Land of the Lustrous Review | The Anime That (Literally) Left me in Pieces

[@Anigamichan]

Quick update: Amazon's Anime Strike service which was the only place to watch Lustrous and was behind not only the paywall of Amazon Prime but also as separate subscription fee for Strike just closed. Everything offered under said service is being moved to Prime Video. Here's an official statement: "We have decided to move the curated catalogs of Anime Strike and Heera into Prime Video so that more customers can enjoy this content as part of their Prime membership."

[@theredeft5319]

Anigami Totally just binge watched it now that Anime Strike is down. I really liked it. It was very different from a lot of anime. I really loved the development of Phos and the mystery going on. The CGI and animation of this show really works. I do hope there is a season 2.

[@SlimTony]

I can't seem to find it anywhere. Is it called Houseki no kuni? A prime students membership is enough, right? What country are you in? (Maybe it's region locked in germany)

[@theredeft5319]

Slim Tony USA, so I don't know if it is region locked for you. It shows up as Land of the Lustrous for me.

[@theredeft5319]

Slim Tony Yes a prime membership should work.

[@SlimTony]

The Red Salamander thanks, looks like it is locked for me. No wonder pirates are as popular as they are, they just offer a better service

[@crystalr6461]

I loved the anime, it's so unique and original, the only complain I have is that the series ended when it was just starting to get good.

[@talactalac2940]

Banana Potato don’t think about it that way. Instead, think about how the studio decided to dedicate itself to correctly adapting the manga and following the perfect pace. They didn’t rush a single thing, and stayed true to the manga despite having to end in not the most climatic way. I love this series and I appreciate the effort that went into putting this series together. And if you read the manga you will to.

[@cherrykamino]

Read the manga it's really getting good.

[@Clarebear0925]

Banana Potato the manga continues on so we might get a second season

[@MisterSleep1123]

@@cherrykamino IT'S GETTING MORE FUCKED UP EVERY MONTH!!!

[@cherrykamino]

@@MisterSleep1123 IKR!

[@ShiroiYuki.]

I just binged this whole series in one sitting, and holy shit, this show is on an entirely different level, the evolution of phos is just amazing to watch.

[@lalaland9838]

冬Winter it’s sad how phos changed later in the manga like she/he not even herself at all!

[@ShiroiYuki.]

she literally isn't phos anymore tho, shes "LaPhos" I consider her to be a completely different person.

[@Umezete]

Honestly in the manga they seem to get a bit of their old self back after the 3rd big change. The biggest difference is Phos's innocence and naivety isn't every going to be the same. It's manifesting as a hopefulness and drive to bring peace. But the simply child naivety is dead and buried with their losses.

[@chinhthehugger9284]

@@Umezete after antarc, bye bye happy phos

[@LavenderViolet00]

How many episodes are there?

[@lackynguyen8351]

I extremely liked the concept of the body storing the memories and personality of the individual. It is a very effective metaphor for leaving your old self behind to improve and reach you goals. Also the hardness of the gems were a very intriguing part of the design. For me it symbolises the injustice of privilege and birthright. The hardness the figures are born with determined their work and their status although they have done nothing to achieve that.

[@TheTalkedSpy]

I wouldn't say "injustice." I think of it as more of "unfairness", just like how no one chooses to be more in, say, a wealthy family or without any birth defects.

[@enigmaarcs8559]

Preach my boy.

[@Kiwikick238]

Antarcticite...

[@snakekiller667]

Kiwikick238 im sad now...

[@iii7139]

I still have my best boy Cairngorm. But I still love Antarc...

[@diddliewinks3486]

:(

[@ceroviviance8587]

Don't Know not anymore. Spoilers btw. Bye Cairngorm.

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

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[@theproplady]

I like this series' attention to detail, like all of the scientific information they include about gems. I also like the fact that they never use fire, only glowing jellyfish as light sources, as fire would most likely damage a gemstone.

[@ashkhri]

plus fire needs oxygen. Does oxygen even exist anymore in that world?

[@ZoraVisions]

The lunarians had fire

[@ashkhri]

@@ZoraVisions it wasn't the fire we know, it was colourless

[@hospital2057]

@@ashkhri the lunarians need oxygen, that's why they dont speak to the gems

[@Hoonters-goona-Hoont]

"... Just know that I've barely scratched the surface here." Wait what, seriously? An anime with actual depth? :O Welp, off I go then.

[@snowshower4415]

Did you like it?

[@thealiengurltm]

you good?

[@what4127]

:) So how we doing now?

[@falconjembo7467]

Happy 10,000 years! :D

[@SOLO.SHAD0W-HAWK]

@@falconjembo7467 ah dam

[@beaster3235]

The manga is so good, this anime soundtrack, cg, character development is so freaking beautiful and good

[@yutakeda9979]

Great review. This anime is already one of my favorites not just this year, but of all time.

[@Anigamichan]

Ha of all time? I'd let it at least end first before that kind of praise, silly butt.

[@yutakeda9979]

Well, I can't help it when I keep rewatching the episodes, reading threads and watching videos about it, and even buying the manga and I don't even read manga. If I can't get a show out of my head, then it is one of my favorites. I just can't help it. Even a bad ending (although I highly doubt it since the manga has such praise) it would still not change much for me.

[@princessthyemis]

Wow!

[@ChavenneBonifacio]

i have seen over 500 anime + there manga and yes once a cought up with the manga witch just O..O waw it became one of the best of all time for me. for refrence my other best of all time are ergo proxy, D. gray-man, serial-experiments lain, baccano, monogatari series, baka to trest series, fate/zero.

[@kevinrivera6434]

I wouldn't say it's my favorite of all time (kinda hard for me to say), but it's definitely one of my top favorites that I just can't help but adore and cherish for it's beauty that instills awe and wonder on me.

[@non-binarycoding5505]

Hey can we stop comparing this series to SU on account of the fact that they both have gems? They're made in two separate countries and have vastly different overarching morals. It just feels like you're overlooking and brushing off the hard work people put into this show to make it as engaging as it is in favor of making a cheap joke that's already been recycled countless times.

[@kendradupree1094]

they are nongendered gems that look like girls, the internet as a whole is incapeable of not comparing any thing is even a tiny bit alike it will die down when this show gets more time for people to watch it

[@einzweichschein]

Non-binary Coding not to mention that this came out first. Houseki no Kuni manga was published in 2012, while SU was made on 2013.

[@cassandrabelyeu2419]

Both shows use constant Buddhist imagery, too.

[@Tamaki742]

Mikumo91 I'd have to say you're actually wrong on that. Yes, most of the gems are easily put back together if you collect enough of their pieces so they don't die. But uh, recent developments said otherwise. I wonder if season 2, if it ever comes out, would catch up to that.

[@cassandrabelyeu2419]

And even if they are put back together, they aren't the same, like Phos. You see them lose something. Getting depressed, sleepless, having mood swings, failing to emote. Death in Houseki no Kuni is not final, but when characters die on other shows they are still the same, available to reminisce about and come back in dreams. In Houseki no Kuni, you can't even mourn them and they're lost for good.

[@leonartha03]

comment section be like : 40% love this anime 50% " is it like Steven universe?" 10% others

[@musicXisXforever44]

leonartha03 I'm surprised there wasn't a reference to RWBY, animation style-wise...

[@BigT.Larrity]

And virtually no argument over best girl, and you people call yourselves weebs..

[@someoneelse5005]

what do you mean best girl that's not how you spell dia

[@buffoonustroglodytus4688]

Fuck steven betaverse

[@shl24yw89]

First time I heard of Steven Universe after this anime.

[@angelsadventure4996]

I'm a hamster. This comment is as useful as Phos in the beginning of the story.

[@someoneelse5005]

that joke was so funny I cracked up

[@thaizzz]

@@someoneelse5005 I see what you did there.

[@Misspellednumbers]

I think the best part is if you read the manga, you can tell that the anime is very loyal to it. Every part of the anime is the same as the manga. Sadly it's only 7 volumes. ;( I hope to buy the full series 'cause reading online is just not enough. Ahh correction, there are 8 volumes. Amazon just stated 7.

[@Anigamichan]

Yeah it seems like a pretty focused adaptation despite having not read the manga yet. I will be picking it up where the anime leaves off for sure though.

[@louiesalmon3932]

Prior Cervantes I think the anime is not only loyal to the manga, but emphasizes it's best parts, and adds a lot of extra animation flourishes. I think the manga is worth reading, but I am looking forward to the anime much more.

[@Mimiki203]

It's still being released. I highly doubt there will only be 8 with the spoilers I've accidentally come across for the manga. With how the manga is paced, I'd say scanlators have at least 15 volumes of content whereas licenced release is only up to 6 released. 7 is up for pre-order so that should be your first hint that the series is not complete.

[@adolfoviruet7481]

Anyone up to date with the manga know what's to come, and i hope we get to seem them for future seasons. As for those who have stuck around this season watching this and want more, the manga, towards the later chapter, goes into realm that really speaks out to much of the strength of this story's concept. It's very rare to see human condition writing like this, and it does pose an important question that needs our attention and consideration. Just read the manga, and you'll be for one hell of a time with where this story goes.

[@AoiFlame02]

ANTARCTICITEEEE AAHHHH I CRIED WHEN THEY UHH *spoilers* I cried when Antarcticite got taken away..:'(...and how much it affect Phos...

[@mimisansan3333]

Boi Don't lose your head over it

[@adolfoviruet7481]

Chunchunmaru cheers m8

[@Critiqu3]

I want the anime to continue just so I can keep the characters straight. The manga is so minimalist by comparison that it's hard to follow at times.

[@datbOI-zn4xx]

Unlikely now, people are forcing it on Studio Orange, recently, somebody joked about b0mbing Studio Orange (joke or not, it’s a hoax threat, and it is a federal crime) if they don’t release a statement on when Houseki no Kuni was gonna get a Season 2 If this keeps up, I would not be surprised if Studio Orange completely abandons HNK. Their Twitter account already started blocking people who just would not shut up about HNK.

[@VeenanNorvius]

8:03 save that ugh for the moon. youre going to need it

[@glich610]

need season 2!

[@FirstDagger]

I think this song watch?v=TaDpafqPOyU fits the sentiment perfectly.

[@1LuvMLPFiM]

*PHOS, NO!*

[@annaastuty5511]

*phos joined the lunarians

[@TheGreatMillz]

I highly recommend anyone to watch this anime if they are searching for a very "human" anime (despite the main character being a living jewel). It's a story that focuses on finding one's self worth and purpose and how difficult it can be. The animation is quite a spectacle and I love the music very much (especially that opening). Give it a try if this sounds like something you'd be interested in!

[@tonylu2471]

For this type of thing I think CG works really well. I always thought CG animation looked kind of plastic especially when done the wrong way but, considering that the characters in this are supposed to look like they are made out of the gem they are named after I think it works well. This was an interesting review.

[@priamlinda]

That AMV part was golden.

[@SodaPopBot]

especially the low res images and its transitions

[@Ccs1989]

Hopefully this studio and director and composer stick through to adapt the entire manga in time. It would be one of the greatest series ever.

[@einzweichschein]

Ccs1989 "greatest torture ever" I corrected that for you.

[@btris3674]

Ccs1989 yeah wait till we ser cairn........

[@AliceT3a]

I feel u with the the passion for anime coming and going very easily. I maybe watch two anime series a year if that and I feel it's due to an over saturation of the same thing. Land of the Lustrous is great because it feels fresh and new, with good fight scenes and great characterization.

[@Anigamichan]

+Jessica Yeah it can get super annoying especially after starting a channel dedicated to talking about anime. Lusturous feels like a stand out for sure but then again most of my favorites this year were back in the Winter season so it's been a hot minute.

[@OnlyZunkin]

If you are looking for something a bit different give Made in a Abyss and Girl's Last Tour a try. They both break the cliche anime mold.

[@ipopa1995]

So happy that you enjoy the Anime. This Anime is really good and I hope for a 2 season 😎😎

[@Anigamichan]

Likewise. Might take a dive into the manga on the interim regardless.

[@joshualin5476]

The manga is super popular and the anime is doing pretty well so we just might!

[@genesiss2003]

Joshua Lin The manga is NOT super popular. Though I wish it was.....

[@Flugmorph]

haha that AMV section cracked me up :3

[@necropig]

Flugmorph I'm good at finding you

[@Flugmorph]

welcome to anigamis channel

[@luisytacc]

Hmm, unless something relatively drastic happens, I don't predict more than 3 seasons at the most. While the manga is not ending, enough things are coming to a head, I feel, that we're not in for an indefinite ride anymore.

[@Anigamichan]

Yeah I can see that. 3 seasons feels about right.

[@VeenanNorvius]

at its current pacing it doesnt have enough for a second.

[@monitoradiation]

Wut. Yes it does.

[@ungracefullyccuriouscat9702]

Luís Silva but will there be more than this? I would be gratefull for second season, but it's not exactly popular and somehow i doubt... :(

[@PinKunoichi20]

It's pretty popular in Japan though, which arguably counts more than American or other foreign popularity.

[@AxelWedstar411]

Didn't grab me at first, but by episode 8 I was hooked.

[@Ineedgames]

I now identify my self as a Gemstone.

[@halogenn_]

The anime made me read the manga and UGHHHHH!!! ARRGGHHHHHHHH!!!

[@DeviDevil]

This show is the first anime I've really liked since Wolf's Rain, Death Note and the first FMA and those shows came 10 years ago. What a gem.

[@Bluejeanne1]

deviii HA

[@Anigamichan]

While the anime is still technically airing I wanted to get this video and review out sooner rather than later. My thoughts on the series are so established at this point in time that I don't see the remaining episodes changing that opinion much whether it be positively or negatively. I also noticed a severe lack of well put together, spoiler-free promotional/review videos on the series and simply wanted to promote a show that I've been recently passionate about and giving those who find the premise interesting the time to catch up and finish off the series together with everyone else as it wraps up. I'll be looking into creating a follow-up video on my final thoughts of the series as well as highlighting the handful of flaws (albeit minor) in more depth and of course plenty of juicy spoiler talks and discussion. However, the date of said video is very much in the air especially with holiday craziness and job searching fun wrapping up the rest of my December in a nice little busy bow. Thanks for watching and it's currently 6AM after working on this video for most of the day so rest in peace my sleep schedule.

[@Flugmorph]

sleep tite, im glad i recommended this series to you

[@Ventus_S]

EP 8 and the newly ep 10 are just godly!

[@mendics]

It's so frustrating how not so many are talking about this show. I know it's got so many barriers like being on anime strike, being 3d, being compared to steven, misunderstanding the nature of the show as a mindless moe about gems, poor advertising. But i can't help think how people can't decide it by watching it themselves. I wasn't sold in the first episode too but I felt it had potential, and was i right. Thank you for giving this series more exposure, it deserves it. Idk why but it's big in japan, not so in the english community :Y

[@ChavenneBonifacio]

it's an exponential type anime.manga it starts normal then just keeps getting better and better as time goes on you learn more just to find out how little you know and now you want to know more.

[@shanekalley5274]

Whats the point of reviewing a show that looks like digusting ugly shit?

[@eduardoreal1056]

One of the best anime this year.

[@Thatguywithadog152]

This is one of my favorite manga and I absolutely love the anime. It single handedly changed my mind on CGI

[@harperl2]

Seems like the community has supported well, too bad not many big anime KZbinrs have though. Definitely a manga/DVD future purchase.

[@Anigamichan]

+Steve Silva I am sure some big names will chime in a bit after the series ends. But for now it's our little secret.

[@talactalac2940]

I’ve yet to see many people talk about it. It’s so good though and I’m forcibly coercing my friends to watch it so i can brag about being the first to witness its beauty.

[@iii7139]

Many people are saying that Land of the Lustrous is a anime of SU. But I consider they are completely different no matter it's from the character, or the world view, or the plot. Literally, the only thing that this artisic series is as same as SU is the characters are gems. And LOL's characters are more toward to 'minerals' instead of 'gems‘ for many of it's characters are not considered gems at all. The relationship between every character is based on their natural mineralogy(Hardness, tenacity, crystal system, uses and mineral classification). This is definetely deeper than SU...It is necessary to search in Wikipedia for more information of minerals that were personified in this series if you want to fully understand the show. The setting and the design of the characters are interesting. The author of the manga makes the plot in a realistical style. This piece of art also presents another precious thing is that the depiction to humanity and the cruelty and expenses of growing up is totally meaningful. You have to read the original manga to feel this and even in the anime, you can see and feel the changes on all the main characters. This series uses 28 mineral and stone characters to shrink the size of a society while keeping the people that will greatly affect the protagonist. It's like a biography to record the whole life of a person. But though this is a biography, the storyline is still brilliant and fluctuant. Not only the changing on Phos is impressive but the changings on Cinnabar, diamond and bort is also profound. In the end, you will understand that being strong needs costs and the costs is painful. There are no gore and blood on losing limbs. There are no exaggerated scenes but you can feel it's pain and joy. There is no voice-over and it pushes you to think and feel. This show is worth to watch and It is one of my favourite anime in 2017, even the recent past 4 years.

[@iii7139]

You are such a funny person Flugmorph

[@Flugmorph]

i apologize

[@iii7139]

It's ok...

[@Misha_com39]

The anime always leaves me wanting more of this amazing series ;w; you know I’m always so tempted to try and make an oc that is set in this universe just to see how I would do and see how pretty [if pretty at all Ngl I’m not the best] it comes out!

[@FourPartFox]

I've just finished the first season on Prime and I will be shattered if they never make a second! I agree with everything said here! That said, this is the first new non-Ghibli anime I've seen in nearly a decade, and like said in the video, it has reawakened my love of the medium! Beautifully done, can't wait for more!

[@TheIrrelevantYT]

Was that....a pun? In a genuine response?! YOU MONSTER

[@bhbluebird]

Thought it might be stupid, but I watched it and ended up liking it a lot.

[@kevinrivera6434]

Really glad videos are being made on this show. Needs all the attention it can get if we want a Season 2. Fingers crossed!

[@TheGrandPlayer]

The 'Pleasant Ten Thousand years' have nearly passed. HnK back from Hiatus. Let our suffering continue. T_T

[@katsuo7798]

Watched this series twice in 2 days XD. I've completed a lot of anime, but this one is definitely in my all time favorites.

[@annaastuty5511]

Fun fact: i learned something new about gems from HnK

[@hanakoi567]

Have a pleasant ten thousand years, Did u know that there's a chapter 103?!!?!!?

[@OfNaught]

Wow, that Valak Mountain music sure brought back memoires. Perfectly set the mood for the topic.

[@Anigamichan]

Xenoblade is more than 7 years old now. It's crazy.

[@donalex6918]

I love how you put in "Dreams of the shore near another world" it seems so fitting for such a beautiful anime

[@lukedavies984]

Wow, what a great review, having to describe and explain everything the series has to offer without spoiling the plot. I am speechless. Please keep up the good work!

[@UCNguyen-um7jm]

Best CGI anime ever

[@pewpewsaur]

I also think that the music deserves a lot of attention. The OST is originally what attracted me to the show just because of how creative, imaginative, unique, and fantastic it sounds. The opening is quirky and alive, the music behind characters' every day is beautiful, and the track that plays whenever the lunarians appear is both eerily celebratory and hauntingly beautiful.

[@milk-qh5zz]

While reading the manga i cant stop crying everytime i see anything from this series AHHHHHHHH T^T

[@misakinakamura5978]

You did it justice thank you for this review I've never wanted to read a manga after watching a show but I did and I'm glad I did

[@Anigamichan]

Np. Appreciate it. I've also heard nothing but good things about the manga so I look forward to sitting down and catching up with it.

[@Skidoodle18]

Something I love that’s never touched on in the anime (because it never reaches that point in the manga) is that there’s an *actual reason* why the characters are not only humanoid but put on the powder that gives them a skin tone

[@theredeft5319]

Funny that you play shadow of the colossus music. That last giant monster Dia thought made me think of SOTC, especially when she was hiding from it.

[@Phsousa-fc8qg]

4:28 I'm a simple man, i hear Shadow of the Colossus OST in the background, i give a like to the video

[@knockoutroundabout]

This anime/manga is so so special to me and I'm ecstatic it's getting the praise it deserves. Might sound stupid to some people but as a non-binary person seeing a series where the majority of the characters are explicitly non-binary, something I've personally never seen before, made me feel happier than I can really describe.

[@knockoutroundabout]

Also I've seen a lot of people up in arms about the gems gender/pronouns so I just wanna mention that the author said that the reason they use he/they pronouns is to contrast with their more feminine appearances and therefore emphasise their genderlessness.

[@caroltaylor5861]

Traktor Oil lmao wasn’t major majorly sexualized? Her presentation wasn’t really all that ambiguous given how the author sexualized her. It’s not ambiguous by any means.

[@squashedshibber2684]

I mean basically any inanimate object is genderless and sexless if you think about it. Barbies been doing it for ages, that doll got nothing down there lol

[@italytrash1386]

knockoutroundabout Perfect. I'm a gender neutral Female so pulling off a cosplay would be fun.

[@29Darian]

How is a person non-binary? what are you an object? a gem?

[@cugu7562]

The manga broke me ;-; (Spoilers: Ghost is bae I miss her)

[@KnifeChampion]

Best review on this anime I've seen so far

[@Akidasta]

Great video! I really liked the professional feel you gave it! I subscribed, keep up the good work!

[@Anigamichan]

Appreciate it! Sadly not as professional as your art.

[@Akidasta]

Ha ha ha XD thanks!

[@ppmaqchannel]

Love the video analysis but I have to say the BGM selection shows GREAT TASTE!

[@SamJGarfield]

Excellent Review! Great points, couldn't agree more.

[@ungracefullyccuriouscat9702]

I really like your voiceee :) But, really, it's not easy to find youtubers I can listen to without cringing inside (regardless of content's dumbness or deepness), but you I can listen. Glad I found ya, keep it up.

[@Anigamichan]

+ungracefully CCurious cat Appreciate the compliments. It means a lot. Also, don't worry I am cringing plenty inside whenever I sit down to record still so there's plenty of cringe to go around. Digging the Arawaka avatar btw

[@katieobrien3505]

I loved this anime so much that I can't actually get over it to start watching a new anime. At first I thought the CG was a bit weird and character design was off but as I continued to watch it I fell in love. My mouth dropped by the ending like I need a season two or I think my brain could burst and cry.

[@katieobrien3505]

Oh and when I started the anime I could recognize like five different voice actors and I felt so proud

[@FickleBrickBee]

The CG realy only imporved after each episode which honestly only made it more enjoyable to watch, and fuck yah I hope theres a season two but as someone who read the manga im realy happy it got an anime at all :D (and good one at that)

[@elfguy2007]

Really hope season 2 comes this year up to date on the manga its gonna be awesome.

[@Fearoq]

Well this show is bloody emotional rollercoaster. Crying Laughing Cry

[@christianschlogl6295]

One should also read the manga. The anime only covers up to chapter 36 of 95 and tbh, the story just starts ro kick in after the anime. It just kinda sets the stage.

[@riverbandit2138]

The manga is so good, I recommend anyone who finished the anime to read the manga

[@Jannat-hw3zu]

Is there anyway I can read it for free? If there is can you send a link for me?

[@ddnava96]

8:26. As much as I love Land of the Lustrous and the excellence of your video, that Xenoblade Chronicles music made me stop watching and stop listening to the words. I had to go back and watch that part again, because that music is so frigging amazing!!

[@williamc.7782]

8:28 I hear that Valak mountain night theme

[@yellowninja19]

I HEAR THAT ZELDA MUSIC

[@Anigamichan]

Ha the show's OST isn't out yet so I had to be a bit creative in finding some good, fitting background music.

[@darthophilesteinburg]

I heard one of my favorite Chrono Cross bgms.

[@hiberi1234]

It was xenoblade , but hey

[@siekensuu]

darthophilesteinburg Same, was very glad to hear that track pop up here.

[@pierrotgeist]

I need a full version of that AMV stat

[@abdallahsaeed5476]

I really want to know that sound track at the beginning of the video it`s so beautiful and really suitable these moments :D

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

2023 - STILL desperately waiting for season 2 ................. not sure what's up with Orange, Land of the Lustrous is the best anime they've produced yet they stop making it? Why? It doesn't make any sense at all.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

I really hope this gets an English dub

[@ccofffee_apk]

I hope it doesn't. Not against dub, but Its cringey

[@アキラ-m3u]

@@ccofffee_apk yes

[@UniqueliAnimationsSN]

I facking love this anime, though, it left me broken and thinking about life

[@lapislazoli]

how to destroy a manga and anime reader in two words "who's cinnabar" I apologize for any stress this put on someone

[@lawrencesanjuan5992]

i'll do you one better " have a pleasant 10,000 years"

[@crystallinegem3842]

@@lawrencesanjuan5992 Why must you hurt me this way

[@kkkobenrile44829]

Oh the excruciating pain I felt reading this comment and it's replies *sobs*

[@lapislazoli]

@@lawrencesanjuan5992 I haven't gotten there yet

[@lawrencesanjuan5992]

@@lapislazoli oh fck i'm so sorry for the spoiler

[@burneracount9920]

The gems are supoosed to be "made of" the squeletons of humans or based from those that is the main for their phisical apearence. ;))

[@Starriaaa]

Land of the lustrous is leagues better than Steven universe because you can tell the creators of this show actually did research on gems and incorporated it into their personality status and it works out well not to mention that the manga predate SU by a year so don’t even compare them

[@katieobrien3505]

I love the amv!! I've become too obsessed with this anime

[@MouseGoat]

I would not be surprised at all if the original webcomic whas what inspired Rebecca Sugar to SU but its great, I think the "gem people" stuff is as a really cool concept and only deserves more love XD but to be fair, the idea of crystals getting life power from the sun, is as old as time, and really the only ting the to shows seems to have truly in common. (that and long life time... but that ones a given, rocks can't be killed) just ad human (girl) and you got the concept. so yeah, well unless Teacher is actually old steven?, yes that's it! theory is confirmed!!

[@gabrielleerdman6574]

i love how they did the hair

[@espourtoe]

ooooh. i see you chrono cross BGM. 💙

[@salvi016]

its good you used zelda music. this anime kept reminding me of zelda in terms of music

[@AngelVocal]

Love this review! : ] Good stuff.

[@nodisalsi]

Talk about "graphic and heart-wrenching", I've read the manga and many things happen to Phos which will totally freak many people out. While ordering the manga on line, I saw the cover art of Vol 7, registered what it was and and quickly turned away as I suspected it was a "spoiler." Then read to the end of Vol6 and I was agape - Vol7's cover did NOT prepare me for what happens. There's a cost to immortality: it's eternal suffering. This trope is not new, but this Anime has broken new ground.

[@milk-qh5zz]

Ikr, JUST LET THE GEMS LIVE IN HARMONY AGAIN PLEASE I'M CRYING SO MUCH

[@dianateabag]

What song did you use at 6:11? I'm sure it's the song of a video!

[@seiggrainhart4719]

1:38 I've subbe to you for that sentence alone. You used made up words... but those made up words perfectly explain technology.

[@daviz2068]

This show would be glorious in Dolby Vision HDR.

[@kordeliiius9821]

Honestly I find the skyward sword music to be very fitting

[@basicinsight7214]

I'm watching this in 2019, lotl has done it's job

[@lackynguyen8351]

The advancement in 3d CG are surely impressive, but in my opinion it will never completely be as expressive and organic as handdrawn animation. The 3d graphics are a important tool in anime but won't replace it. Traditional animation has several advantages, like jumping between drawing styles to express the emotions of the scene, it can dip into surrealism with experimental animation and it can stretch around proportions to give the movements of the figures more impact .

[@milkcratess]

Man they really *broke down* this anime

[@Kyouma.]

What makes this show interesting is Phos's developement. Why? Because it shows that developement is even possible when the circumstances make it look like developement isn't possible at all.

[@PSXuploads]

Shadow of the Colossus music in the background? lol

[@michaelanderson3672]

Morganite is best girl

[@literallyasuka2996]

Michael Anderson Nah, Diamond is best girl

[@iii7139]

Cairngorm and Antarcticite are the best boys...

[@JO-cz5gx]

@nick donzanti you man of culture

[@Kiwikick238]

And I feel the same way about anime I haven't watched a new series in a while only other show I'm watching is kekkai sensen s2

[@FakYuhGoogel]

I heard some Xenoblade and Chrono Cross music in the video. Ontop of appreciating House no Kuni, I like you even more now.

[@Anigamichan]

Ha for sure. Great games with rather fitting music for the series.

[@SlimTony]

Oh, yes it is on Amazon! Oh wait I don't live in North America so it's region locked

[@MitsukiKazen]

Well, Houseki no Kuni is competed with Made in Abyss, Mahoutsukai no Yome y Little Witch Academia.

[@helian123]

I miss cute phos.. I WANT HER BACK SOO MUCHHHH BUT IT'S UNLIKELY TO HAPPEN XD BUT STILL I WAMT HER BACK

[@FruitJellyBubbles]

the amv part was really funny ajsbs, great video

[@smelliecheez886]

Still no season 2 what an L

[@nosoulboy13]

I just watched this... and I my ONLY issue with it is the character design. Kinda grossly "anime-girl x1000".. I heard another reviewer call it "elegant". Yes/No? Oh Japan... you like your dainty girls... squeamishly.

[@Th3Sh1n1gam1]

There's a huge spoiler in why they all look that.

[@Umezete]

Honestly, the anime kinda plays up the girlishness a bit. Reading the manga they felt a bit more androgynous even if they were pretty feminine.

[@nosoulboy13]

I think about it as an influence... Is this what girls should look like? Is this the shape of a beautiful girl? What is the underlying message here? I still liked the show... that part just kinda creeped me out. Made me make a "hmmm" face.

[@iii7139]

The character design is not to let it be female honestly! "The upper part of body will be as lean as boys, The lower part of body will be as slim as girls." This is how the author of the manga said. To create a genderless but slim body for those people. Anyway they are not human so they can't be really in a human shape, Right? But you cannot judge if it's elegant just from how the characters look and actually it's not that bad... Probably this is the contrast between the art and culture. And truely, from my peerspective this is far way better than those girl anime in Japan...The virtual and moral quality of this show is what I like and what I respect.

[@lonerimortal8]

9:45i I'm just curious to know whish episode it is '-' probably 8 :^V

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Where can i watch it? It looks super messed up.