Sinners - AMV (Anime Boston 2014 Drama Finalist)

[@lonerChise]

can never go wrong with a dramatic Utena video

[@Redcrimson177]

This was my vote for the Drama category. It's beautiful work. Actually makes me a little misty-eyed.

[@painmaci99]

Redcrimson I feel you!!

[@worldfilledwithmore]

Still coming back to this absolute classic in 2024 💕

[@jeditimelords]

It’s been 8 years and I still think about this AMV.

[@lotobloom9768]

I love utena :') I hope she be my prince :3

[@BeanSprouts02]

dez Light JESSICA JUNG ON YOUR PROFILE PIC!!!

[@12ithalukder]

Man, AMVs from 5-10 years ago really do like to play with my feelings. I love it

[@quemsouleu8581]

This is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

[@painmaci99]

AGH!! Just watching it again makes me want to fight foe what I truly love and to achieve my goal no matter what, even if it brings me to my knees and kills me, just like what Utena did for Himemiya. UGHH! I so badly want to relieve it, but I don't want to go through the emotional roller coaster known as "The Feels'.....The feels man...THEY ARE REEAAL!!! And they are coming in hot...oh no!*cries emotionally*......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................But anyway, GREAT VIDEO lad!! It certainly reminded me of the unimaginable and unbreakable bond that they had; that everlasting connection that wouldn't be brought to it's knees despite the obstacles that were surely known as Lust, Greed, Anger, Vengeance, and most certainly Manipulation. The way Utena never gave up on Himemiya despite encountering such an atrocious and astonishing truth. How she always fought for the one she truly loved and to achieve her true wish to the very end which was having Himemiya being set free without having any sort of objection to it. How Himemiya really did had (have) feelings for Utena but was many times wave off as a nuisance due to the type of manipulation that was given to her. The type that made her lock her true emotions inside until she broke free, being finally brought to her senses and awakening her true intentions. You did an amazing job because even if I hadn't watched this or any anime whatsoever, it definitely makes me want to take a chance and watch. Why? The reason is because this video is very interesting and far-fetched; It has a very appealing feeling to it. Let's began with the song; the song is very beautiful and it captures the exact feelings and emotions between Himemiya and Utena. Basically the whole damn story is summarized by this particular song. It has a very soft demeanor that it builds a nice and strong momentum in which it contrast perfectly to the passionate and powerful emotion filled images. I tends to make your chest tighten with emotion because you can feel the passion that radiates from this video. This is paintmaci reporting at 1:27 A.M Pacific Time, fare-well.

[@CrimsonFayth]

Macie Escbed Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@camichan19]

I really enjoyed this video. I saw it at Anime Boston this weekend as a finalist in another category. I wasn't the only one-many other editors were touched by your work. And as a personal fan of Utena it's great to see it still being used and innovated on. Nice job. :)

[@CrimsonFayth]

Thanks for your comment. I really enjoyed seeing your and all the other editors' videos at the convention as well. This was my first time entering an AMV contest, so I was very excited and honored that my video was selected as a finalist.

[@araw_buwan]

I've been looking for this!

[@Hyperversum3]

I finished the serie exactly 1 month ago... Gosh, too much beauty for my hearth.

[@Rampala]

AAAAHHHH IT GAVE ME CHILLS!!! Excellent video!! And gorgeous song, so perfect for Utena and Anthy. Thank you for this!

[@KairixXxSora16]

This AMV was beautiful! I saw it at Anime Boston and I definitely got chills from it. *A*

[@kleffytime]

fancy seeing you here 👀

[@stormveils]

One of my favorite songs coupled with my favorite anime? I don't think it gets better than this. I can't get over how beautiful this is, it's absolutely amazing and near the end, I always get a little choked up. Excellent job on this video!

[@Kat-zq3vy]

Phoebe Winters I feel the same way! Such a good song and such a good anime(:

[@PieandbeerAMV]

this was my favorite at the con! ;A;

[@CrimsonFayth]

Thanks! Just getting around to respond to some of the comments on my video, and I wanted to say that I really like the videos on your channel as well, and your overall editing style in general. I especially like your "Stay Young" FLCL amv, which, oddly enough, was one of the videos that I drew inspiration from (in terms of style, timing, etc.) while making this amv.

[@PieandbeerAMV]

***** ;AAAAAAA; you just made a friend. see, this is what happens when you make super nice comments like that. i hope you learned your lesson but seriously thank you so much that just like made my life ;3;

[@kireblue]

This was very well done. I really liked seeing your vid at Anime Boston. Its so simple, and yet it has so much feeling.

[@lolawaldorf]

This video is absolutely breathtaking.

[@seokishhh]

I voted for this one at the AMV, it had me in tears at the con ;~; such an amazing job for editing

[@jenulu]

I just watched this for the first time and im tearing up bro :( nice work

[@shigome49]

This is a beautiful video and I am glad I was able to watch it this weekend at Anime Boston. I gave you my vote!

[@GaruxPuru]

i've probably seen this hundreds of times but it never fails to make me tear up :')

[@patriciabristow-johnson5951]

This is Absolutely Gorgeous. And the song is beautiful and I'm grateful to be introduced to it (also the lyrics definitely sound pretty inherently sapphic)

[@elfiejeong1711]

This was my vote for drama at ab2014 and I still think about it to this day. Such a good pairing !!

[@sair2161]

Beautiful edit!

[@lydiameeks6327]

This was an amazing video. The words and music were perfectly in harmony and it was just beautiful.

[@Gemmalemonade]

Beautiful song choice! I love your take on the series. Great video :)

[@Bardockssbrother45x2]

TThis was amazing; I was in tears in the audience

[@Arcemise]

Fantastic AMV :D Simply beautiful

[@imLadygabgab]

This was a beautiful AMV!

[@sylvrkatk]

i saw this at the first amv showing, and it definitely got my vote (and made me cry so much!)

[@BoiledGrassTea]

this still makes me cry I love it so much!

[@StatchanaReborn]

just... amazing... Thank you

[@ashleyveloz444]

So beautiful!

[@weevil1406]

thank u so much for this

[@wayward203]

The rules say our emotions don't comply But we'll defy the rules until we die So let's be sinners to be saints And let's be winners by mistake Beautiful video.

[@spiritskyes]

Having never seen Utena before, I gasped aloud at the end and teared up.

[@spiritskyes]

Hi, I'm back, I've watched the series now and now this is even more heartbreaking.

[@thevioletbee5879]

I always thought the ending of Utena was obsurdly uplifting. Granted only after you recognize the message you're getting acrossed. At first it's just confusing and sad...

[@12ithalukder]

I've commented a few times now, but holy fuck, why can I not stop getting these goddamn feels. I really need to sit down and watch utena.

[@dina15droubi]

so beautiful and yet so many feelings. the end made my eyes tear becoz i can feel it.

[@HelenaDeerOld]

Definition so high I'm getting lightheaded from the lack of oxygen. DAMN.

[@ursfelialvaradogomez6447]

No me canso de ver esto Y es como echarle sal a la herida 😭

[@junopigg]

the video is sososo HD!!!!!! & Very Touched!!!!!!!

[@RosemaryBats]

Saw this at Anime Boston. It's phenomenal, and Utena is my favorite anime, but this would have been better suited for the Romance category; it would have been the strongest entry by far under that theme. Under Drama, I didn't feel it was the strongest contender, so I had to vote for something else. :c

[@CrimsonFayth]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. With regard to the category, I was debating exactly what to enter it as before submitting it. I felt that the more serious/emotional tone I was trying to evoke in the video made it suitable for the drama category. However, in retrospect I would agree that it is probably better classified as romance. Also, all the other videos in the drama category were amazing, so I can definitely see why you voted for any of the other ones.

[@talitha78onLJ]

Great vid!!

[@jesus_sama_z4620]

And you get 99 subs. Good luck to ger the 100

[@falnica]

My dear Utena, it's hard to believe she turned into a car

[@b00ksh3]

WHAT THE HECK I'M CRYING. I NEED TO WATCH THIS NOW

[@thomwantakan856]

I cried...

[@painmaci99]

wanta pink Me too lad!! ME TOO!!!!

[@XwaYdesu]

If this was a finalist, which vid was the winner?? Because this video blows me away.

[@BlackGekikara]

Nice Nice Nice

[@arturia-leafgreen5127]

just watched this after watching the trailer for the new "the handmaidens tale" miniseries and it makes it even better

[@leandroterrero2521]

IF I WAS AT THE CONVECTION THIS YEAR I WOULD DEFENITLY PICK THIS.

[@_joolien]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Dragonrider1227]

I saw this at Anime Boston. It was such a good video! Even though I had never seen this series and didn't know fully what was going on, I still found myself caring for the characters through your video. Excellent job in this :) Were you nervous when submitting it? I plan to submit a video for next year and am getting pretty nervous about it

[@CrimsonFayth]

Ya I was pretty nervous about submitting it, since this was my first time entering an AMV contest. I wasn't really sure how well my video would be received, and whether I made it well enough that it would make an emotional connection with the audience. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Overall I would say the whole editing/submission process, though a little stressful, was very enjoyable and a great learning experience. Good luck on your video for next year's convention.

[@Dragonrider1227]

***** This is going to be my first AMV contest too. thank You :) Did you find yourself constantly looking at the video over and over, sometimes constantly making changes, or just feeling frustrated because you don't feel like the message or feeling you want to convey isn't coming across? Or fearing you'll just confuse everyone that hasn't seen the anime? I'm using an anime that doesn't get a lot of attention so that's the feeling I'm getting. Thanks again for the encouraging words :)

[@Anon21486]

***** First AMV? Well then congrats. Also, giving you a heads up for a surprise next week.

[@CrimsonFayth]

Dragonrider1227 Ya I experienced many of the same challenges that you described (constantly making minor changes to my video, difficulty telling a coherent story, etc.) My general advice would be to have a clear focus to your video, and a consistent tone. Especially for drama or romance videos, I believe that an amv should strive to tell a story. In my case, I tried to focus on the relationship between Utena and Anthy, the two main characters of the anime I chose. Even though most people probably haven't seen the series, I tried to structure it in a way that the general idea/feeling of this relationship came across. Many of my favorite amvs are in fact from series I've never seen, so this evidently can be done. Once you finish you video, you could also always ask for some opinions on it, such as from the Opinion Exchange section of the animemusicvideos.org forum. Although I didn't do this, in retrospect it definitely seems like it would be a helpful source of feedback.

[@Dragonrider1227]

***** I'm on that forum. I'm nervous about showing my video anywhere before the contest though. Is that allowed? Are you on this forum now? Thank You for your advice :)

[@audraatronach9957]

Was my pick

[@12ithalukder]

Fuck me, my feelings hurts now

[@makasiart7302]

WOAH WOAH WOAH IS THIS HOW THE ANIME ENDS HIMEMIYA FALLS OF A CLIFF AND DIES?! I MEAN LIKE I DIDN'T WATCH THE WHOLE SERIES YET BUT WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY I['M ONLY AT EPISODE # 4!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mellmyo3964]

Nop, Himemiya not die ^_^

[@makasiart7302]

Mell Myo yay that makes me happy! i'm now on episode 24!

[@mellmyo3964]

miya sylvestre I am very happy! (* 3 *)/

[@EdRuah]

I wish it had continued....

[@painmaci99]

Edwiges Barbosa Samee!! Everything else was just left to our imagination...........WHYYYYEE!!!!!

[@theclawless1225]

Ahhhhh I wanna be Utena so bad!!!! I wanna be the badass chick who gets the girl!!!!! Fuuuuuuu

[@llunavermella_bloodmoon]

Utena is not "a badass chick who gets the girl". She has 0 interest in "getting Himemiya" as an object and opposes to it from the beginning. You don't get Utena at all.

[@theclawless1225]

llunavermella I was 15 when I wrote that, obviously I know better

[@theclawless1225]

God found this comment by chance while binging utena videos and I just wanna say Fuck that guy for being so condescending to someone they didn't even understand :/

[@megangilmore9355]

Is this a Yuri?

[@CrimsonFayth]

There are yuri elements to the show, so I would say yes. Though many of the relationships presented in the series are nuanced and subtle.

[@loloz707]

It's too many things to fit into just one genre kinda like Utena herself

[@Lalala3210-w8vcc]

打发无聊，以毒攻毒我就看少女漫画。否则只爱看少年漫画。

[@0xAvatar]

I saw what you where going for, but I just couldnt help but feel that you try tried to build off the wolf children video last year that also used this artist.