Most Beautiful Shots from Houseki no Kuni

[@whomst855]

I read somewhere that Ichikawa studied architecture in college before becoming a manga artist, which is why the buildings look symmetrical and beautiful.

[@cathleenmoyle1476]

What kind of architecture is the school the Gems live in do you think is based on?

[@whomst855]

@@cathleenmoyle1476 It looks very minimalistic with some insperations of various religious temples. But I haven't gotten into architecture in a long timr so I might be wrong.

[@cathleenmoyle1476]

@@whomst855 My thoughts exactly.

[@ErikCPianoman]

The music matched with the visuals was chilling. One of the most visually stunning shows ever.

[@アキラ-m3u]

Yup agreed

[@TotallyNotMark]

I see you're a big fan of negative space shots

[@kitariauthor5943]

Totally Not Mark They really hit ya home, don’t they?

[@floatingideas3226]

So that's what it's called. I'll commit that to my memory. I love those.

[@kenshinhau6311]

They’re just called wide shots, dude.

[@suffering1901]

theres a differenec between wide shots and negative space shots even if its small

[@G.F.SF55]

Pls check out the manga, it has *stellar* paneling

[@Zenzu-kp8dt]

"Most beautiful shots from Houseki No Kuni" *plays All 12 episodes back to back*

[@2tangoplsty613]

Every moment is beautiful. Exactly

[@WangleLine]

What exactly are negative space shots? o:

[@man_with_hat8728]

@@WangleLine Its where the majority of the image is just background, to the point that whatever is in the foreground appears to be swallowed up by its surroundings.

[@mayconalex6580]

First thing i thought

[@ccampbell7]

The scene where Phos is crying in the window is the equivalent of a stab to the heart.... It just goes to show that "Change" she wen't through to become powerful truly came at a serious price. Unlike her old self, she now is "Strong", and is extremely efficient, but at the cost of her personality, and that feeling of safety when you have friends. It just shows that she's truly in pain all of the time, but doesn't quite know how to show that to everyone else...

[@whitelight2195]

And now pain became absolute agony

[@golgarisoul]

1:55 I could not belive this scene. It was so fantastic.

[@roblochon]

The corresponding panel/page in the manga looked impossible to have in anime ... but the mad lads did it! Although the camerawork moved a bit too much in fight scenes for my taste, they did a wonderful job in a ton of other shots.

[@bdr5333]

As soon as I read this comment I knew exactly which scene it was referring to

[@vivi.seraph]

I'm sorry but Sleeping Rutile is the cutest thing in this world

[@dwvcollection]

No need to be sorry my dude I agree with you

[@ai_123o2]

Rutile is kinda scary tho

[@marcbeaucarny8565]

@@ai_123o2 I like rutile's designe but he kinda remind me of Josef Mengele...who wasn't a very nice person

[@josec.6394]

Yeah, she's kind of an asshole and also wants to hurt my baby Phos, so...

[@marcbeaucarny8565]

@@josec.6394 I used to like her a lot but now I just see her as this clishe psycho doctor Phos and antarc are my favorites

[@Tibli13]

These wide, negative space shots whisper in how lonely everyone is. They may live on the same island, sleep in the same house, follow the same man, and fight the same enemies they are alone. I’ve noticed that most of the gems don’t actually care for eachother, only the work that they do. At the beginning, Phos was their sister, but she was useless, so everyone brushed her off. The other gems only started really talking to her after she got her new legs. Then, she was fast enough to be useful. The gems don’t ask eachother about how they’re doing, what’s new, do you want to hang out sometime. People could’ve talked to Cinnabar, but she couldn’t do any work, so they made the excuse of staying away from her poison to never see her again. What makes Phos so different is her empathy, that she CARES about the other gems. She talks to Cinnabar and promises her a new job. She can hear the snail people, and she returned them to their home. She joined Antarc on his winter watch even though she didn’t have to, she just figured that Antarc was lonely. That’s where her powers come from. She can be mended with anything, because she is able to feel for that person, put her self in their shoes, care about them as they are. Pap has almost the same ability, but he lacks a large part of empathy needed to truly bond with anything, so he can only briefly wake up. This however is much farther that any other gems go. No one else cares for eachother, so they are alone. TLDR: The empty feelings of the shots emphasizes just how alone everyone is.

[@ezequieljazarotamerlan593]

And now ... she will be the one who is totally alone.

[@somestranger3911]

Phos are always suffering.

[@WhoTao...]

@Waves Bortz and Dia: Anime watchers: :D Manga readers : ......

[@soup2636]

this is an excellent comment but i want to correct you on the pronouns of the gems as they are not humans and don't have actual gender compared to characters like kongo (he/him) and ventricosus (she/her, but I'm not sure about this one) so its better to use they/them to refer to all gems instead of using gendered pronouns for them. All of the gems use masculine terms for themselves and each other (boku is a masculine way to say "I" and they call each other brothers instead of sisters) bc Japanese don't have a gender neutral term ^^

[@chefwifey2513]

I truly never realized this! I guess it is hinted at when Phos was getting taken away after helping the Admirables when they say "now how can I hate you when you say that" or something along that line.

[@slowlydecomposingcorpse829]

0:57 this is my favorite shot in the entire anime. The way the gold parts to look like a flower blooming, followed by the enraged look on phos’ face ... 10/10

[@demonstrablyfine690]

I adore how this show plays with scale and symmetry....

[@zegotinha1210]

The whole fucking thing is beautiful.

[@jacoblautenschlager5641]

soundtrack?

[@kazumihiga7792]

@@jacoblautenschlager5641 everything he said 👀👀

[@Splatt707]

"most beautiful scenes of houseki no kuni" *the whole anime and the manga*

[@ryudjn6590]

This show was such a gem. It's not only super rare to see so much care put into shot composition in TV anime, but also in how they made full use of 3DCG. A current show, that plops in my head, would be darling in the franxx. Despite not liking the majority of the cast, I like how they frame the characters based on their current emotional state. Really love it! Like I said, that kind of cinematography is normally only in anime movies.

[@BloodyDIMISIS55]

Ryudjn such a gem

[@zhenrad]

@@BloodyDIMISIS55 heh

[@princessthyemis]

Respect!!!!

[@declaringpond2276]

So uh, how did the darling in the franxx thing go...

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

1:21 [With ominous music at the distance] ¡Strechy strechy! ¡breaky breaky! ¡fixy fixy! ¡¡your measurements!!

[@gulinotm]

Its interesting that most of those shots are pulled directly from the manga too

[@whyhellothere7426]

Imagine living in a place like that. Such a paradise, if only kidnapping attempts weren't frequent.

[@omega5393]

The reason this is considered "good cgi" is because this anime did something with cgi that would be impossible to pull off in 2d animation.

[@flapflapflapflap]

They toyed it with 2d hand drawn animation annddd Its alright, but was trying hard to showcase how sparkly the gems are

[@Sarahmint]

I have no idea what this anime is about, but with the brilliant choice of music combined with images such as 0:28 makes me feel lonely desolation with feeling so small compared to the giant environment. Is this an impression of feeling hopeless at 0:28?

[@ryouskye]

Late reply, but it's connected to the shot before. The man in the middle had some kind of "vision" with the other figures which are actually the enemies in the show, and it kind of tries to show the confusion of why he (leader of the protagonists ) would see a vision of the enemies. He seemed to be a bit confused or concerned about it himself.

[@Calvin_M.]

He is just sleeping 😂

[@soundberry]

@@Calvin_M. it's called meditation 😂

[@leeworley6727]

Anime has a lot of themes about changing as a person and the isolation felt when you have changed so much as a person.

[@nealeellis4455]

the manga is 95 chapters of depression

[@foreign_objective2855]

I just love how well a lot of these depict isolation

[@RCAnime]

This is an older video, originally published on vimeo. I said that I wouldn't be uploading any more videos onto RCAnime a few months back. That was because I ran out of ideas for videos and lost motivation. I needed a break and to look at the channel from a different perspective, I still do. Recently, I have been thinking about uploading supercuts, smaller concept videos, onto the channel. Most of these videos won't include voice over and be experimental, let me know what you think. Will I pull a Miyazaki? I don't know. But the success of this video will determine the future of the channel.

[@NeoDeity]

RCAnime Please come back, we're sorry.

[@sherrawed9050]

i'm looking forward to your videos! you have very interesting point of view

[@alannitro17]

RCAnime I honestly enjoy your commentary around cinematography. I don’t really care if it’s anime.

[@bijoyp]

Pleace come back, man. I loves your documentary/analysis videos. You are one of a kind. I don't usually request people anything like this, but please dont stop your regular stuff. I learned a lot from you in these few days. Cmaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

[@aisoce7690]

That would be great ! Try something new, I'm eager to see what you can come up with

[@raymondhmuifoo11]

I just hope, if we ever get a second season, that it can deliver the same justice to the manga that the first season did.

[@servandoarchila5563]

This is such a beautiful, but sadly overlooked, anime. And a great source of inspiration and reference for any of us who study art and design. I like your content and your channel take your time, we'll wait.

[@mercanerie]

The song is The Revenant Main Theme by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

[@misery4821]

Aside from these beautiful negative space shots, i really like how they captured the fight scenes as well. Dia vs that dog lunarian was my favorite.

[@BobbiHiru]

They're wide shots.

[@SamCyanide]

every frame of this show is a beautiful scene, you can take a screenshot anywhere and it can stand on its own

[@Mexatelbrine]

The way the scenery and character position, the blooming, the shading, the lighting, the choreography... just MMM👌

[@Bonny-2132]

This compilation reminded me of why I loved this anime so much. Great job!

[@moonie5382]

when i saw the title i was like,, did u mean the entire show?

[@kweka938w9]

1:11 truly is beautiful

[@xRnChrisx]

I didn't now that I needed this until I saw it. Came here to stay. Great scene and music choice. Gonna watch it more than once.

[@dimskomusic]

I thought the shot in ep 8 where sensei stand atop of the ice with phos in his hands was amazing and powerful as fuck

[@Voidsleeper]

Land of the Lustrous will always be that one anime that KILLED it with Cgi. I swear this anime was absolutely amazing. I want a season 2 so badly.

[@sumpfbold.466]

Rutile looking hot

[@kazumihiga7792]

Its incredible how this anime had in every aspect, so much quality in every aspect. So sad this didnt get any adaptation, having now with conclucusion, one of the best tales ever written 😭😭

[@goddamnpiero6153]

It's true, just as you said: when paying attention to the story the graphic bevcomes a secondary element, and thanks to this video I can appreciate Houseki no Kuni much more than before. Thank you kindly

[@Phoseki_no_Kuni]

Every scene is beautiful in Land of the Lustrous

[@mard1_a]

Ughh this show is just so pretty and the cinematography is amazing!

[@_isr460]

1:50 I always wondered where was this clip from, after I watched Houseki No Kuni and read the manga.. well worthy expirience i love the story. I just saw some time earlier when i didn't read the manga nor watched the anime Grimes-Genesis sped up song video with this looped clip and it looked majestic.

[@nadyarm4477]

Where is the scene where Dia's hair is shiny at the night when Cinnabar found her? it shaped like a star.

[@Amaleigh2024]

Thank you for posting this video. Some of these shots were hard to find to use as reference for some of my pieces that I made a while back for a senior gallery.

[@marka8817]

the scene where phos was brought back to to cinnabar and the sea perspectives. i did not see it here. that scene was beautiful

[@Miliru-il4sp]

Is there anyone else who thinks hinernation in hnk seems super comfy?

[@AthleticAutist]

Who here has Houseki no Kuni as part of MAL favorite animes? I with most accurate certainty do!

[@cicadathegod8277]

It’s hard to believe this was motion captured in one room. The world feels so big.

[@AxolotldelaAnimacion]

The composition in this show is truly amazing. Btw, we miss you, man.

[@もたろ-k9c]

1:14色気、、、

[@Anaruu]

im glad this video exists

[@Whyhellothereowo]

A E S T H E T I C

[@andresz.9027]

I loved this, I like this format.

[@mangodonut98]

Hey man, I think you already know, but you can do whatever the fuck you want with this channel. It's yours. I don't care if it takes you years to get where you want to be. But I'll be waiting. I fell in love with your videos; the style, music, and editing. You're one of my favorite youtubers and while it's sad to see you struggle, I'll gladly wait for your return. (Sorry if that sounds kinda creepy)

[@pandorehart5083]

Peacefull, beautiful and sad, a true masterpiece !

[@РусланЛ-з6т]

This show is most beautyfull.

[@jacobdominguez7808]

I love the use of the score from The Revenant! This show looks beautiful

[@emikotagahushi941]

The music with those shots makes it majestic! I like how Dia is a beautiful shot in herself lol. I legit got teary eyed when I saw Phos with her gold flower. I was waiting for the scene when Phos washes up on shore behind Cinnabar. XD

[@princessthyemis]

I reeeaaaallly should watch this show already. It's undeniably beautiful!!

[@TheSingingBUn]

I feel as though these shots that the show portrays is somewhat double-edged. On the one hand, as another comment mentioned, the greater shots of the ambiance of negative space emphasizes loneliness. But I'd like to think that the greater shots of the landscapes and the minimal size of the gems in these moments falls more into the story's greater philosophy of existence: self-worth in a larger world. Ironic, where, in a world where humanity doesn't exist, we have gems that live like human beings. Ironic because these gems, in human terms are valuable stones that embellish jewellery and all the material things. gems and gold are often associated with materialism and how these precious minerals are part of the physical world we cannot take with us when we die. But Hoseki no kuni's gems are humanoid creatures who have lives, thoughts and feelings. These living gems do not have a permanent death, but easily break and mend. But even as these gems with souls live and breath like people, their existence are no more than specks against the greater sublime of nature and to an extent, the universe. A lot of Buddhism is heavily applied to this story, and one the many lessons of Buddhism is the question of suffering and self-worth. Phos's story, especially. How do you define yourself when the world will find many ways to break you? These gems see worth in themselves because their master loves them. But what are they, outside of their master's love? How do they define themselves outside of the scope of their innate battle prowess or their intelligence, beauty and perseverance? The many negative spaces throughout the entire series not only speak of the gems' loneliness. These spaces speak of the harshest and most cruel realities in life: that they are no more than a spec against the greater frame of the larger, empty world. It is only in their joys, their triumphs, their suffering and loss that make them a valuable existence in this empty world.

[@dwptwp5624]

this anime was beautifully made with such a hit to those watching with a spread of sadness

[@internetstrangerstrangerofweb]

This soundtrack and scenes makes me feel like I’ve been alive for 12,000 years

[@nomydev]

I like it, thank you. The unique visuals and the score of The Revenant combine very well. Will check out the anime, too.

[@derpixelite]

the most beautiful shots = the whole show

[@peacexd3475]

This show made my top 20 for sure...

[@vynde251]

i love this video its so simplistic and beautiful

[@evanoeva89]

Oh god that 1:56 😢

[@Max_Le_Groom]

This is touching on a deep level.

[@marymint8093]

Oh God...why did I even watch the anime without having a little bit of warning...now I'm back in pain...well I did read the manga and I regret it... My heart is Shattered

[@byulrin]

I feel you. I was already expecting Phos not getting a happy ending but man this is just next level depressing type of shit. This anime is such an anomaly.

[@venturelord32]

Cool to see you back!! I really liked the simple track and choice of shots.

[@GAbO12547]

your videos made me look at most anime, from a different perspective and made me realize how match story can be told, just with how you position the camera and the objects in the frame. and I would love to see what other interesting things can you teach us

[@rizqiefajar]

Best CG anime yet

[@elmored627]

"Most Beautiful Shots from Houseki no kuni' my eyes are blessed. my heart is full. and now let me tears shed. no im not crying

[@milk-qh5zz]

It's just alloy leaking from your eyes

[@kadeshadow5236]

For those who are wondering, the song used is 'The Revenant Main Theme's by Ryuichi Sakamoto

[@randomalt1830]

And it is a CG animated series, which is UNCOMMON to see this kind of shots being visualized. Better not fucked up for season 2.

[@benkalemdarmesrebim7989]

this is the most aesthetic anime in the world.

[@thedimensionalpotato1534]

This looks like something you would see repeatedly playing on big screen TVs in appliance stores

[@darkfireumbreon9516]

Every shot in Houseki no Kuni is stunning

[@Necrodermis]

yeah i goes without a doubt that Houseki no Kuni is the most aesthetically beautiful anime i have ever seen. like pick any scene here blow it up and it'll look amazing on your wall

[@emilysaucedo2608]

The manga is really good if we talk about the story. I can´t believe how they can create a beautiful fantasy shots from a stick-man black and white Japanese comic

[@PandaJerk007]

What music is this? but yeah Houseki no Kuni is such a gorgeous and inspired show!

[@inkbus2752]

Hey man, I’m a very small KZbinr who has the same issue. For what it’s worth I am a huge fan of your content and I would love to see more compilations like this. It’s right down my alley, I hope you don’t stop but I understand the urge.

[@CuddleTrouble]

This is indeed beautiful.

[@nagin9497]

宝石の国好きな方！👍

[@んぬ-j1s]

ランポネココ はーいっ！

[@dafaqu694]

🙆🙆

[@raari2008]

大大大好きです！

[@nagin9497]

@@raari2008 一緒です！みんな好きだけど、 私はパパラチアがたまりません。 でも、フォスもアンタークもボルツも…捨てがたい… すみません、喋りすぎて😖 同士がいるのが嬉しくて😭

[@raari2008]

@@nagin9497 めっちゃわかります！ 知ってる人がいたらめちゃくちゃ テンションあがります！！ 去年アニメも放送されて、 かなり知名度あがりましたよね 放送される前は知ってる人は あまりいなくて… 私カンゴーム好きです❤️ 長文すみません💦

[@especedelapin]

you should have added a shot of the fabulous grass

[@MisterDenisTT]

In my case is the opposite way @RCAnime , Im so focused and amazed by the visuals that i cant follow the story hahah The only reason I watch it is because of the BEAUTIFUL animation, but the story is nice too I guess xD

[@anastasia_852]

HnK is a fascinating series. I'll definitely re-read the manga again at some point now that it's finished. I hope a season 2 happens so I can see the moon arc in animated form

[@gthewolf7948]

Beautiful 😊💚

[@khdayskh1314]

A lot of these are pretty samey...just the same back wide angle shot with a lot of pillars in them. Half of them more deserve the title "best background art in houseki no kuni" But to be honest, you've got some pretty gorgeous shots in here nevertheless

[@dusk5375]

I couldn't harras more people into watching this masterpiece !! Sadly no one give it a try... I lost them when they hear "CG" and the synopsis...

[@redchard4906]

watching this after reading the manga makes me wanted to cry again

[@noirlin027]

More videos like this plz!!

[@RCAnime]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGWocneuZdWYjs0 more videos will probably be uploaded onto this channel

[@falleninthemoon9073]

That ma favorite video that song and that moment is beautiful 💜like

[@nextumfurfire8083]

All I know about this anime is that they're a bunch of living gems, and I could be wrong about that.

[@RareAmv]

Whats the song's name? It sounds so god damn familiar ;x, and this just made me want to watch this anime :D.

[@RareAmv]

YUS, found the song: It's the main theme of The Revenant, thought I heard it somewhere before :D (the rest of that ost is amazing as well) (And on a personal level I find it kinda fitting that the soundtrack was written by a japanese composer by the name of: Ryuichi Sakamoto )

[@legitgarbage8852]

now I remember why this anime was in my watchlist

[@Kokoinaday]

Is there a season 2? 😓✨

[@carlrodalegrado4104]

EVERY FRAME A PAINTING

[@majulisboa6863]

I'm crying, help-

[@RareAmv]

YUS, found the song: It's the main theme of The Revenant, thought I heard it somewhere before :D (the rest of that ost is amazing as well) (And on a personal level I find it kinda fitting that the soundtrack was written by a japanese composer by the name of: Ryuichi Sakamoto )

[@Darius_The_CIairvoyant]

seeing them all after finishing the manga brings tears to my eyes, phos is so, phos... ;_; this manga hit so fucking hard man, it really did

[@freshavocado5273]

For me it'd be everytime Cinnabar would get a screentime

[@florasyarafina]

Damn i really love this show so much

[@ayasya.]

at first i expect nothing because im just whipped by the op and ed but then really THIS ANIME IS SO GOODDD???