Maquia: The Anime Film that Awards Forgot

This time of year is one where several Hollywood types pat themselves on the back at the Oscars, and where people at Crunchyroll try to highlight the best that anime had to offer this past year. They both forgot about Mari Okada and her film Maquia.
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[@weaponmasterJConn]

Me and a group of friends went to go see this because "Hey, anime film in american theater." We all cried and called our mothers afterwards. That's power you can't buy.

[@vie3147]

She abandoned her daughter tho haha. Great mother.

[@vie3147]

And don't forget the scene where the son almost raped his mother.

[@Ryknex]

@@vie3147 that wasn't the main character though and I think it was so justified at the end

[@johnreniel]

@@vie3147 wat da fuk

[@BerryBabaBear]

@@vie3147 im 100% sure you didn't watch the movie

[@johnreniel]

I cried so hard in this movie that it gave me a headache

[@fungus6867]

Same, I couldn't breath propely too

[@ijachoel]

i just finished it and i am still crying. it is so beautiful and sad :(

[@sebastianusami]

SO many rivers appeared in my livingroom...

[@MB-rl5hi]

BRO I JUST SAW IT AND CRIED BADLY FOR 15 STRAIGHT MINUTES haven't feel LIKE THIS ON A LONG TIME

[@shs2025]

I'm happy with the ending

[@wittlelady]

sees title "Maquia: The Anime film that awards forgot." *LOUDER!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@odstinbound2335]

Bro i cried so fucking much

[@Piromysl359]

"Mommy cannot keep her promise..."

[@aliomar-vf2qr]

Man i died at that moment 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@animerman2017]

@@aliomar-vf2qr I was sweeping my tears with a towel when that scene came. So much tears came out that even if I cut 100 onions, I will not cry that much which I cried while watching the end scene.

[@DylanJo123]

Goddammit, i was feeling good today too

[@aliomar-vf2qr]

Yeah the feelings were just too much

[@Notchieee]

Cried for 2 hours after that

[@EbullientSMP]

Maquia was a movie that really, really affected me. It's rare I find stories that reach into my heart as much as I want them too, and I treasure those that do. Maquia was mystical and fantastical but also slow and down to earth. I felt the growth of the characters and I could understand it. It tackles parenthood so well, all of it's struggles, it's merits, and why it's so beautiful. I fell in love with this film quickly after watching it, and the ending still resonates in my heart. It was truly, truly beautiful, and no award can truly convey how amazing it was.

[@shironasama0445]

Go watch Wolf Children

[@EbullientSMP]

@@shironasama0445 Bold of you to assume I have not!

[@shironasama0445]

ExtremeSManpig I mean, I didn’t really like Maquia on the first view, it was so jumpy that I couldn’t follow along. The dragons didn’t need to be in it at all. Her sister is kidnapped I guess, and they make an effort to save her. What was the film really about? Besides the okay message near the end. They could have done a better job at explaining everything. I really wanted to be invested to, like i read the synopsis, and it sounded fantastic.

[@TheRezro]

@@shironasama0445 And what is your point beside exposing your opinion?

[@ADTillion]

Raphtalia Iwatani Sorry to say but, Your Comment kinda reveals you didn’t understand the film.

[@martinmendiolamm]

I didn't cry till the very end when she apologized for not being able to maintain her promise....then it started raining in my room and it didn't stop

[@Dotoku14]

Spoilers m8

[@Ck_Otaku]

same

[@F7_TeeJ]

Bring an umbrella next time

[@Anna-zr9pz]

People, including me, say all the time "Oh my gosh I cried so hard at this movie" or "Holy crap that show had me SOBBING" but, at least in my case, it's always an exxageration, if not a blatant lie. Sometimes I tear up, rarely I cry, never do I sob. But throughout the length of this movie. I cried for real at like 6 different parts. And at the very end. I. Was. SOBBING. LIKE HARD, LOUD SOBS. This was the first and last time ANY movie, book, or show has done that to me. I also love Wolf Children to death and it's another movie I can count on to make me cry for real.

[@mewtwaila]

Whenever I say I cry because of a movie, I *CRY* . Like during “Koe no katachi” I cry every time during the fireworks scene. Or in “Hotarubi no mori e” I’ll cry if I even 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 about that movie!

[@mewtwaila]

Also same with “Wolf children” as you mentioned, I cry at the end every time 😢

[@popopop984]

I actually did cry, the movie reminded of so many sad memories

[@KenKen004]

Haha your reaction on the award was very relatable

[@Dotoku14]

@THE GAME Holy hell, calm down...

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

@THE GAME I'm a masive My Hero fan and even I think it shouldn't have been there! Same with Mazinger Z Infinity after being introduced to it via Super Robot Wars, Best Film should be saved for original films not tie ins to series or long runing franchises in an Ideal World they would have 2 film catagories one for stuff like this and the other for the mainstream stuff.

[@meghenmatta2080]

In that moment, Tristen was all of us

[@kurosumomo]

@@Dotoku14 it is ture, MHA movie winning over Rizu to Aoi Tori or Mirai no Mirai is like Rambo winning over Silence of the Lambs, it's disgusting, and it won only because the audience which I'm sure 99.9% of people who voted didn't see anything aside the MHA movie, and 80% didn't see any move, but just voted for MHA because it is the popular thing right now. There is no other words but to say disgusting.

[@satejpatil2618]

Seriously though it should have been on contender list anime film of the year if not won it. its in my top 10 or top 5 anime movies of all time

[@XastherReeD]

It is a damn shame, you're right Arkada. Mari Okada really knows how to pull on our heartstrings, Maquia really deserved to, at least, be nominated.

[@m4y013]

Not only pull it he plays maroon 5 memory with it at the very end of movie

[@danielluswillfredomatuless7429]

Maquia can be forgotten by the Awards, but it will never be forgotten by anyone who have seen it.

[@SilverShion]

Of course the awards forgot about it. It's not My Hero Academia.

[@TheRezro]

@Ricardo Merino Did anyone treat Crunchyroll seriously on the first place?

[@tjhooker1215]

@Ricardo Merino All opinions are biased

[@newdimensionmagiccardtrick3131]

Lol! XD

[@TheRezro]

@@tjhooker1215 Technically opinions are.. well opinions. So literally what someone think about something without claiming it to be true (it is why arguing over something nullify this status). Anyway, concept of bias usually referee to arguments claimed to be objective, but twisted by preconceived agenda of the reviewer (as liking/disliking something isn't equal to quality). Part of being professional critic is ability to notice and address own bias.

[@TheRezro]

@THE GAME Only shit here is you 0_0

[@kcsupersonic1]

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is such a good film. For me, it was close to being in the same class as A Silent Voice and Your Name from previous years, (other films that the Oscars forgot that were better than pretty much everything else those years). That is why I was just as crushed to see that the Anime Awards snubbed it as well, because it has some of the strongest theming and best animation of the year, (certainly better than Mazinger Z and Fireworks). Maquia also has an emotional musical theme called 'Viator' that rivals A Silent Voice's 'Lit,' and Your Name's 'Nandemonaiya,' for poignancy and heartfelt impact. Even the way the music is written echoes the theme of the story.

[@tryomama]

Exactly

[@UnreliableKoichi]

For me your name didnt make me cry as much as maquia

[@SuperHardcoreTroller]

It surpasses both Your Name and especially Koe no Katachi

[@orpheusruby7163]

Close to being in the same class? Dude it exceeded both films by 100 classes

[@lhv2k]

Ofcourse it's not on the same class as Your Name and A Silent Voice, cuz it's MUCH BETTER.

[@devilhero1062]

If you love your mom Maquia is the most suitable and relatable anime movie since it show how a mother struggle to raise her child and yeah i m surprised that Crunchyroll didn't include this beautiful movie in their list for 'best movie' award Of course this movie is not for everyone but it was really beautiful and love how they display the mother figure in this one still I want some part to be explain in detail but what can i say it was a well made movie

[@isadoracostahamsi163]

I would say the biggest mistake Maquia made was the release. It is pretty impossible to get it legally in my country and even the illegal means didn’t add it until recently (I am guessing they were waiting for the release of the dvd so they wouldn’t have to sub themselves). And it seems even in America it was hard to watch it. If no one watches no one will credit. Still my favorite film of 2018 tho

[@Purplemen101]

My theatre does loads of anime showings and we never got Maquia. It was something I really wanted to watch when I heard about it but never did because I never got reminded it existed because it NEVER EXISTED FOR ME. I would have had to have driven like 2 1/2 hours to downtown LA to find a theatre showing it.

[@tohothewriter8002]

So is this video proof that the Crunchyroll Awards is primarily for shonen and heavily publicised shows and movies? Because I'm wondering how an animated movie of this caliber gets recognition in something like the Oscars, which views animation as a somewhat lesser form of entertainment but still acknowledges and accepts the medium for what it is, while Crunchyroll doesn't even lift a finger and looks at the industry as a whole rather than just what is the most popular during each season throughout the year. I'm legit curious to know why this was overlooked by Crunchyroll for nomination.

[@Rezu55]

It's just a popularity contest so, a lot of younger anime viewers won't appreciate certain entries because they only watched 2 or 3 shows last year, most of which most likely shounens.

[@andresvalera1430]

The people choose what wins but the ones who choose the nominations are some critics

[@sigilbreaker2628]

It's not even for Shonen, just for My Hero Academia. If it was for shonen then Boruto would have won best fight.

[@tohothewriter8002]

@@sigilbreaker2628 Assuming Boruto is even good enough to get nominated for anything.

[@sigilbreaker2628]

@@tohothewriter8002 ? Boruto *was* nominated for that. I mean, I don't even think Boruto was a good show, but out of the nominees there it clearly had the best fight. CA's have been routinely dominated by MHA; they won 7 last year and 6 this year. Two Heroes didn't win best film because it was shonen, but because it was MHA.

[@qwertyuiopzxcvbnm198]

Yessss finally someone talking about this film it’s sooo good yet nobody is on about it

[@newdimensionmagiccardtrick3131]

The fact that barely anybody knew about tirade very disappointed. It was So good but not enough people watched it in order for it to get the credit it deserved.

[@icefox94]

pretty sure mother's basement did a video on it when it first came out, but that's the only other channel i've seen talk about it.

[@wolfbones1]

Mothers basement talked about it awhile back ago can't believe people still didn't know it existed

[@maplesights]

Let's not forget the character designs are originally done by Akihiko Yoshida and adapted into film by Yuriko Ishii. Akihiko Yoshida who did art for FF Tactics, FF12, FFXIV and many more Final Fantasy related art!

[@hailstar8185]

THAT EXPLAINS SO MUCH WHY IT LOOKS LIKE FF.

[@Gilgamesh631]

@@Firechick12012 and I just love it to pieces

[@robertcawley6984]

Another great example about why all award shows are trash and you should just enjoy works for being what they are, great in their own right.

[@fred6907]

The Oscars has lost ALL credibility after their Marxist equity requirements which requires movies to include a certain percentage of all kinds of minorities starting in 2025. That's just insanity. That awards means nothing nowadays.

[@FiveOClockTea]

Never before had I cried like that in a cinema. I was openly sobbing by the end of it, and still crying while walking back to the train station 😭 Really a beautiful movie!

[@AngelaTehaha]

Maquia was soo good, I hope it gets more recognition even though it's been a while since it came out.

[@Dotoku14]

If you listen VERY closely when the MHA movie was chosen, you can hear Arkada's very silent but menacing "Wryyyyy..."

[@danixthe3rd650]

If it's not popular, the awards shows will not care about it.

[@TheRezro]

It is missing the point of the awards 0_0 Whole purpose of awards is to promote less marketed shows, for objective quality they do posses. That presuming that it wasn't poorly addressed sarcasm.

[@SlashDrago]

Oscar like to push social issues.

[@TheRezro]

@@SlashDrago Yes, considering that they are in 90% old white dudes 0_0

[@TheRezro]

@Brandon Roberts As it should in such cases. Both are extreme poor qualities, as no one like pretenders.

[@TheRezro]

@THE GAME Again, no one said that you bandwagoning wannabe 0_0 It is only just shonan..

[@lamperouge459]

I've felt like, 0 romance. This is pure and gold drama, crafted superbly.

[@Punisher9419]

It's one of the best anime films of all time period.

[@Punisher9419]

@Cynical I've seen 1332 shows in total. myanimelist.net/profile/kuddlesworth

[@kylem55]

@@Punisher9419 you did rate bleach a 9 lmao I hope your original comment is just hyperbole

[@Punisher9419]

@@kylem55 I enjoyed Bleach a lot. I've seen it times now. But yes it's an exaggeration, it's still a great film though.

[@kylem55]

@@Punisher9419 bleach is poop and this film isn't that good. It has way too many flaws everyone just keeps conveniently bumping into eachother. Arial randomly gets a girl pregnant only thing we know about her is she had a crush on him in a flashback how did they up meet again? What's the point of introducing those dragon creatures and doing nothing with them? What's the point of riding a creature that is prone to bursting into flames? It's way too long and boring. At the end she tries to kill herself Infront of her kid (while complaining the whole movie about wanting to see her child and not wanting to be alone then they fly away? ) The magic thread isn't exactly explained a lot of surface level lore

[@poggers4392]

@@kylem55 what the fuxk are you even saying??? The point of the movie is too view our world through the eyes of an immortal inexperienced mother so of course time jumps are necessary. Dragons are there to imply the motives of the kingdom and that they rely too much on fantasy to win wars which eventually made their grave when they ran out of such near the end of the movie when the very immortals they massacered sold a rivaling kingdom key information. They dont do stuff just because.

[@ofiterpunte]

5 years later, still one of my all time favorites.

[@chibikathy10]

I was disappointed that Maquia wasn’t one of the nominee for best 2018 animated film. This movie touched me and I bought the DVD and Blu-ray and recommended it to my sister to watch! Let’s just say that she enjoyed it, too.

[@ReelPodcasts]

Maquia is easily my favorite film of last year. I appreciate that you gave it a shoutout. Okada's Anohana while introducing me to her work was not the work that made me a fan. In fact Anthem of the Heart was the one work that truly made me a fan of hers. Maquia is a great work and I really hope I can point people to it for years to come.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The best anime film will be Frozen 2 for this year.

[@maximelover3314]

Big joke.

[@bjornironside4674]

dude, just let it go.

[@Mecks089]

Stop trying to be a Justin.y clone and go back to sniffing Erza's Panties.

[@keithecreator]

you mean toy story 4?

[@johnwhitters3234]

Yeah toy story 4

[@FurEngel]

I agree. I saw this during the U.S. theatrical limited-run, purchased the BLURAY two weeks ago, and will be purchasing the limited edition coming soon. It was the best movie of 2018. Update: also, this Anime has an AMAZING soundtrack! Can't mention that enough.

[@TalussAthner]

This honestly really pisses me off, it was my favorite film or tv show of the last year. Not just anime, from western animated stuff I saw and loved into the spider verse, but it wasn’t as good, from western live action film I saw Roma and think and hope it’ll go down in history viewed as a masterpiece, still I didn’t like it as much as Maquia. Not surprised by the Oscar snub as that’s normal but the Crunchyroll snub shows a surprising level of ignorance from the group you’d expect to stay up on anime. I’m not surprised when I hear the Academy voters didn’t watch the animation nominees as that’s just kinda what happens at this point but from what I’ve heard the largest reason Maquia didn’t get nominated for the Crunchyroll awards was that most of the people involved in said nomination hadn’t seen it. There’s not enough anime films that come out every year for them to have any excuse for it, it was in theaters, I saw it twice in theater. Yet these people who supposedly should be experts on anime did not see one of the major anime films of this year.

[@TheClassics100]

I saw Maquia the other day. This film has a ton of heart and passion behind it and I hope more people give it a chance (through legal means)

[@Kage-jk4pj]

Anime make 90% of their money in japan so who gives a fuck if we don't pay for it

[@glasspaper3]

@@Kage-jk4pj that's not true lol. Most anime are made considering the western and Japanese consumer bases

[@TheRezro]

@@glasspaper3 Not really. Until raise of streaming services, majority of anime wasn't legally available on West beside some Shonan and limited release of few artsy movies. It is in fact one of reasons for so called "Moevasion" in the past and abundance of subs. Because "if perverted otaku buy it" become less valid argument now, anime industry start recently be worth watching again (and it is apparently what many creators also hope for).

[@Ck_Otaku]

The nearest theater that showed it in my country was like over an 100 miles away so it sucked that I didn't :/

[@Katt1721]

I really loved this movie, even more so for how ambitious the story is with its unique fantasy setting and different cultures, along with a narrative that takes place over decades. Mari Okada could have easily just done a more down to earth teenage romantic drama for her directorial debut a la AnoHana or Anthem of the Heart, but she clearly had a vision and passion for what she wanted to do. The only nitpick I have would be regarding some of Ariel's motivations being a bit muddy. On the CR Awards (which I agree, people take too seriously, its just a fun thing to vote on): Its not that surprising to see the film with the largest amount of theatrical screenings attached to one of anime's biggest properties win an award based on votes, especially given how most of the other nominees just weren't as widely available to be seen (less days in less theaters). Unlike many of the other categories where all the nominees were (mostly) available for everyone on some streaming platform instantly, Best Film is really the only category that's like this.

[@theragingkirbz2168]

Thank you for subtitles/captions.

[@lincoln4926]

Okay I've had it, you can't say "let's jam" and 1 not have the glitchy sou nd and 2 snap your fingers. At least do one of the two

[@3up3rn0va]

lol glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that i was like WHAATTT? He didn't do the snap thing! 😂

[@jabarib1004]

You are not alone, i needs my glitchy snap... Bbl I gotta get my fix.

[@fel293]

Im.gald i wasn't the only one that was missing the snap

[@areyoumadxd1247]

This movie actually made me cry. Only time a piece of entertainment media made not only feel, but also give into the emotions it wanted me to feel. I got the artbook for this movie and the poster.

[@loriedsonemma-o3318]

This film caught me off guard, I was expecting just being amazed by the history. I never felt so much pain in my eyes, and I loved it!

[@SuperAnimecity]

Yay!!!! I was waiting for you to review this. This is my new favourite movie

[@TheAnimeMisfit]

The timing to your apparent in the Anime Awards and This video is just perfect. Keep up the good work.

[@toufonglee5073]

Wow you are such a great narrator and story teller! I must say your narrations and choice of words during the movie skit actually gave me goosebumps.

[@poyoyo26]

I cried like a little bitch watching Maquia

[@Michformer]

This film proved to be the 1408 of tearjerkers. It seemed like I was the only one in the theater who remained dry-eyed while tge others gave in to the onslaught of tenderness. I agree that it deserved far more recognition than what it ultimately accrued.

[@taco8103]

Truly a underrated, under watched, and underappreciated film. Nice to see that someone gives this film the recognition it deserves.

[@chelle4419]

I was SOOO lucky to have been able to see Maquia in theaters. It was absolutely stunning, just as he said. I love that it had such desperate yet tender moments. I am getting this on DVD ASAP. Also, I love all the other anime he’s mentioned from Mari Okida. I hadn’t realized so many of my favorite drama animes were by the same person! So I second that recommendation as well. :)

[@kierramedeiros8370]

You're the reason I bought this on Blu-ray! Can't wait to finally watch it!

[@FreakigesSternchen]

this would be the 2nd anime that a review by you actively made me want to watch it (the first was bokurano) so thank you!!

[@nipplesthethird5256]

I love your work on anime reviews you are the number 1.

[@moonstonepearl21]

This films looks right up my alley. Thanks for letting us know about this because I probably wouldn't have heard of it otherwise. I definitely want to check this out.

[@jordanwilliams1447]

I saw this film for the first time today. I was engaged with the story for the runtime, and I enjoyed what I was seeing, but it wasn’t pulling my heartstrings or anything. Then the final half-hour hit, and that’s when I realized what this story was truly about and what it was saying. The last fifteen minutes left me an emotional wreck. A few hours later, I called my mother and just listened to her talk about her day. I don’t deserve her and all she’s done and continues to do for me.

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

thanks for the recommendation i'll check it out for sure

[@thelittleheathenfromSweden]

I saw this movie because you mentioned it in one of your previous videos and it was a truly a masterpiece, so glad you brought it to my attention :) Salutations from Sweden!^^

[@theegyptiangamer2530]

Just watched it and I now see why you were so devistated in your anime awards video. I have literally seen none of the other movies, but if there were 6 movies better than this last year I have some serious catching up to do.

[@astra_m00n]

After watching this review last week, me and my husband watched it last Friday and I cried for 15 minutes straight. When the Collector's Edition comes out in a month from now, I decided to gift it to my dearest friend, who became unwillingly pregnant at 17 and is now married and the most lovingly and caring 25 y/o mother of 2 kids I have ever met. Maquia's hardship and love reminded me so much of her and how much I look up to her. What a great movie!

[@kalscult341]

just watching clips from it makes me cry.

[@vendormc9901]

You pulled a gendo pose during the awards

[@duplicateit9222]

I will never delete this movie on my phone/laptop. Best movie ever, gonna watch more

[@thamor4746]

Really underappreciated and went under the radar for so many people.

[@aashishpattankar9318]

That's quite a wonderful video you have made here and really hyped me to watch this movie mate! Thanks for this!!

[@rusdiabdullah214]

ive never cried this hard watching anime but this 😀😀🔪 you guys have no idea how swollen my eyes is

[@baydaissi2702]

This film is truly a masterpiece. A hidden gem and so underrated. The story is touching, the characters are realistic and lovable, the soundtrack is exceptional, and of course to top that, t h e a r t ; each and every scene had me pause the film to get a better look at it. Words, images and sound were weaved as one. Truly beautiful

[@kuges8146]

As someone that never saw anything about this before, his run down of the plot reminded me of a story I hadn't thought about in years : "Elf Quest, The Hidden Years : Little Patch".

[@ticklemyheart44]

Thank you for the review, I would love to see this movie the art alone looks gorgeous and the story is interesting!

[@Atamoss]

I saw Maquia at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal and I'm so glad I did, what a masterpiece !

[@dango6266]

Only Clannad has made me cry as much as this one did. My favorite anime of all time. Period.

[@leocelestial]

This is one of the few movies that actually got me to sob. Not just tear up, that finale actually had me sobbing. Even just thinking about this movie makes me tear up. It's such a beautiful story.

[@brettcoster4781]

Watched Maquia for the first time last night and loved it, and have enjoyed this very good review (as usual). About to rewatch it, thanks to Madman providing the Blu-Ray. Anyway, hope you have a great 2022! Cheers!

[@ashleighlehmann4749]

Thank you so much for touching on this film. I had the pleasure of watching Maquia when it was shown in my local cinema, and my best friend and I left bawling our eyes out. It might be my favorite anime film of all time, and I wish that it was more well known.

[@kaylaking2985]

Thank you for bringing light to this gorgeous film.

[@VyNyLoKo6]

One of the animes that can actually make anyone cry, its soooo good

[@XxnamcoxcapcomxX]

I bought this movie and saw it with my cousin and my brother's girlfriend. Then that scene happens *"sorry Ariel your moma is gonna break her promise"* and we're all ugly silent crying. Even my brother who only came in and saw the last 20 minutes teared up and like the movie.

[@sharingan0mojo]

So true ,maquia was so amazing, i have shown it to people who have never seen or liked anime, but they fell in love with this

[@Korombos]

Character design reminds me of Final Fantasy Tactics' sometimes noseless faces

[@fenrir3097]

Same artist.

[@XenoKnightAlpha]

3:36 Maquia... I need to watch this. It seems so good just from your introduction to it

[@varunmanjunath9123]

Absolutely. Maquia hasn't acquired the amount of acknowledgement and appreciation it deserves. I was lucky to watch it on an Emirates flight, I would've never heard about this beautiful movie otherwise... :)

[@sharingan757]

Just an update on the streaming. You can rent the movie on KZbin and Amazon, now.

[@princessthyemis]

What a well-written review! I am finally going to see this movie TONIGHT! However I thought that I should watch your review first! I can't wait to see what I think! I think, if people hold a truly good movie in their hearts and recommend it to others, and can remember it as a good movie for themselves in their own mind, it will always be a classic in a way!

[@AustinParkerKillulotz14]

i adore this movie so much. It came out around mothersday and after watching it for myself i took my own mother to see it on mothers day.

[@miltonbdm0]

My order has been placed. Thats for another amazing recommendation!

[@Yotsuki10400]

Loved the ending of this Movie...Man that really brought me to tears...been holding my Tears but after that Scene...Damn I can't,I just can't..😭😭

[@aidandahlan]

Thank you for remembering this beautiful film

[@ralife11379]

I bought this as soon as it came out and watched it with my friends. We all cried like babies honestly. Even now, as i watch this and see certain scenes. The dialogue from them flowing back into my head. I feel like i am going to cry. Maquia is a beautiful film, and okida is my new favorite director because of it.

[@chaoticplus]

All I keep looking at is that A place further than the universe poster. you have some good taste my guy

[@eva-mariahanchar4174]

I saw Maquia in its North American Debue at a film festival last summer and was not prepared to watch such a masterpiece. It is truly a travesty that it did not get more mentions. And as a side note I will make it my next anime video to own because it was such a great piece of artwork!

[@MoodyBurgerson]

Watched this, watched Maquia, now re-watching this again because now I know what this is about. The feels are still fresh and it hurts a little, but it feels good. Man, what an amazing thing Maquia is.

[@dayvena8191]

sounds like an interesting film, I'll have to check it out some time thanks for the recommendation Mr.Reflection

[@Prettywitchiusaka]

I'm glad you brought up Maquia. I've only watched it once recently, but trust me, you're right on the money that it's a film we should never forget. Mainly because, well once you've seen it, I don't think you CAN forget you ever watched it. At least I don't think so.

[@sarahkirshenbaum1487]

I completely agree with you. I got to see it on an international flight last summer while it was just hitting theaters outside of Japan. I was just flipping through foreign films and this came up. I had never heard of it. Wow, was this movie gorgeous. The story was fantastic. I'm so sad it never got hype or advertisement.

[@daisybell4]

Sweet. Im gonna try it . Thanks!

[@Naikiizz]

I bawled my eyes out. This is a much watch for anyone!

[@AnimeFreakLucky7]

Damn this film looks beautiful! I need to get around to it, maybe next Friday night.

[@dennisclark7448]

I found this movie available to stream on "Hoopla" which takes only a public library membership to view.

[@freaknr1]

I saw Maquia at a screening at the House of Film here in Oslo 3 weeks ago, and I loved it. I was kind of sceptical going in, as I didn't really know much about it or the director other than that she worked on Anohana (which I have yet to see. I know, I'm a monster) and the promo-art made me think it would be another one of those "I love him, but I must watch him die because I'm immortal"-romances. But damn if I didn't feel stupid 20 minutes in, and from there on I was totally invested and cried several times. I might discover some flaws if I rewatch it, but after that first viewing my critcial senses had gotten a good beating by my bleeding heart, and I needed to call my mom when I got home. XD

[@GeorgeGrad]

The movie is available for purchase/stream on Amazon Prime Video in North America

[@harrodymak1119]

Just finish watching it. Thx Arkada for mentioning this film, It totally went under my radar & i gotta say I really Loved the film. haven't got on to the feels train in quite awhile and but damn... this show hits right in the feels. I'm so glad i watched this movie. 10/10. Thank you again Arkada & Great video as always.

[@lugipyon4804]

I flippen love this movie so much ever since it came out. It hurts to know that it didn't get the recognition that it deserved. This is the only movie, in which despite watching just the ending multiple times... I still sobbed and bawled like a 2 yr old.

[@Darkholow]

Finally got around to watching this (a bit late mind you), but Mari Okada is a genious. She got me with Anohana and now with this movie. This movie spoke to my soul and made me bawl my eyes out.

[@Purplemen101]

I really, really, really wanted to see Maquia, and then I somehow never did. It wasn't until you talked about it on the Crunchyroll Awards that I remembered it existed, and now I'm super mad at myself for never seeing it.

[@overkill1340]

I just got back from seeing Liz and the Blue Bird and Mirai at the JCCC in Toronto. Found out about them through a random google search for Mirai showtimes in Canada, but I'll be following their anime showings in the future. Looks like I missed this and Lu Over the Wall during their film festival in the summer.

[@blue_rosa_art]

Amen. This movie really moved me to the point where I actually thought "i guess having kids is not that bad". This movie had me yelling at my Mum how much I loved her. Such a beautiful moving movie, with so many aspects relating to Motherhood, and finding oneself. The backgrounds were amazing and I loved the main song that plays in the ending, listening to it can sometimes make me cry.

[@GaiashKetoji]

This was one of the last few films from 2018 I saw before finishing my top 10 list and it made said list.

[@zazzpzazz]

YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT MOVIES THE AWARDS FORGOT? chuunibyou take on me..... My delusional little buddies got shafted by mainstream anime movies.....

[@Antiyoukai]

That was pretty romantic as well.