What's in an OP? - A Place Further Than the Universe

A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, we go adventuring to Antarctica with the cute girls of Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho, AKA a place further than the universe.
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[@Tgohanssj2]

This show is criminally underwatched

[@justamoogle5268]

Tgohanssj2 not really, Outside Japan it's snub by Shounen and Gainax fans but inside Japan it's one of the best this season

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

I like shounen, I like Gainax, and I still love this show. I understand that Darling in the Franxx is far more memerrific (what with the BUTT CONTROLS), but this is really so well crafted and emotional it's hard to resist its charm.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

@@HaganeNoGijutsushi Fatling in the Fart is just that.

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

@@alexandresobreiramartins9461 back when I wrote this comment it had just started and I did not know what it would eventually become.

[@akromakroma]

I'm watching this after finishing the series, and that was a biiiiiiiig mistake. Now just hearing the music in the background is enough to make water start flowing out of my eyeballs. I. LOVE. THIS. SHOW.

[@Ashsforever]

Me too!

[@DatPags]

Aurora Borealis?! At this time of year, at this time of day, on this part of the internet, localized entirely within your OP!

[@orzo93wporzo]

Yes.

[@brunop.8745]

...May i see it?

[@shansgrand548]

....no

[@DragN_H3art]

actually it's aurora australis

[@rai_l]

Kah Hin Lai I was about to say that

[@ryuuseiboy96]

Plus, the glasses that Kimari uses at the OP are the same ones that she buys when they land in Australia, it is amazing how they included this at the series in a so natural way. Moreover, I would say that is really important that at that shot, it's Yuzuki who is laughting, because she's finally doing something with someone who can really can her friends, even if it is just as "stupid" as playing with the glasses, she really enjoys doing whatever with friends, as she couldn't before. I totally love this series.

[@Daniel_Doce275]

That was Singapore not Australia

[@ryuuseiboy96]

@@Daniel_Doce275 You're right sir!

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

It is unusual to have a reply 4 years after the original post, but another funny thing is the inclusion of the outdoor Ramen, which gets frozen in one of the last episodes and is shown in all its model food (shokuhin sampuru) glory. So these little details are eastern eggs of the show. We also get the explanation on the racoon tan. On another note, how does this show stacks for you four and a half years later?, any anime recommendations?. Thanks in advance!!! =D

[@TheNewTimeNetwork]

@@FGBFGB-vt7tc To add some more: the sunburn on Kimari also happens in the show,, after the point was made that she shouldn't take off her face cover in the sun. The consistency with the show's events and props really drives home the idea that the OP is a montage of extra scenes taken straight from the story continuum. In general, I think the second half of the OP might as well be the trailer for the girls' Antarctic Vlog project.

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

@@TheNewTimeNetwork Loved the racoon sunburn and both her mother and sister laughing their behinds on her. Also loved all the internal consistency and plot tightness - not to mention the incredible character growth. Initially the older girls trying to rob the 10,000 USD from the main girl made me rage quit. Years later I started to watch it again, went through that particular spot and binge-watched it in a weekend. For an anime to grasp me as powerfully as it did in my mid-40's it meant it had something to say to the particular moment I am going through. It is now one of my favourite Animes and would love to watch OVAs or even movies on what was their time in Anctarctica like. Really dig into this Iyashikei genre. BTW, thanks for posting!!! =D

[@Daftotron]

"[...] posing with a manatee." THAT'S A SEAL, GEOFF!!

[@zomfgroflmao1337]

A canadian should have enough knowledge about that ... :D

[@kay_sou]

This may come as a shock to you, but just because Canada is cold, that does not inherently mean it has seals. Especially in places far from the water.

[@b800294]

Yeah but isn't he from like Vancouver?

[@nothri]

You mean like this? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_Canada

[@kay_sou]

I honestly have no idea.

[@MrCONBO]

Hinata for #bestgirl, had me at the camera wink.

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

Oddish I agree.

[@JJtoob]

Same.

[@Eruvador1]

Amen

[@AnimeSunglasses]

Agreed, for me it was how freaking much she enjoys running from Samejima in ep. 2. I need that in my life, but a trick knee AND lower back currently prevent me...

[@scdallav]

Okay, but like I rewatched that episode last week, watch her form,. she's the only girl who pumps her arms correctly when she runs! Episode 11 reveals that she used to be on her high school track team! This show is so good!

[@ReelPodcasts]

This show has made me cry almost every episode whether that be from happiness or from sadness but I always have a smile on my face by the end of it. It's easily looking like its gonna win my show of the season just because I want to watch the next episode right after it airs.

[@baka_ja_nai]

7:30 "icebreaker Shirase no relation" I bet there is a LOT of relation here, like with every detail in this show. 1) Shirase Nobu was a Japanese Army officer who led the Japanese Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. 2) Icebreaker is totally named after him 3) I bet Shirase's mom chose this name totally intentionally - being the Antarctic freak she is. Different kanji with similar pronunciation is common for names in Japan.

[@DanielAvocardo]

Holy moly where do you get trivia like that?! Also i guess it just further proves how much attention to detail they put into this show

[@erufailon4723]

If you look at the end credits, they actually credit the SHIRASE5002 General Foundation WNI Meteorological Culture Creation Center for cooperating on the series

[@cyrenarkade]

iirc they mention that they acquired and renamed the ship, so as far as in-universe things go, it definitely had something to do with shirase's mother

[@linkedwinters]

"Oh, that's too bad." "I'm in the artic right now." That scene made me so happy.

[@attilathenun]

Same.

[@danielgordon84]

NOT BOREALIS!!!! That's the name of the Northern Lights, named after the Greek god Boreas, god of the NORTH wind. For the Southern Hemisphere, it's the Aurora Australis.

[@ldudley2]

...May I still see it?

[@loonachan]

*A U R O R A B O R E A L I S*

[@moviedudexd5579]

Whats in a scene for Steamed Hams

[@Healermain15]

Named after Australius, god of murderous wildlife.

[@sandrosliske]

This and the manatee was a bit of a face palm moment for me. But I still love and appreciate his work.

[@anthonywiggin7308]

I feel like someone needs to point this out. The UFO is a reference to the title itself. "A Place Further Than *The Universe*" That's why there's also a poster about space in the mall. They're all references to the girls saying that Antarctica is even further away than space. Sidenote while I have your attention. Hinata is best girl. Fite me 1v1.

[@helmiboboy]

Anthony Wiggin you're onto something.😉

[@uke4ia]

When I watched the show, the mother's disappearance, her last message of "It's so beautiful", and the team's plan to build an observatory had me wondering if there was eventually going to be a "Close Encounters" explanation. And that's without ever noticing the UFO drawing in the OP.

[@dingusdingus9899]

Sakura is better

[@djafterbeyond1]

Hinata is best girl of 2018, close contender to best girl of all time.

[@alexeatsbeans17]

Brb I gotta go binge whatever episodes there are for this anime

[@MagnitudeReviews]

Alex Dai 7 out of 13 eps are currently out. New eps drop every Tuesday morning.

[@djcwittz3012]

Alex Dai. 7 ep

[@marmondesu810]

how is it?

[@djcwittz3012]

umar iqamul fathi amazing

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Do so, but beware! It may kill you with a delicious overdose of moe!

[@xavieraristide1217]

I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF EPISODE 6 WHEN THIS NOTIFICATION CAME UP AND IM THINKING TO MYSELF THE ENTIRE TIME THAT THIS SHOW'S IMPORTANT AND YOU HAVE TO TALK ABOUT IT HFJEIDKFKZKDJFIB IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!

[@tojer2756]

Tranqulicese bro

[@bloomhug]

This video was made 2 years ago but in just now noticing this. When he talks about the girls poses being so specific, it looks similar to the first four symbols at 8:17 The Girls Are Alright, right above that. The first four symbols. The second girl is just jumping and putting her hands out to be the line

[@roawrenzo]

There isn't a show that I've ever watched that has given me as many feelings of overwhelming happiness and tears episode after episode as A Place Further than the Universe. Thanks for making the video!

[@lillianabright03]

Yessssss A Place Further Than the Universe is AMAZING and I hardly see any hype

[@ryzkyjaeger07]

Lililana Bright You're looking at the wrong place, in Japan it's winning in BD preorder sales alongside Yuru Camp while Violet Flopgarden and Darling in the Memexx are struggling.

[@KingMickeyMouseOoO]

Uh....I have to disagree with you. This anime is getting all of the hype that it rightfully deserves.

[@gekisoscion]

I'll just never get over the feels that came in that were completely unexpected at first, what an amazing ride this anime was

[@XogeiD]

Moe!!!??? This show is way closer to being a "working girls" anime. We need more of those.

[@CheesyRam]

I hope more people watch this show, it deserves K-On! levels of hype

[@PhileasLiebmann]

K-On! ain't got shit on this show.

[@imthrillz5255]

K-On was alright, nothing amazing

[@nicolasmoncada1554]

It deserves just as much hype if not more :)

[@thunderflare59]

More hype than that.

[@justamoogle5268]

Pretty sure K-On has the same theme, both are beautifully executed. And besides This has a bit of KyoAni moe touch on it.

[@Littlebeth5657]

Seal!!! Not a manatee! No manatees in the south pole

[@Gantorin]

Being from FL.... I confirm this statement... not a manatee. lol

[@Theduckwebcomics]

Indeed. And no manatees ever spend their time sunning themselves on land... 😂

[@AnimeSunglasses]

Oh good, someone else noticed that! Srsly, Geoff? MANATEE? New note to self: Geoff does not live near enough to an ocean to recognize a seal.

[@johnsmitten3245]

youre right! Manatees live in Missouri.

[@MySuperman112]

I'll say it again, they aren't legal

[@vteccomplex]

Toshio, you hear me?

[@mohanrawat7548]

Toshio-Why U Only Single Point Me Out??

[@bladestormyttehh9581]

Age is only a number

[@imthecoolestguyalive]

@@bladestormyttehh9581 So is 911.

[@_ynori]

Uh hi looks like king crimson skipped your opinion

[@fudgegorilla]

That's a seal, geoff. Not a manatee. Manatee live near florida.

[@GarethXL]

Not to mention a manatee probably would freeze over if they went to Antarctica

[@seraphimseptimus6984]

I was looking for this comment.

[@fudgegorilla]

Honestly I half expected this to be another "Popuko smashes the screen" gag.

[@cotta624]

Cecil Palmer Wait until the Hoshiiro Girldrop OP analysis.

[@enzolumare5680]

Joseph Cotta I would pay money for that

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

"Whatever the opposite of grand adventure is." Mundanity. They evoke a sense of mundanity :D.

[@grapeshott]

I like this show. The passport episode was relatable, so I liked that episode the best.

[@saulkid7232]

English class in 2016: "Peter, explain some of the creative techniques Shakespeare used in Macbeth." English class in 2020: "Naruto, explain some of the creative techniques in this freaking ANIME INTRO!"

[@jaschabull2365]

That could actually be pretty conceivable in Film Studies.

[@VerbenaHA]

Gilgamesh For real though

[@thepunisher4356]

Wait that ship is 3D!? Holy shit is Japan getting better at shaders!!

[@inventor121]

I think rendering technology in general is getting better, but until they correct for the way the human brain works a person will be able to see the difference.

[@Jordan-qd7xe]

Nate U most of the fuckin builds are 3d i think aswell fuck it i really cant tell with this show. All i know is that its just sooo gooodddd.

[@JJtoob]

I get the feeling there are tons of CGI in anime that is easily misidentified as hand drawn, and some shots that may look like CGI might actually be done by hand. Even in movies these days, CGI gets used to make small corrections and it hardly goes noticed. It's only really noticeable when it's done too much and without the right amount of layers to make it blend in.

[@ryzkyjaeger07]

Wait till you've seen Land of the Lustrous. The most gorgeous CGI anime in recent memory.

[@neociber24]

A lot of anime in this time use a lot of 3D models but few match correctly that with 2d animation.

[@TheCreepypro]

a good moe show with an amazing opening? Well I've heard everything I need to hear

[@hieubuiminh4739]

Have you watched Yuru Camp?

[@baka_ja_nai]

Its not really moe - more like Girls Own Adventure.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

And more. By now you've watched it all and learned what wonders were in store for you.

[@Dragololo]

Just a moe bait.

[@Daftotron]

"The Antarctica."

[@deathsythe238]

not just "An Antarctica", "The Antarctica"

[@akki3764]

My favorite anime of all time. I watched in one year ago when it came out and rewatched it two weeks ago. It never fails to amaze me and I‘m currently actually saving money to go to the Antarctica as well. This anime motivated me to change my life and how is it supposed to change if I don‘t do anything?

[@nerdpiggy]

8:06 I don’t know any katakana, but the girls’ poses look kind of similar to the first four characters above the “The Girls are Alright!” text (shown about ten seconds after 8:06 in the video). I don’t know if those characters mean anything without the other characters following it though so i don’t know if this is correct.

[@nerdpiggy]

Mistah Brokee ooohhhhhhh. okie dokie then

[@Blazo_Djurovic]

My best guess would be ？すくー but I would have no idea what they are aiming for.

[@TheB00kwyrm]

I think "onekoe" (オネコエ) is most likely, but it's not a word (unless they're respectfully referring to pictures of cats), so I don't know what it means either.

[@GMM5Art]

オープニ in オープニングテーマ. Makes sense.

[@Lilyium]

Sabrina Murray it reminds me of Nagi no Asukara...

[@gekisoscion]

Being newer to this channel I had no clue you did this video until today, it just makes me glad as so far this year this has been my favorite anime. The ride it takes you on is amazing, with plot points you never expected, especially a certain one that smacks you hard in the feels at the end. The animation was amazing, the cast for the main girls was outstanding (4 of my favorite seiyuus in one damn show), the OP I saw exactly as you described, and the ED song is simply touching and such a great song to just listen to that'll just put a smile on your face for no explainable reason. I wish more people looked into this anime like you have because this one legitimately changed my outlook on life.

[@Thompsongs]

Thank you for this analysis/breakdown. I already adore the show, but this points out a TON that I absolutely missed. I had no idea there was so much detail in the OP, and it makes me love the show even more.

[@XXXJUSTIN97XXX]

Hinata is best gurl. Period.

[@icipher6730]

Hinata pest penguin.

[@sleepyhead757]

Absolutely correct.

[@Darkthebat]

Ah! A man with quality taste!

[@SleightCreative]

Shirase is best girl fuck you fight me

[@sleepyhead757]

Valid opinion. Hinata's just my type is all. So is Mari, but Hinata is TOO adorable.

[@mechajay3358]

The promise a _Penguin_ in the beginning of the OP and they delivered on it later, I love it.🐧

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

30 seconds in and you mentioned No Game No Life twice already... so... when's season 2 coming along? ^•^

[@MagnitudeReviews]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache this show >>>>>>>> NGNL

[@helmiboboy]

Don't remind me.The Season two is never exist in Mad House..

[@joi_micaella]

Seeing the comment of this channel here made me at ease that it isnt underrated as much as i think

[@julesc4228]

Yes! I was waiting for your video on Sora Yori!

[@Sam_Hetfield]

I absolutely did NOT expect Ace Attorney music playing in the background.

[@daimarstein]

SamHetfield Productions you're a god, I spent the whole video trying to remember what fucking music was it, since it was so familiar to me...

[@helmiboboy]

OK,I thought the Undertale music were playing in the background but Ace Attorney Sisters Bond came on my mind.

[@Soosss]

the song is called Turnabout Sisters from the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney game for anyone wondering

[@thefirefridge5187]

This show and the OP are amazing. It's definitely my favorite show this season, and this is coming from a guy that usually just likes to watch action shows a lot. And for anybody that's still skeptical, if the words "Madhouse Original Anime" don't get you at least a little bit curious about this show, I don't know what else to say. You just really need to watch this.

[@adiksaff]

Dear Geoff, Thanks for making this. Was able to watch from the Ani-one Asia YT channe before it's removed, but was motivated to do so by your videos.

[@TheOwlslayer]

Wonderful video, great work! This is my favorite opening this season, for sure!

[@srydos1936]

Even though I am Japanese, 8:06 is not identified any kanji, hiragana, or katakana. I think it just jumping poses which are appeared their character. BTW, 2:20 BGM's lyric says "大切なみんながいれば、きっと平気。" means "when my precious friends are together, we are alright" in Japanese. The actual OP scene synchronized the image and lyric. The cut is the first of her 4 friends appearing.

[@Pyra-Homura]

Aurora borealis? That would be aurora australis...

[@Pyra-Homura]

In Antarctica.

[@Delarius86]

Can I see it?

[@CrazzyCrisis]

Hmmmm... no

[@jhalkoski]

Leif the Revanite Aurora Borealis! At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?

[@rohanjarande]

@@Kao108 I don't get the reference.... :(

[@sisterofsat9601]

You brought attention to amazing details they did that I never noticed. Some of them made me laugh too. Thanks!

[@dabaronious]

Great video Geoff! You've officially sold me, I have to watch this show

[@oreomonogatari]

I love this anime so much but I didn’t really appreciate this OP until seeing this video, all of the little details are so awesome. I’m still not a fan of the song though.

[@Japanlover79]

oreomonogatari this show makes me smile every time I watch it.

[@damanrando7608]

WUG WUG WUG....Ahem.... Wake Up Girls tend to do a lot of these cutsey moe anime OP's these days, sometimes they partner with other more well known artists

[@odaeiichiro667]

Really? you have bad taste for real!

[@otto7848]

Yeah the OP is amazing and all its details but the song by itself is just... idk

[@lavenderlavender3952]

"A Manatee"

[@Perplexum]

Great and indebt analyses of an unskippable OP. You just got another subscriber.

[@SylaisPlaysGames]

You are a bad, BAD man. I just finished watching this show in 2 sittings because you recommended it so highly, AND NOW I CAN'T STOP CRYING.

[@Ouchthathurt843]

Number 1 show of the season, masterful directing and characterization that hits you hard and fast. The OP is adorable and fantastic at pumping you up for the next episode. Number 2 is Darling in the Franxx, it took a couple episodes to get the ball rolling with episode 5 being the best in the series so far. The OP is badass and the visuals remind me of a less cryptic Cruel Angels Thesis.

[@pikactrainer12]

I'm loving this show and have been looking forward to it since the PV. The 4 main girls might have my favorite dynamic in any show in awhile, as for my favorite its gotta be Hinata, I just love how she can come off as genki and crazy but also clearly has a level of maturity underneath all that.

[@manwithastick8756]

All this incredible direction, editing and stunning artwork in this OP and the thing that still gets me is the fucking adorable cut to the girls jumping the skipping rope to the lyrics of *"jumpu-shite"* It's not even the most amazing OP song ever, it's just the absolute expert confidence in bringing the storyboarding and editing together with the music. Incredible

[@yeljohn8629]

I've been rewatching this anime for a while now and still cried everytime. I've been suffering with anxiety and mental issues for more than a decade now (Dysthymia and OCD according to a doctor) and Himari's outlook at the start kinds of reflect me til now and I really envy her on her journey to somewhere.

[@jamesmatchett6317]

Hinata is definitely best girl.

[@AlucardXIX]

If the UFO is foreshadowing and I was right that this show secretly has some kind of Lovecraftian At the Mountains of Madness inspired twist I will never trust anything again

[@Mabus16]

Between the UFO, the title, and the old poster in the strip mall shot juxtaposing space exploration with the antarctic exploration depicted in the rest of the OP, it would not shock me if this series ended in one or more of the girls getting abducted by aliens

[@AlucardXIX]

Part of me really hopes it turns dark, part of me really wants it to keep being a show that makes me smile weekly.

[@evilloli429]

UFO foreshadowing? hmmm. shirase father gone missing in space, new anime called A Place further than Antarctica /s

[@MonkeysxMoo]

Absolutely amazing video on probably my favorite anime in quite some time, and all I can comment on is how I loved the use of the Woodland Kingdom's music from Super Mario Odyssey at the end of the video.

[@cullenbarry2621]

Man, I love this channel

[@crowofrevelry]

Holy hell I haven't heard of Aki Sora in a hot minute.

[@BlooMilkDealer]

emphasis on hot

[@brycelechman4539]

Jesus how do you pay this much attention to an OP? I just see pretty graphics and cool animation and nice music

[@xoderota]

something I really enjoy is that Hinata is always less clothed than the others, since she's the one least affected by the cold. Sometimes it's very subtle like her jacket not being zipped all the way to her chin but whenever I notice stuff like that I know the staff cared. Not every show will have small details like this in its opening of all places where the shots are short and therefore not including less important details can be excused

[@rhid1955]

What a great critique no wonder I was enchanted by this

[@duskianfae]

This show is so amazig. Watching it makes me want to drop everything and go to fucking Antarctica in a soul searching trip, and you know a story is good when it makes you want to try new things, no matter how absurd it is

[@helmiboboy]

Nova de Lins Yeah,After watch this anime where 4 girl have a passion going to Antarctica, I'm immediately find the trip to Antarctica in the Internet and....It's cost a fortune.. Definitely gonna work harder!

[@Achilles.3D]

This show in INCREDIBLY and surprisingly tear jerking at times. Go watch it if you haven't seen it! Also Yuzuki best girl, an opinion which I haven't seen much of yet

[@lance_medul]

Joe Taylor I have pledged to protect Yuzu

[@Asdayasman]

Joe Taylor The first time you see "Dear okaasan" I didn't really get it and just carried on watching. The second time, I got it, and burst immediately into tears.

[@callis245]

Yuzuki is definitely best girl

[@kevinn3312]

How can you not enjoy this wholesome journey? Such a fun ride watching this show.

[@tangybird2369]

I didn't finish this anime until this year, about a month ago. I cried during the second to last episode... Gosh such a moving and cute show.

[@ryannixon4138]

Ah yes, Aki-sora is a CLASSIC hen- I mean anime.

[@EuKnighted]

The best I can tell, the poses at 8:05 don't really mean anything. Together, the girls on the left almost look like the kanji "行" and the girl second to the right looks like a backwards hiragana "く", which would spell out the dictionary form of "to go" or "iku." But then I'm not entirely sure what the girl on the right would be. Her pose resembles like the kanji "工" or the katakana character "エ," neither of which really make any sense with "iku". None of that is to say it doesn't have some sort of meaning. It could very well spell out something in kanji, as I am still learning Japanese. However, with my knowledge and the help of Jisho.org, I can't seem to find any sort of meaning behind their poses. Hope this helps.

[@TheB00kwyrm]

They're all katakana (オネコエ), but unless they're respectfully referring to pictures of cats that's not actually a word so I don't know what it actually means.

[@yansenricco8121]

I'm not sure about this but I saw japanese comments in other's video that it actually says よりもい (yorimoi) which is the anime name. I don't get it why thou.

[@rosedarkling]

A real cute show, and a really nicely done opening and anime. I enjoy your analysis of this. Keep up the good work like this, Jeff. God bless yours and you! :)

[@RumoSenpai]

this show absolutely amazing! i love it. Thanks for this video, it makes my appreciation of the show even bigger! love it!

[@Dinodawson42]

this video made me watch the show, and it is so good!

[@CptManboobs]

>Don't watch Aki Sora This is how you spot a dirty casual.

[@Swoger]

i dont wanna watch it,FIGHT ME

[@pussdesutroyer9481]

Aki Sora is a masterpiece

[@nacoto180]

>Watch Aki Sora Pfft. Casuals. Everyone knows the Manga is better.

[@CptManboobs]

>reading Fucking nerd

[@kaffiene97]

I was at that lighthouse yesterday!! so surreal having it in an op as great as this

[@vteccomplex]

Thank you making this video, I love this intro so much. After I watched the first episode, I made an early call saying Shirase was gonna be best girl, after this recent episode's ending, I'm even more of a believer now.This show is so damn good.

[@Xtorin_Housecat_Ohern]

"posing with a manatee" PFFFT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH AAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA THAT'S NOT A MANATEE NUMBNUTS THAT'S A SEAL LOL

[@amphibious8063]

A place further than the universe but characters almost as close as reality

[@otto7848]

I agree! They depicted almost what a "real" friends would be like when they go to an adventure. It is not like they only have fun and stuff with a lil bit of forced drama, but no. They showed 4 extremely relatable characters with their very relatable background stories and how they act with a very high sense of individuality, especially is ep 7 where Hnata lost her ticket. It is just very realistic!

[@allspig]

I love how this guy analysing the OP with almost longer time than an episode itself

[@CascadeHope]

I'm so happy that you chose to do the What's in an OP for YoriMoi! It is my favorite opening in quite a long time, with the same reasoning you used. This is also by far, my favorite anime of the season. As for best girl... I would have to give it to Hinata, with Yuzuki being a close second. Hinata has been my favorite since her motive was mentioned, and it was only made stronger with the Durian episode.

[@jdsam93]

Hinata is best girl! And my favourite opening is Nanatsu no Tazai's.

[@extrnalsorce4974]

Yeah, I really like that

[@sleepingforest3979]

This anime is awesome such beautiful moe just because anime is low-budget doesn't mean it can't make a good impression or even stand out.

[@StompGojiStomp]

This isnt a low budget anime.

[@sleepingforest3979]

StompGojiStomp already know that I was just saying money isn't everything when making an enemy base that's what I was trying to say🙄.

[@StompGojiStomp]

Cool Cool. Fully understand.

[@davidbarth1385]

Sleeping Forest Poorly animated ≠ low budget

[@hithummah]

check the atrocious Maerchen Maedchen OP, that anime has very low production quality

[@Meteaura22]

Oh joy another reason to get hyped for Tuesday mornings!

[@Contherage]

I never noticed some amazing and impressive choices that you showed me. For starters, I never noticed Mari's tanned face. Never looked close enough, and just figured it was shadow at first glance. Also some of the smaller details, such as the shadows in the strip mall. I enjoyed the OP before, and now seeing things I've missed, I just enjoy it even more. Looking forward to you next OP video.

[@realitysmasher6192]

Making a seagull jump and connect it to characters.... Isn't that what haikyuu does?

[@user-hz5zn8yd1v]

This comment deserves to be in a museum.

[@grapeshott]

That was crow

[@realitysmasher6192]

Esesem ssm yeah but it's the same principle

[@grapeshott]

reality smasher yeah, but it's not a new idea though. The more seamlessly you use that old idea to create a new one, the better it is.

[@realitysmasher6192]

Esesem ssm lol it was a joke. The show that did it the most and best is haikyuu hence I decided haikyuu reference.

[@Orikron]

Today's episode of this show made me fucking cry. I survived Koe no Katachi but cute girls on a boat made me bawl like a damn baby. I love this show. I know about 521 kanji (out of 2147) so take my word with a grain of salt, but their positions don't look much like the characters I've learned. Quite a shame, I'd love that kind of symbolism. The best I can do is the 1st girl who may look like a bit like SU す; the 2nd girl may look a bit like the character for ten 十 and the 3rd girl like a simple arrow >; the 4th position which kinda looks like the character for soil 土. So す十>土 which means nothing (sad news). Also, you not knowing whom to pick for best girl says less about the cuteness and perfection of all the girls involved and more about *your* commitment issues (Yuzuki best girl until the end of the world, by the way).

[@ratchet1freak]

IMO 4th position could be 大 (source: fiddling around with google translate's handwriting recognizer) and "big" sounds more logical to add here than "soil".

[@oguzhangungor9117]

You just HAD to put in the trails theme in the beginning didn't you. Now my heart can't get out of a trails high and I already have done a marathon of the 3 sky games 2 weeks ago!!!! I HAVE SCHOOL MAN!!!

[@117Haseo]

Glad i found this channel now I have just that much more shows to catch up on TT

[@m.deaquino6900]

¡Finally! [Edit]: Hinata. It's Hinata. There is no discussion.

[@bunnyrecto1362]

I cried too much in this anime, especially at Hinata’s backstory.

[@weebiron]

"PISS OFF!"

[@calebkettle6513]

It's a seal not a manatee, and helicopter not a plane. Ps. Absolutely love this show, and am so glad you covered this, and so well too.

[@wx7742]

Also 12:58 notice how far the sun has moved alone the horizon while it is sinking, very nice animation for an actual phenomenon in the Antarctica during summer

[@JackedUpLope]

That is a goggle tan you plebeian and only the coolest skiers and boarders have them bruh.

[@hozonov7995]

But what if they aren't watching the lights in the sky, and actually the house is on fire.

[@thegneech]

I know nothing about this show, but I love your breakdown of the opening and now I'mma go add it to my queue. :)

[@TheJadeknight7]

Great analysis, man. Though I wouldn't call it just a moe show, it's a proper adventure. The opening perfectly encapsulates how amazing the show is. Definitely a must watch.

[@sigma00113]

WOAH WOAH WOAH.... look up manatees dude. that is not a manatee its a seal.

[@Naygen]

Please list the music used in your video somewhere on the Internet.

[@nathantomchik6926]

i can't help with all the music, but the last one is steam gardens from Super Mario Odyssey kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHfIlHh_q5qHe9k

[@RaiKarim9]

He used the TV version of the show's OP theme, its 8-bit version (dunno if it's official or just fanmade because I never heard it while watching the anime so far), and I guess an extended version of the show's ED theme (because the OP and ED singles are supposed to go on sale in Japan the 21st of this month). By the way, the OP theme sucks comparatively to the ED one imo !

[@Naygen]

Know where the tune at 7:30 is from?

[@RaiKarim9]

Naygen Oh. No, sorry. I didn't recognize it.

[@Squackhead]

Naygen It's bgm from Ace Attorney

[@maraschwartz6731]

Saw this video came out. Instantly pulled the show out of my watch list and dragged it to my currently watching lol.

[@greg4811]

I'm so glad you made note of the title card itself. I think it's a real eyecatcher.

[@mZStarCraft]

4:11 7:58 11:08 👌

[@jbirzer]

Manatee? It is a seal, dude.

[@Narlaw1199]

Dude, you're on a roll lately with those uploads.

[@jaschabull2365]

Wow, you sure are thorough in intro analysis. Makes me want to hear what you think of some of the most memorable intros to me. If you do games, I'd love to hear your take on SSBM's intro (and I guess the other Smash games too). Though, I have to admit, I got a bit of nerdrage when you called that seal a manatee at 12:20.