Sarazanmai's Synchronicity

[@personal2741]

I glad you’re doing more about what you love

[@optimisticDuelist]

Thanks!! :D

[@Rock3rLisa]

After seeing all of Ikuhara’s shows i feel he directs animation the way in a particular way that reminds me of writers of literature from past centuries that usually have a recurring set of themes and imagery all over their work. In a way I feel like I’m reading a book when i’m watching his shows, it’s an enriching experience to say the least and he’s probably my favorite anime director even if he’s work has flaws... Watching his shows is something special and i really love seeing people who take interest i his work to the extent of looking into symbolism because it brings new perspectives into how to read his work. I love your SU-Utena analysis too and I hope to see more analysis of Ikuhara’s work from you in the future!

[@styleburner]

Thanks for making this. I've been a fan of Ikuhara because no matter how many times I watch his works I always find something new. You pointing out the connection between Lulu and Otone blew me once again on how amazing of a director Ikuhara is.

[@Victini1734]

Your voice sounds oddly sped up in this video. Do my ears not work correctly, or is there a reason for this? Otherwise, great video! It's nice to see something new, especially when it's about something you're clearly so passionate about. ^^

[@optimisticDuelist]

Nah, you're correct! I've been frustrated for a while with feeling like my voice drags out in a way that doesn't "Flow" right to my own ears. I decided to say screw it and start lightly experimenting with speeding the audio. I might've overdone it with this one, honestly? But hopefully it still reads well.

[@optimisticDuelist]

And of course, thanks a ton! I've been nervous since its not Homestuck haha

[@0whatman]

@@optimisticDuelist it's a good vid, I like it and yee haha, it's a bit too sped up, I personally like ur voice normally

[@MK.5198]

@@optimisticDuelist this does feel a little overdone voice speed wise. I'm just really used to the way you normally speak so it's weird here, but not like, obstructive.

[@jibachulaloutre605]

I never thought a video not based on Homestuck would be so refreshing! I hope you'll still make that kind of video that's out of the ordinary.

[@optimisticDuelist]

If you mean you hope I'll keep making Homestuck videos, rest assured I will never stop if I can help it haha :D

[@jibachulaloutre605]

@@optimisticDuelist No, i want more videos like this one!

[@verpectuse7753]

Utena, Homestuck, AND Sarazanmai? This channel covers the best stuff!

[@WalkInMyPawsteps]

Phenomenal video! I'm currently writing a panel about Ikuhara and this video is giving me motivation to keep working on it haha. You really eloquently described part of what I love about his works so much. Thanks for your work on this!

[@imlovedavepetab3374]

I've only heard about one of these shows and I don't know if I'm ever gonna get the energy to watch them, but it's really neat when you make videos not about homestuck, but other things you really enjoy. One of the things I always appreciate and enjoy about your videos is the genuine love for the thing you're talking about. Any video you make is awesome just because you love the subject so much. :)

[@breannaw7254]

I love this! ironic to see an Ikuhara video on this channel since Dirk is a fan as well

[@galenibble]

Your analysis is amazing! I love it how carefully but fully cover not just those parallels you see but the meaning behind them.

[@stinky3422]

ive watched all of these shows with the exception of utena, but only now after seeing your video i noticed that the stylistic and plot similarities could be interpreted as connections between all of them. this idea that theyre all connected makes so much sense seeing all of them have elements of parallel universes and second chances at life! not to mention they all follow the same sort of plot structure, leaving a lot of very important elements to be revealed towards the end! this is a really interesting observation which i completely agree with. i am so looking forward to more of these videos!! :0 p.s. the fact that jinnai and lulu's brother both have a strong connection to boxes also suggests to me that they might be the same person! (never noticed that till now watching your video!)

[@Nedoiko]

welp, thats it, I'm gonna stop postponing it and watch these, I didn't know these themes were so heavy on them, I would have watched them long ago!

[@SadChatt]

I see u have great taste in anime too

[@abramthiessen8749]

I can understand why this series wasn't continued since it has such a relatively small number of views, but from my perspective, I only got it in my recommendations now, almost a year late.

[@stinky3422]

i love your homestuck videos but i also love you branching out!! cant wait for the next one!! :0

[@utlo]

Wow this is great! I will have to watch these other shows now!

[@friedchickenUSA]

ive watched none of those animae but i still enjoyed this good job

[@amiablereaper]

..... this is a lot of gr8 symbolism but these shows are just completely bizarre. I'm gonna have to watch all of these!

[@Frikiman_H]

3:52 Small nitpick: that's not kanji, it's katakana.

[@nthSonata]

I didn't totally understand all of that, but it seemed super interesting! I would love to see you make more videos like this, I always love people talking about things they love. However, I do think the talking is a bit fast, and makes it somewhat more difficult to understand than it needs to be. If you do decide to keep your voice sped up though, I think it would probably sound a bit better if you didn't correct for pitch-shifting (if you speed up audio, it compresses the waveforms, naturally increasing the pitch), meaning that you should have your voice slightly pitched up (look a Extra Credits when Dan Floyd narrated)

[@polaag91]

Yes, please more I need this

[@mfriz5317]

My inner otaku is shaking.

[@eridanampora3024]

Amazing LOVE IT

[@raulendymion9917]

What are your opinions on Neon Genesis Evangelion? Not related to anything in the video but I respect your opinion greatly.

[@raymondshegog1659]

Welp got some anime to watch it seems.

[@lordtraxroy]

Ikuhara anime are similar to nishio ishin's monogatari works except monogatari is way bigger and way complex

[@redaether9671]

Saratto

[@fjdpaco]

Why does this sound sped up?

[@STOCKOUP]

I guess because he normally speak more slowly and the video get to slow

[@optimisticDuelist]

I did speed my voice up slightly. Feel free to say if it's disruptive, I'm going to keep trying to adjust my actual recording speed and audio effects until I figure out a tempo I'm happy with.

[@STOCKOUP]

@@optimisticDuelist I don't want to disrespectful but I think you go too fast... English is not my first idiom so I can only catch half of what you said so maybe something in-between

[@lobster9059]

@@optimisticDuelist i like youre voice unedited

[@benzur3503]

The lack of plot synopsis makes me abit confused

[@rikkuna7518]

Not gonna lie, some of the little distortions from the voice speeding kinda killed it for me. I like the ideas in the video, but the audio just hurts T-T I see you were trying something from another comment, but it just wasn't for me n.n'''

[@0whatman]

neat

[@appleogold]

anime sucks but i could listen to you read the phonebook, you just genuinely like what your talking about and its kinda infectious. As a side note, i prefer your voice at its normal speed, but thats just me