in NEETdom for the last 5 months and will be for the next whole year, because I have to recover from mental illnesses that have caused me to be dropped from my former major in university. I don't really want to wait *that* long, but I do want to start a new major, which is only possible once a year, in October. Next October would be too little time to recover, so next year's October it has to be. And due to this ridiculous amount of time I have on my hands now, a lot of the topics you talk about are things that I'm confronted with currently. I've never thought about what I'm doing as waiting, because I am trying to actively make this year significant towards reaching my destination (the new major). But I always struggled with the powerlessness of the times where I can't work towards my goals. Now I realise in those times I'm just like a person waiting for a train, and that it's an entirely normal part of life, just in a different, more abstract, context.

[@MacMan2152]

wait, if you need to start a major, don't you need to pass the exams? if so, it might be better to prepare for exams than watching cartoons.

[@atinysoftbean1645]

@Matthew Morante NEET means "Not in Education, Employment or Training" and the "-dom" is basically the same as in "fand-dom". It just describes being NEET and all that this state/situation encompasses.

[@atinysoftbean1645]

​@@MacMan2152 Well, of course I do need to pass exams while doing my degree, and I recently started preparing for the syllabus. But 1. as mentioned, I am recovering from mental illness and therefore I need to go at this in a way that won't burn me out, and 2. even people actively studying at university usually spend time taking breaks to relax. So, no, I don't think it would be better to prepare than watching cartoons (or relaxing otherwise). Both are valid and important uses of my time.

[@atinysoftbean1645]

@Matthew Morante Aw, you're welcome, and thanks! Things are looking up currently. ^^

[@atinysoftbean1645]

@Matthew Morante My major was informatics, and I wanted to pursue a minor in physics. Unfortunately I am not allowed to take up informatics as a major again*, so I'm switching them up: Physics as my major, and informatics as the minor. *due to chronic illness I didn't pass some exams in time, I tried to advocate my medical disadvantage, but they didn't accept that and kicked me out

[@eugene_chung]

5 centimeters per second is the most Shinkai film imo, he expressed his style of love, loneliness, sorrow and uncertainties the best in this movie

[@koemon9567]

5cmps hits me hard because I can relate to takaki. Still haven't recovered yet...

[@lookatmiz]

Just finished watching weathering with you. The rain animation was phenomenal!

[@putyourgrasseson9477]

this is beautiful and I am in love with this analysis.

[@Lynn-ee9hq]

This video is amazing!

[@vivekkaushik9508]

These essays will turn me into some old wise intellectual someday. Amazing work Jessie as always. I have watched your name and garden in woods so this essay was very much relevant to me.

[@gurtuggungor9786]

Wow. Amazing for real, you definitely explained every element of makoto's success and quailty of work. Not many noticed and/or understand his level of detail and artistry at first but he is creating masterpieces that can blow you away just by watching short clip. Keep up the great work, you got one more sub today!

[@cedrickrevo]

Such a beautiful analysis on Shinkai's style..i've never appreciated his movies more. Thanks!

[@uzzzba_]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this video. This totally deserves more views!!

[@39thunnameddaughterofneptu32]

This is what I'm looking for, thabk you for giving this treat to this virtual world.

[@LucidityYoutube]

5 centimeters per second is super underrated

[@aryarizqandro6537]

Till now, still my favourite..

[@looib2433]

Thank you for making this.

[@aronjoshbernaldo4723]

You have been blessed by the algorithm, goodluck man. I will be watching

[@renebethpayod4346]

Your opinions on the style of Shinkai are still on point up to his recent movie film now 'Weathering With You'.

[@howard5992]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@P.A_aka_PrettyAwesome]

You did a wonderful job of describing Makoto Shinkai's works. Thank you.

[@ShapelessMedia]

Your work is awesome Jesse! You're gonna be huge someday. Thanks for the work and care you put into the videos!

[@vaibhavprashanth255]

Omfg u are so freaking underrated Don't worry we'll spread the word!

[@carmel8734]

OMG! WHY DID I JUST DISCOVERED THIS?! *You are amazing!* **hits the subscribe button**

[@Ryery]

"Animation does what no ohter medium can: it highlights what's already here." Wise words.

[@joi5504]

This just made me want to watch garden of words 😳 thank u!!!

[@アップル-p3j]

Please do watch it! Its a very heartwarming story.

[@lalzeynepozkan7378]

man i have been waiting for this video

[@AmberStarling]

MAD RESPECT FOR THIS ANALYSIS