Otome is a Mirror (The Night is Short, Walk on Girl)

The Night is Short, Walk on Girl (Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome) is a movie about contrast, with Otome serving as the foil to... well everyone. One of the reviews on MAL describes this movie as “a beautiful mess”, and I couldn’t agree more. It’s a smattering of drama, comedy, and romance; that are balanced precariously but just… work. It is a reimagining of the college experience, and that awkward time between teenager and adult. I'd like to just point out some things in general I noticed about the film, but mostly I just want more people talking about it! It certainly deserves it.
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[@RingoFreakingStarr]

God I loved this film. Such a shame it is flying under the radar.

[@stealthyjun]

This night is impossibly long because she is experiencing young adulthood with bright eyes. As you grow older, almost every new experience is just a variant of a stored memory. You can't smell something new for the first time twice.

[@SakugaObscurious]

Just finished watching it and only thing that came out of my mouth is nothing. I was speechless. This by far Masaki Yuasa's best work. The fact that almost no body watched it is a damn shame.

[@lindleland]

>"One of the reviews on MAL describes this movie as “a beautiful mess”" Oh hey I wrote that

[@SeaCow1g]

Dude thanks to you I ended up checking this movie out! I’m so surprised it slipped past me because Tatami Galaxy is one of my all-time favorites! This even seemingly takes place in the same college! It was awesome and I loved every second of it. So thank you! 🙏 The message of this movie feels kind of like the entirety Tatami Galaxy condensed into a movie. Everyone outside Otome seems too concerned with either the future or the past and fails to enjoy the rose colored campus life as a result. Otome serves as a foil to both everyone else in this movie and to the protagonist of Tatami. But I do find it interesting that in this movie Otome’s outlook seems to have consequence for her as well. She constantly lives in the moment, but because she doesn’t dwell on anything like the others do it doesn’t allow her to develop very deep connections to anyone. Every character comes in and out of her life at breakneck pace and it’s a great time while they are there but once they are gone they are just as quickly forgotten (not in the sense that she doesn’t remember them but in the sense that she doesn’t miss or long or think about any of them).....I literally just finished watching it so I haven’t really mulled this movie over thoroughly yet but these are just some thoughts I had after watching. Thanks again for bringing this excellent movie to my attention!

[@anaismazel9675]

I've watched it, and I love it . And I'm obsessed with the carp jacket/backpack she won at the school party. I want one like thiiiis! Why this thing doesn't exiiiist?

[@elliesarchive7]

Has anyone else noticed the fact that Senpai's room is a 4 and a half tatamis room? Tatami Galaxy's chapter 9 has Watashi trapped in an interdimensional portal, and he goes through a lot of 4 and a half tatamis rooms, those were all different dimensions. Wouldn't be weird if Otome and Senpai are just alternate Watashi and Akashi, since a lot of Tatami Galaxy characters and other Yuasa films appear on the movie as well. Anyways great video!

[@rabidwhale9707]

Thank you for making a video about this movie. It is truly a masterpiece and deserves more attention. I like the concepts you pointed out, I didn't even notice some of these when I watched it but completely agree with you and adore it all the more for that.

[@pavelpangrac65]

I agree with your analysis, but I think a lot of people missed the slight sarcasm in it's message. The sophists dance, and the message in the musical where Don underwear just blatantly says love is about opportunism. This series a lot of fascinating and nuanced dialogue that just flyby so fast that you're left wondering if you should be questioning the characters action in the first place.

[@existentialaction8522]

Keep up the great work man, i love watching your crisp quality videos. Hope your channel keeps on growing, i'm hoping the best for you man.

[@thedarkestdawn1]

Existential Action you are a person of quality. That I can tell from your profile pic.

[@dongpopork757]

Oyasumi Punpun

[@golgarisoul]

She has to be European. She handled her alcohol like a monster.

[@lecherouslibrarian9924]

The Koreans and the Japanese are actually known for being heavy drinkers, but your comment is still hilarious.

[@SFduetgaming]

Beautifully done analysis my man. A perfect summation on why this film is so damn special :)

[@jjjjonathan]

Great analysis that brought up some points I didn't notice at first, made me appreciate the film a bit more. Keep it up! =D

[@MrCactuss99]

Glad to see someone talking about this movie!! Such a masterpiece

[@moonlightdragon671]

Best movie of 2017 by far for me. Glad I could find your channel, this was a good video

[@DarkMage530]

Never heard of this film but it sounds really intriguing. Great Video as usual, very concise yet no lack in substance and depth

[@OtakuNewsSource]

Saw the film in theaters last Wednesday. Was an absolute delight to watch and is one of my favorite films I've ever seen. This was a really good video! Really enjoyed your thoughts!

[@SmittyRose1998]

Good video! I wish more people would talk about this movie, it's a real gem.

[@boomguitarjared]

Juhst saw thihs in theaters, your video wvas a nice way tou reflect on the themes and developmints ov the film afterward, lyke goud fiber for digestion. Goub video, and nice Hachikuji reference.

[@ZeroZmm]

This movie will be in theaters in a couple of weeks and I can't wait to see it~

[@Bakuricoso]

Great analysis! You pointed out some ideas I definitely overlooked during the film. Very interesting, keep it up!

[@brandongonzalez6277]

Fantastic analysis, keep up the great work!

[@gabzpot]

Great movie. And great video, man! New sub. (:

[@unclejohnthezef]

2:24 denki bran!

[@Lil-io7zb]

another good movie to check out is "lu over the wall". It's by the same director.

[@kevinildio]

Man you need to blow up on this site , the video was really fucking good

[@Glacius91]

Hey, great video! I hope you eventually make videos about Lu Over the Wall and Devilman Crybaby

[@Kamimashita]

I haven't got to Devilman yet, but I'm really excited to start!

[@gawixone]

nice!

[@wordsmaybe2456]

Where did you get unsubbed footage? Been looking around and it's been a pain in the ass. Everything seems to be hard subbed. Additionally, subbed. Nice to see someone talking about this film.

[@scarlettryuken4320]

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[@thesuperdoge2476]

I love this movie so much, some higher being did humanity dirty by not giving this more attention

[@wolflink9000]

Lol was that a monogatari reference at the end?

[@CatChaos369]

Where can I watch this it looks amazing!

[@Kamimashita]

Unfortunately it's not available legally right now, but GKids will release it in theatres later this year! Probaby June or July after Lu Over the Wall.

[@hawkeyenextgen7117]

I cannot understand how people can praise something that gives them a sense of false hope. There’s one scene in this film that hits me very hard, where we observe senpai’s thoughts and feelings visualized in a courtroom. I’ve been struggling with depression ever since this pandemic hit and I’ve undergone a number of breakups; few as they were affected me severely. Whereas senpai manages to win her heart in one night, I attempted to cut my arm purposefully a few nights ago because that’s how hopeless I feel the situation to be. Sometimes I still feel that way, and I turn to alcohol to drown out my loneliness. All I want in the end is someone I can cherish, hold close, and share this life of mine with, explore the great outdoors and settle down in a small log cabin in the Rocky Mountains to raise a family. But sometimes I feel like I’m asking too much. The film said, “Waiting hurts, and being waited upon hurts. But those who are alone must act.” I’ve tried many times only to have my heartbroken. I’ve lost how many girls I’ve given my number to in College. Senpai has no fucking clue how lucky he is. All the shenanigans, the magic moments, the confessions, they’re bullshit, unreal. They’ll never happen to me. Sometimes I feel like my heart is so broken, it’ll implode. I need help.

[@Wavyles]

Hey man Hope you're still with us & doing better these days. Acknowledging that you need help is always the first step towards brighter days.👍

[@elmo4672]

Hope you're doing better after two years champ.

[@amandajones1557]

You have to have another channel your voice is so familiar... I’m into the spiritual side of KZbin and I swear I’ve heard you before

[@McDudes]

Love this movie

[@aaronbaron6468]

Smell roses? But there is no rose colored campus life

[@shabbanashama6056]

Where can I watch this?

[@ecy7389]

guyyyyyys i didnt watch the movie and i am really going to delay it. do you know the yt channel named puuung? or the stop motion series named rilakkuma and kaoru? so i watched beginning of the movie and i thought it'd be just like them i mean positive, and just giving THAT vibe yknow like the animation and the way story is told its so good>< but its such an adults's stuff and conflicts with the vibe but its still so good so i wonder if you recommend anything with "dat" vibe.:>

[@Miguel_Noether]

That's not relativity my guy, but nice review

[@NoName-ze4qn]

Otome is bae

[@tirthampal8942]

Tatami galaxy

[@frydfish4934]

Okay but swallowing animation.. what the fuck