Osamu Dezaki | Anime's Premier Classic Director

[@CaribouCoon]

Seizure warning at around 4:48 (~4 sec), 10:05 (~4 sec), 14:16 (~10 sec), 18:23 (~12 sec), 21:17 (~4 sec), 29:37 (~3 sec), 30:51 (~18 sec), and 35:42 (~5 sec). Most of these anime were made pre 1997 before there were television standards set regarding scenes with flashing bright lights and images, which may trigger seizures for some viewers.

[@wavstudionet]

I play this in the background even 2 years later as its for me an excellent reference - even a primer- on anime nuances and techniques to create them. Kudos.

[@Isnaldojose15]

1:02:37 name of that song?

[@badboyhj]

This is such a beautiful and important video for so many reasons. Keeping Dezaki's name alive and introducing younger fans to a deeper way to analyze anime is two of them.

[@KOTEBANAROT]

What a great video. A lot of anime channels are really uneducated about the past of the medium, its really good to see such dedication in bringing these subjects to light. Shamefully, as a kid i dabbled in dezaki movies and series and didnt really "get" them. I knew they were important but it was hard to see why exactly without the context surrounding them. Rewatching Oniisama e and finding it extremely good (whereas i before found it very boring and melodramatic), I started recognizing his genius for what it is. But now that im watching Candy-Candy, i perhaps appreciate him even more. I like the show quite a bit, but its undeniable how visually sterile and generally uninventive it is and how much dedication and love for the craft Dezaki had.

[@greggthegrimreaper7495]

Ok, this is going to sound like I have a tinfoil hat on but I recently watched the Soviet War & Peace movie from 1966 and I kept noticing film techniques in it that would feel right at home in a Dezaki show. It had split screens, triple takes, freeze frames, out of focus shots that made everything sparkle, overlaid shots to give it an ethereal or dreamy vibe, large panning shots, Dutch tilts. I’ve seen countless films and this is the first one where I got a serious Dezaki vibe. I don’t know if this 7 hour epic was ever screened in 1960s Japan but if it ever was, I’m almost certain he’d have watched it, partly because it’s pretty similar to Rose of Versailles by way of setting and time period. W&P also had some more general animeisms like lots of inner monologues and narration. I know it’s probably just a big coincidence but I had to get that rant out of my system.

[@glowwormapocalypse]

Just watched this video for the fith time. I've now shown it to two of my friends from film school. It's probably my favourite anime KZbin video and it always leaves me feeling inspired.

[@kaishmuper]

11/10 video, extra point for mentioning the trains on his series. One thing worth pointing out that wasn't mentioned on the motifs part, is the fascination Dezaki had with Arcades/Game Centers. You have them in Ace, Joe, B.B., BJ, One Pound Gospel, Oniisama e..., etc. I love how he always portrayed the characters having a lot of fun visiting those places. Joe playing a racing game is one of my fav moments in anime history.

[@CaribouCoon]

Good one! You could say it ties in with his optimistic look on technology as he implemented throughout the decades.

[@sirpancealot6418]

Already watched in separate parts, so just leaving a like and a commentary here for posterity. This here in all honesty a wonderful love letter to older anime creators and medium in general. Superbly made and a pleasure to watch. Hope everything is going to work out well for you in the future and this video is going to get a lot of traction over the years!

[@Sqkuuul]

Dear Caribou-kun, I just stumbled across your video... and I absoluty fell in love with it. The attention to detail and the overall passion feel in the production of this video is gorgeous. The one frame where you corrected yourself was amazing... "have, you idiot". It really shows the effort you put into this piece. I love the asthetic and characteristics of older animes. The details, the overall look, back then anime was more than just a movie. It was an artform which sadly doesn't really exist in this day of age. But we as a community keep it alive. Thank you for the great video. Hope you have a great day! :)

[@CaribouCoon]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@user-yu5xr8fl7m]

the director of berserk 97 also made funds for some chapters of Ashita no Joe 2, his name is in the credits of episode 9, or that of Kim's past

[@hitagi8308]

this is the best director dive in anitube history

[@CaribouCoon]

Thank you!

[@toa12th4]

Mad respect for anyone willing to get into the weeds of sources and cross-checking information beyond taking MAL and ANN's information for granted. Without people like you there'd be no fight against misinformation from commonly accepted databases and news sources.

[@p0stboyANIMATION]

I fucking love this video. I come back to it often because it fills me with creative energy

[@CaribouCoon]

thanks, I do too :)

[@Proksee]

another great video. i’m looking forward to watching more osamu anime after i’m done with ashita no joe

[@JoKaiGonZo]

Thank you for giving a new animation director to watch and love, man!

[@yellowraccoon786]

Thank you so so so so sooooooo much for making this video! I discovered Dezaki back in 2018 as I wanted to watch older anime from the 80s and before. I had watched the Clannad film so that would technically be my first Dezaki anime, but I did so back in middle school and didn’t know he was even behind the movie for a long time. I watched Revolutionary Girl Utena and had heard it took major inspirations from The Rose of Versailles, so I decided to check it out. And that halfway point in Versailles really made me curious as to why it shifted the way it did. After some research, I learned of Dezaki and decided to watch another anime of his, Aim for the Ace. And I was instantly obsessed with him as a director. There’s this dark, mature, very-ahead-of-the-times approach to direction that Dezaki has that I can’t really say I’ve seen with other anime directors. His anime got these vibes and auras to them that instantly hook me in. I think your video summed my feelings up pretty damn well, saying things I couldn’t even articulate lol. I have watched a good amount of Dezaki’s anime, but I definitely have to watch many more, most notably Ashita no Joe (I have heard nothing but good things about it, and I wanna watch it with the right mindset and attitude which is why I’m waiting to watch it 😅!) You did a really awesome job on explaining Dezaki’s genius and I am so happy this video exists!

[@CaribouCoon]

Glad you liked it! It's great you're saving Joe for later cause you'll probably appreciate it best that way!

[@SteebThe]

This is a great video. I'm almost through Joe 2, and it feels special to know that there are more adventures to go on after.

[@gabpizzamcaroni2521]

Every time I rewatch some video of yours after some time I am like: yeah this is the best one, but then another one pops in the recommended, and once i watch it again i am just confused because then I just remember that is not about one video, is about the body of work of yours. You are the goat of anime youtube (to me at the very least) just keep the good work man

[@CaribouCoon]

Means a lot to hear that thank you 😊 I've had trouble with confidence in my work for about a year now, but I think now that I've realized that, I can move forward and keep making videos without stress of having to top my past ones. I just finished writing three new ones I hope to put out in the next month or two and I'm planning another fairly big one. Thanks again for the encouragement!

[@ElaijahModarro]

This whole channel is gold

[@Erytronne]

Saw this in separate parts, but I'll happily watch it again cuz Dezaki is and always will be my favourite anime director and you pretty much encapsulate why that is

[@yellowraccoon786]

The "Myths" section lmaooooo!!! I was wondering why he was even cited for Cipher when it looked like nothing he'd be involved in. Thank you for mentioning these works he apparently worked in when he did not!!

[@onimaxblade8988]

This video is awesome, and it's delivered so precisely that I don't think I'll be forgetting any of its points. And I'm definitely gonna put these shows on higher priority now after watching this, especially given I'm a big Ashita No Joe manga fan. Most importantly though, you can really tell how much anime matters to you and how much you care, especially at the end there.

[@simonfonmarmitz5415]

I love it ! Dezaki was a genius, so underrated !

[@dralakbarov]

Great video. Takarajima made me lifetime Dezaki fan

[@crzyboy190]

ROV had 3 character designers. Shingo Araki, Michi Himeno, and Akio Sugino. Araki worked on Joe 1, he was the animation director for 19eps. He also worked on the Joe 1 and Cobra movie. They're mostly known for their work on Saint Seiya though.

[@AoiHeartStranger]

I know of Shingo Araki because of his legendary scene on Kyojin no Hoshi, as well as because of his mentorship on Yoshinori Kanada, but there is still to much i dont know, even though he's very important, and i probably should try to learn more, i know that he's responsible for episode 50 of AnJ but what are other episodes he worked on? And what exactly he did on Saint Seiya?

[@usergiodmsilva1983PT]

Probably the most influencial director in Anime. I'm a HUGE fan of Space Cobra, and Dezaki's animation had played in Portugal frequently before I knew they were all his. Thank you for this, you are quickly becoming my favourite anime channel!

[@ComicKelsey]

Very good! I've loved this guys work for years and had no idea who he was. Thank you!

[@ll-bz8re]

This entire channel is SO UNDERRATED. I hope the algorithm pops off one day and you get hella traction for all this work.

[@Harukurochan]

That was such an impressive retrospective not only on a director, and on the history of anime itself. I love learning more about the history of animation, so seeing that so many techniques this medium is known for can be traced back to Dezaki is frankly astounding! I’ve always wanted to watch “The Snow Queen” anime series because it’s one of my all-time favourite fairytales, but now I want to watch it to see if I can notice Dezaki’s signature techniques as well!

[@CaribouCoon]

I'm curious as well!

[@aliciaz6224]

What an amazing video! I’ve only recently gotten into Dezaki’s directing, I’ve watched Rose of Versailles and Oniisama e so far, and plan to watch more in the future. Even with just those two series I was able to catch onto some of his flourishes, but this gave me a greater appreciation for his directorial choices. And I love when you got emotional while discussing the topic, your passion shone through and I could relate to it. It’s also interesting to know that I may (at least in part) have him to thank for vomit censorship in anime. I happen to have pretty severe emetophobia (fear of throw up) and when I watch movies or TV I search for when those types of scenes appear so that I can avoid them. But since they are so toned down in anime I can usually sit through them with no problem and have gained a greater tolerance for them, it’s been a good exposure therapy even if I can’t say I’m “cured”

[@_mariko791]

You should watch Ie Naki Ko

[@sillyserpantines]

Respect. Keep at it Shaybs!

[@graylightning4181]

Pure greatness my man, you've outdone yourself once again

[@FabulousFabish]

I love this. Thanks a lot!

[@CaribouCoon]

Thanks for watching!

[@vivienjoly7617]

To rewatch it in full feels very good, great job man

[@omarhach4199]

amazing work as usual about of one of my favorite director whose work takarajima got my into anime.I feel like this video capture what we love about this medium, witch most fans today don't appreciate.

[@neilworms2]

Great video, thanks for teaching me a bit more about what I consider the master of highly stylized anime.

[@_mariko791]

Director of my favorite anime; Ashita no Joe, Ie Naki Ko, Takarajima, Rose of Versailles and Oniisama E. Dezaki is amazing!

[@thepositiver9977]

This is greatness : D Also one of the anime I'm currently watching is Dezaki's space cobra and it's really fun and directed gorgeously :)

[@otaple]

yeah, people tend to forget that, despite their reputations, ANN and MAL are user created databases like wikipedia or urban dictionary. The information you see on there is not properly sourced and mistakes happen all the time.

[@frankg111]

great vid

[@daniewwww]

It's time

[@usergiodmsilva1983PT]

PS, you could also do a video on Akio Sugino ;), and if you really want to catch clicks "The influence of Dezaki on Cowboy Bebop". Just Sayin'.

[@Awsomeisimo]

Gotta love charachters standing in front of giant full wall sized windows

[@unwantedzero228]

You did a great job and thanks for the analysis I learned alot and will be coming back to this for future reference as well as checking out these pices of art for myself.

[@HotMailer93]

Great work, yet again!

[@iamfishmind]

Dying, with her final breath Dominique once again professes her and her older sister's love for Cobra, to which he responds: "I know." He was also involved with the Moomins anime, which is immeasurably popular in europe.

[@CaribouCoon]

The 60s or 70s one probably, but def not the 90s one which is the one that's popular all over the world for sure.

[@iamfishmind]

@@CaribouCoon oh ofc! I grew up on the 90s one and ig it gave me a blindspot and I assume all moomins is my moomins. lol

[@mrnoirsunsortedgoods7874]

Time to reexperience the magic!

[@marianofedericoberaldi8791]

Well you've sold me on Denali, I'll check some of his works.

[@ignaziomignogna]

Great video, just one thing about the point on sakugabooru. Clearly, a scene is incomplete without music and SE, but that's not what the site is for. It's about great animation, not great scenes. To make an example, nor NGE's nor EOE's last scenes are on there. Also, from what I've understood, there's people that go out of their way to remove music so as to study the merits of the animation alone on scenes, but this phrase could just be gibberish. And obviously there's the problem with copyright, that you already mentioned. This said, the video in general is very interesting and informative, and I love the ending.

[@CaribouCoon]

Very fair rationale, I think the best rationale for me is how many entries on the site cut out moments inbetween, and including sound getting cut up would be very jarring, and you'd wanna keep the whole site consistent. Thank you!

[@ignaziomignogna]

@@CaribouCoon Didn't even think about that, a fair point too, thanks

[@madrugaiden2317]

Sakugabooru shoud have sound now that many western productions are being uploaded, since western animation focuses on lip sync movements a lot.

[@make-juice6648]

Desaki's anime is Realistic paintings that have stopped are often used. That's because for him, the news photo was more impressive than the moving picture. It was written in a Japanese anime magazine

[@CaribouCoon]

Nice! Thanks!

[@manjimanjimanji]

「侍ジャイアンツ」の第一話は演出•出﨑 統　作画•宮崎駿という大変珍しいものです

[@paolologroio299]

Takarajima, il mio anime preferito!!!

[@Ju4n530]

SEE YOU AGAIN \o/

[@noxris8569]

cool video good video

[@CaribouCoon]

Thanks bro

[@VictorAugustus]

ah shit, here we go again

[@hattansplash9949]

Here cuz of ashita no joe 🤚

[@PainXIII12]

i'd argue that's the CLANG to Guts' sword is iconic now. When you hear it you immediately think of Berserk.

[@juancpgo]

Awesome video. Could you (or someone) suggest me like 5 great anime directors? I’m just getting into this world, loved GITS and Akira.

[@CaribouCoon]

My favorites are kinda common ones all things considered. Besides Dezaki I love Miyazaki (Nausicaa, Cagliostro, Conan), Takuya Igarashi (Doremi, Ouran, Ashita no Nadja), Oshii (GitS, Angel's Egg, Urusei Yatsura), Tomino (Gundam, Ideon, Xabungle), and Yuasa (Ping Pong, Devilman Crybaby, Lu Over the Wall)

[@Klonoa7H]

@Caribou-kun Could you please add a seizure warning, considering you use clips from Joe 2 with flashing lights?

[@CaribouCoon]

You bet, I'm combing through for all instances I can find.

[@EricMontreal22]

But did Sugino do the character designs for OniisamaE?

[@SlapstickGenius23]

He did.

[@antufcti]

What happened to the parts ?

[@CaribouCoon]

They're unlisted, the playlist is on the channel!

[@_M_4]

Is that shot with the crosses @1:57 from Golgo 13?

[@CaribouCoon]

Yes!

[@_M_4]

@@CaribouCoon Thanks! Really need to watch that.

[@AoiHeartStranger]

43:35 you mean Joe 2 first op? Yeah its great, but i think midnight blues is better.

[@CaribouCoon]

The first Joe 2 OP is what got me to watch Joe to begin with, I stumbled on this hindi AMV using the song and I was hooked haha

[@marvelous_jack5228]

31:37 God that annoys me too, they take away a vital part of the scene they're tryin to show and it just makes it fall flat, despite the fact there's gorgeous animation bein shown

[@ethan37066]

I love your videos but I wish you didn’t get all sappy all the time. I don’t like the supereyepatch wolf kind of thing.

[@CaribouCoon]

I don't feel like I do it all the time like SEW, just at the end lol

[@AoiHeartStranger]

I think it's very genuine here, where as i mostly dont think that thats the case with SEW videos.