The SATOSHI KON PROBLEM

A retrospective on Satoshi Kon's career, life and the biggest problem that came from that
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00:00 Origins
05:49 The Anime Industry
11:00 Perfect Blue
18:12 Millennium Actress
25:20 Tokyo Godfathers
31:41 Paranoia Agent
37:28 Paprika
44:00 May 18th
51:45 Conclusion
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[@Stevem]

SOURCES CORRECTION: I accidentally said Bach instead of Beethoven at one point in the video oops Animated Sequences on Kon's Life by Stevem MOVIES Astro boy Popeye Psycho Brazil Baron Munchausen Live Action Perfect Blue Perfect Blue Getter Robo Armagedon Requiem of a Dream Millennium Actress Throne of Blood Ozu Films Roujin Z JOJO OVA Patlabour 2 Hashile Melos! Slaughter House 5 Titanic 3 Godfathers Tokyo Godfathers Paranoia Agent Twin Peaks Paprika The Dream Machine Perfect Blue Interview Making of MA Making of Tokyo Godfather Making of Paprika BOOKS Satoshi Kon The Illusionists by Andrew Osmond Editors Notes on Seraphin Kon Interview from Tropics of Cancer Hirasawa interview from Kon's short story collection LINKS www.deculture.es/2014/04/entrevista-masao-maruyama/ www.dazeddigital.com/film-tv/article/39222/1/exploring-anime-legend-satoshi-kons-last-unfinished-film www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/10/22/madhouse-founder-explains-the-reason-for-production-halt-of-satoshi-kons-dreaming-machine-film sgcafe.com/2013/08/interview-with-mappas-masao-maruyama/- kickstarter? www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2017-01-27/legendary-anime-producer-masao-maruyama/.109843 anigamers.com/interviews/masao-maruyama-collaborating-with-directors-anime-industry-working-conditions anigamers.com/interviews/masao-maruyama-otakon-2011-kon-crabcakes/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ-qeIuarduairs -award kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooC1o4unYtuYibM - interview perfect blue kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYWugmmJr7qjfclh lecture Lecture transcript pen2guindrummer.tumblr.com/post/148352397208/perfect-blue-interview-with-satoshi-kon-2007 web.archive.org/web/20070603165647/www.perfectblue.com/interview.html injapan.gaijinpot.com/play/arts-entertainment/2010/05/21/satoshi-kons-the-dreaming-machine/ web.archive.org/web/20011128142010/akadot.com/article/article-sadayuki2.html Paranoia Agent Interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-zd3adZd-qeMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3jWl4qvnbKcppo konstone.s-kon.net/modules/notebook/ www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2008-08-21/satoshi-kon Interview with Satoshi Kon (1999) Animerica listification.blogspot.com/2016/03/interview-with-satoshi-kon-1999.html makikoitoh.com/journal/satoshi-kons-last-words Last words TRANSLATION web.archive.org/web/20080619072801/konstone.s-kon.net/modules/profile/index.php/content0004.html www.popmatters.com/191685-seraphim-266613336-wings-by-mamoru-oshii-and-satoshi-kon-2495548570.html www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-01-19/oshii-writes-novel-of-satoshi-kon-unfinished-seraphim www.ganriki.org/article/seraphim-266613336-wings/ On book www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-satoshi-kon-20100826-story.html Obituary www.awn.com/animationworld/millennium-actress-struggle-bring-quality-animation-theaters Fred pattern on MA web.archive.org/web/20070610003246/dvdvisionjapan.com/actress2.html MA web.archive.org/web/20070907230158/hometheatermag.com/httalksto/1205talks/index.html HT talks web.archive.org/web/20051211185440/plaza.bunka.go.jp/english/festival/backnumber/winners_i/p22/kon.html blog.alltheanime.com/interview-satoshi-kon/ www.midnighteye.com/interviews/satoshi-kon-2/ web.archive.org/web/20070909215023/twitchfilm.net/archives/007945.html www.crunchyroll.com/en-gb/anime-feature/2019/10/12/satoshi-kon-will-always-be-in-our-memories www.crunchyroll.com/en-gb/anime-news/2011/07/30-1/otakon-2011-masao-maruyama-talks-mappa-and-dreaming-machine vimeo.com/99697419 www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2017-01-27/legendary-anime-producer-masao-maruyama/.109843 chaostangent.com/2017/10/sla-2017-day-1/ movie.douban.com/subject/1395091/discussion/26819622/ gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20180423-kon-satoshi-dreaming-machine-interview/ www.salonfutura.net/2010/11/somewhere-in-time/ Writer of paprika \ screenanarchy.com/2008/07/exclusive-interview-with-satoshi-kon.html www.madman.com.au/news/a-tribute-to-satoshi-kon/ web.archive.org/web/20070528200621/www.tokyopop.com/667.html Opus adaptation - www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-07-10/producer-masao-maruyama-teases-desire-to-animate-satoshi-kon-opus-manga/.118632 the-artifice.com/satoshi-kon-otaku-anime/ www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/15/AR2007061500492.html akiba-souken.com/article/27618/ www.dazeddigital.com/film-tv/article/37923/1/darren-aronofsky-wanted-to-remake-perfect-blue On Aronofsky www.jstor.org/stable/41510949?casa_token=xbOiAUObuTcAAAAA:o8U-RsRwl8Y4-o_GW-JKCEI9-mGY3yMRutLNtXot4AbFg_s7-Ffp1DqSAEurZTUGLSbzbaM4y4hZMnUAZlRzjIftendLM_Kupbmp9CCyQgc9Z2nDOQs&seq=3#metadata_info_tab_contents webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ObH-ZvUryJAJ:www.reeldc.com/satos hi-kon.htm&client=opera&hl=en&gl=uk&strip=1&vwsrc=0 wavemotioncannon.com/2017/10/18/manga-prefiguring-anime-the-themes-of-satoshi-kons-work/ www.soundandvision.com/httalksto/1205talks/ www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2008-08-21/satoshi-kon web.archive.org/web/20120402165610/www.perfectblue.com/interview.html www.austinchronicle.com/screens/2004-01-23/193945/ 03 interview madara-blog.livejournal.com/58530.html www.madman.com.au/news/a-tribute-to-satoshi-kon/ translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fkonstone.s-kon.net%2Fmodules%2Fnotebook%2Farchives%2F60 Aronofsky the-artifice.com/satoshi-kon-otaku-anime/ www.interviewmagazine.com/film/perfect-blue-predicted-social-media-anxieties ew.com/movies/2020/01/31/tokyo-godfathers-rerelease-trailer/ rayoutblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/the-thorns-of-magnetic-rose-pain-and-reality/#more-311 www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-09/shakina-nayfack-tokyo-godfathers-english-dub www.awn.com/animationworld/three-godfathers-three-successes otakuusamagazine.com/takahiko-abiru-interview/ Enter Paranoia: Identity and "Makeshift Salvations" in Kon Satoshi's "Paranoia Agent" Authors Hanson, Jeffrey Steven books.google.co.uk/books?id=5d0Q9fdinQUC&pg=PA172&lpg=PA172&dq=Satoshi+Kon+-+Paranoia+Agent+Interview&source=bl&ots=oyx28J-ICN&sig=ACfU3U2kv2cqnTQOTmspUcGlK7HlunBo-Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQ_quMg7TqAhXWWhUIHbdSAIY4FBDoATABegQIChAB#v=onepage&q=Satoshi%20Kon%20-%20Paranoia%20Agent%20Interview&f=false www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jan-15-wk-m

[@Stevem]

OST 9th Symphony - Beethoven E Minor - Chopin Erik Satie gymnopedie 1 gymnopedie 3 Hirasawa Berserk Gutsu MA ost PA ost Paprika ost KZbin Audio Library Dreams Jazz song On a Posted Note Earthbound OST Twoson Erik Saties pieces by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

[@igodreamer7096]

Great, thanks!

[@Stevem]

also here's an interview with a british animator who worked with Kon on his last film www.mangauk.com/aya-suzuki/

[@LORDOFDRAGONS555]

Thanks for the reference

[@Stevem]

Satoshi Kon was also a founder of the Japanese Animation Creators Association who have been fighting for better conditions for animators as well as funding Young Animator training programs

[@Plop2839]

The fact that he only has 5 works but is already in the upper echelon of the greatest anime directors is a testament to just how much of a genius he was. R.I.P Satoshi Kon.

[@e32b61]

Nandini Harikiran Indeed. Whisper of the Heart is one of my favorite films.

[@dumworm6310]

what happened to him?

[@shivasthong4924]

@@dumworm6310 Cancer D:

[@shuheihisagi7514]

I am the 666th like, fear me.

[@theKRAMNELLAo7o7]

Upper echelon of all directors, animation and traditional film.

[@kofinart]

The Satoshi Kon problem is that HE'S NOT HERE!! *sob*

[@Stevem]

:'(

[@SuaNam08]

To tell you the truth, I’m still not over it.

[@FreyaEinde]

Cancer is the worst.

[@xahdiel8292]

:(

[@pipam1061]

It really be like that

[@rebekahdrummond2818]

its rare for a director to truly capture a women's nature to it's core without being one themselves. I respect him greatly

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes😊

[@uriah9559]

you respect pedophiles?

[@sarov7658]

Men wrote women better tbh even look at current hollywood all they do is girlboss unlikeable women

[@rikardandersson5582]

So you are not a feminist then and claim men and women are different?

[@abstergo1318]

@@rikardandersson5582 feminisim is about being equal in our righs and how we are treated in society, are you that dumb or are you just trolling?

[@ASMRcomic]

"It's so disrespectful to die before one's parents." Man, as a person whose culture also emphasizes filial piety, that line was gut-wrenching.

[@plantmutual9482]

for real, when kon said his mom apologized for not giving him a stronger body i had to pause and come back to this because like, OUCH

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@plantmutual9482 Yea, that was heavy

[@arpodyssey1913]

@@plantmutual9482 double ouch! such strong phrasing i wanna hug my parents now.

[@uniquechannelnames]

I couldn't help but just laugh out loud because... it is *utterly* alien to myself as a Western culture Canadian. To think in such a way. I find Japanese and other asian nation's concept of shame very fascinating. It is almost relatable in a way, but it seems very intensified compared to ours. To die before one's parents, the thought that that could be a disrespectful thing is unfathomable in a Western style of thinking... I have a hard time grasping it really. But that's the beauty of different cultures in the world.

[@julijakeit]

@@plantmutual9482 that's what I feel when one of my twins almost died and from stress i couldn't make enough milk for both of them.

[@Barnacl3_Boi]

The problem with Satoshi Kon is that he WAS TAKEN FROM US TOO SOON RIP MY GUY

[@Stevem]

This is trueee :(((((

[@mindandbody9427]

Glad he left his he-art us and future generations to enjoy and study. When did he pass on?

[@Stevem]

@@mindandbody9427 it's in the video

[@mindandbody9427]

@@Stevem I will finish it.

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@mindandbody9427 o7 enjoy my friend, I clicked on this just to see what it's about, ended up watching for the whole hour

[@GhostandChromis]

"I'm so sorry I didn't bring you in this world with a stronger body" Goddamn man. Those words destroyed me. Despite his illness, she birthed a son with a beautiful mind. I hope their parents can hold themselves up with pride as they hold onto the things he created for the world. Amazing video.

[@bartzhang391]

Someone who brought so much joy and artistry and connected people across the world

[@anthonyt219]

Cool a mother is willing to apologize but not for something like that. Or not something a kid wants to hear. Cancer can affect us all, strong body or not. Nobody has the vision and talent that satoshi had who inspired movies like inception. He has the talent to be up there with Kubrick and Spielberg,

[@haroldnecmann7040]

​@@anthonyt219"I wish ur father sperms has stronger gene" 💪🏿

[@masonminor177]

I bet if Satoshi was still alive, he would make a great adaptation of Goodnight PunPun. Hell, he’s probably the only one capable of making an anime adaptation of that manga.

[@katherinalastname7077]

You're so goddamn right. But I also love Goodnight Pun Pun in its manga form.

[@SerialAENetworks]

I can see this happening

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

He also would have finished his next masterpiece Dreaming Machine (which looks cool looking at some still of the unfinished movie)

[@reginaldforthright805]

Kon sucked. He’s pretension porn for weebs. The man couldn’t draw and had no imagination. There are much better directors.

[@helpgirlimhavingalifecrisis]

He wouldn’t actually because the mangaka of punpun doesn’t want an anime adaptation.

[@Holl0wgram]

I've never been so happy to be clickbaited into a video thinking it would criticize kon

[@therealfinnaspring8585]

Right i was ready to throw hands

[@justanoldsnufkin9747]

I don't understand the title 😭

[@bamshablam5977]

@@justanoldsnufkin9747 Clickbait :v theres no actual problem with satoshi kon.

[@justanoldsnufkin9747]

@@bamshablam5977 i already found out

[@reginaldforthright805]

Kon sucked. He’s pretension porn for weebs. The man couldn’t draw and had no imagination. There are much better directors.

[@princessthyemis]

Hand-drawn animation is SO SPECIAL! We are literally seeing artists' work come to life and then be immortalized!!!

[@Stevem]

it is very special

[@Celestialbeing21]

Weeb: Nah man Shonen are real anime like one piece. We are truly living in dark times if this is the first time I am hearing about this artist.

[@Pasunpuffin]

I mean... I don't really feel like anything will be immortality.

[@ko-fl8hu]

@@Celestialbeing21 If this is your first time hearing about Satoshi Kon then that's your issue for not knowing, and not the weeb's that you just made up in your mind to blame...

[@boycub]

Not only that, but traditional leaves so much more behind after the work is completed. The cels. True pieces of artistic history that collectors hold dear.

[@Stevem]

RIP Satoshi Kon (1963-2010)

[@talon6097]

ri

[@standowner6979]

So he died at the age of 47 not 43

[@tizio5103]

I feel like Paprika was a vastly under appreciated film.

[@MemoContrerasf]

It got a remake by Nolan that got universal acclaim.

[@the_gratefulgamer]

In 2006 I think it was. I got to see Paprika at one of it's First Ever Premiers in Washington D.C., at the Cherry Blossom a Festival. And Satoshi Kon Presented it us Attendees. The Reception it got was Great.

[@tanleekong3451]

@@MemoContrerasf It just really sucks that practically no one knows that Nolan based it from Paprika

[@howareyoumoreofaclownthanme]

I think it's because people didn't know how to process the fantastical when it came out. The reason why Nolan got success from his interpretation was probably because most audiences literally couldn't fathom dream machines and symbolism literally consuming real life. They had to have it simplified into 'we're in a dream in a dream'.

[@aceguy1234]

It still is, to me it's the greatest work of animation ever. The idea of animation being this boundless field of creativity and imagery is best encapsulated by the breakneck journey through so many different worlds and themes throughout the movie while somehow finding the throughline that pieces it all together. I think Perfect Blue has picked up a lot of steam in popular culture but Paprika still doesn't seem to have elevated to "must-see" status like Ghibli films have garnered.

[@swagikuro]

"how in the world does a 1hr in depth doc on satoshi kon only have 9k view- oh its 2 days old" amazing job here

[@Stevem]

It doubled in views last night! So it's on its way!

[@EyelessWolf_]

@@Stevem i didn't even notice it was an hour

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@Stevem all well deserved I think

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

This is not an in-depth documentary. It's slapdash and self-serving, impossible to sort out what one is looking at. Though I'm familiar with many of the works mentioned, I am left with little new information about them, other than the desire to go elsewhere to find out more -- and precious little in the way of clues about how to look for them. Everything in the way of source material is glanced at only in passing. @STEVEM, you love the material. I get that. You know the mechanics of editing; I get that, too. I wish you would partner this love of the material with someone who actually knows how to make a documentary.

[@chilichinashop]

@@Stevem congrats on 900k+ views! Its fully deserved 👏😸

[@clairedex]

I don't know if this was intentional, but the way your narration constantly flits back and forth between yourself and quoting Kon without any indication is really cool considering his filmography.

[@Stevem]

Hmmm let's say I totally meant it to be interpreted that way haha , I was a little worried some might get confused but I made sure in the subtitle to always make sure people knew if I was quoting

[@Star-pl1xs]

@@Stevem the choice to maintain the same narrative tone but alter the visual to one of an....animatic? of Kon was also rly intelligent & subtle but made the delineation in implied voice distinct & demarcated~

[@mihailmilev9909]

Yea I noticed this too, very cool

[@wheedler]

@@Stevem I found it very confusing, but I did catch the allusion.

[@TheLargeBard]

I didn't like it tbh. Maybe had you put his quote on screen while speaking it would have been less jarring.

[@FancyTophatDude]

God his last message broke me... What a giant loss of a person as well as a creator...

[@bluewolf8873]

"I'll ruin it by my own hands." that hit home and is a complex i feel many artists have

[@TheLily97232]

Yup. Can't relate more.

[@RecklessInternetting]

Not an artist, but that's how I feel about any work I'm doing. If I screw it up, I know exactly who to blame. If someone else screws up, they're liable to obscure it

[@ninakore]

Aranofsky paid homage so hard that he remade Perfect Blue and named it Black Swan

[@THORNZMUSIC]

and gender-flipped it as The Wrestler

[@ciel4308]

OOP LMAO

[@CharlieTooHuman]

@@PureHoney_ASMR Right? I see the similarities and the very clear inspiration that Aronofsky took from Perfect Blue, but to say they are the exact same movie is petty and disingenuous.

[@felipe-felipe404]

I cried on both lol

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

@@PureHoney_ASMR It's like saying Taxi Driver and Joker (2019) are exactly the same, anyone who does that just wants to shame the makers of the latter

[@janevivian24]

Satoshi kon was amazing. Perfect blue is one of the most craziest movie experiences I've ever had. Millennium actress too.

[@Stevem]

both are great

[@RabidlyTaboo]

perfect blue was the first film of his i ever watched.

[@dyscea]

Can you believe I still haven’t seen it? Putting it in my list!

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@dyscea yea same

[@howareyoumoreofaclownthanme]

Millennium Actress is hands down my favorite film of all time. I don't think anything else will ever beat it.

[@_Sn0wy]

Just want to give you credit in an area that gets overlooked. The thumbnail for this video is stupidly well made! The contrasting colours and how clean the images have been blended together. It makes for one hell of an eye-catcher.

[@Stevem]

I collaged it together myself before starting this project in a full i had a vision of it being like pealing back layers of Kon's work while capturing that atmosphere

[@princessthyemis]

I agree! It really IS superbly eye catching.

[@Stevem]

@@princessthyemis thank you! it might be my favourite thumbnail I've ever made

[@RabidlyTaboo]

yeah i agree. its totally looks like something he would appreciate.

[@saradrawsstuff]

IKR! I love the colors

[@stevenbrown1225]

"I'm so happy to have been a child born to you......" Emotional gut punch. RIP Satochi Kon.

[@plantemor]

Millennium Actress is my favourite Kon movie. I was so heartbroken when he died. I remember how an artist on deviantart drew a tribute to Kon where he was the astronaut at the end of Millennium Actress. Totally broke me. It's been 10 years but I'm still not over his death. He's the only celebrity I've mourned for this long. He an old have lived until 80 or 90. He deserved a long life

[@kennethburton5366]

Do you still have it? Id like to see it

[@akhilsainayudu794]

@@kennethburton5366 same i would too

[@Coolio_Ash]

the problem with satoshi kon is that we cant have any more satoshi kon films because of his untimely death seriously every time i remember that i get super sad.

[@Stevem]

The biggest problem is the hAlf finished final movie for sure

[@thedanielstraight]

Watching this makes me want to do a Kon marathon... a Kon-athon, perhaps? Brilliant work Mr. Stevem.

[@Stevem]

it's worth it

[@davidpang5006]

K-On-athon?

[@Star-pl1xs]

maraKon is right there yall

[@taylorslade8080]

Mara-kon

[@richardbarnes4196]

Your reading of Kon's letter at the end hit me like a truck, giving me a good cry. Thank you for your video.

[@vanillatography1544]

Damn, glad I'm not the only one! It was overwhelming, especially about his parents.

[@liznocomma]

I watched Perfect Blue at such a pivotal point in my life and it's been such an inspiration to me, crazy to think he thought it to be his least greatest work. Also, this was so beautifully done, had me in tears at the end.

[@archivehans]

I am a massive Kon stan. His work touches me on a level no other has. Thank you for this.

[@Stevem]

no worries

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@Stevem Yes thank you seriously, this is some great work and I'm glad it exists and somewhere where people can view it

[@Apronika]

Then you should know that he's worked on the Jojo Part 3 OVA!

[@archivehans]

@@Apronika yesss i did. It explains how the world felt so outer worldly

[@clairedex]

I'm absolutely delighted that this video was recommended to me. I recently referred a bunch of my friends to Kon's work-the 10th anniversary of his death being a major reason why- and everyone seemed to love the projects they watched. All of his major projects have clearly stood the test of time; it's worth mentioning that the friends I mentioned aren't even all anime fans (some of them even had a slight aversion the medium) yet Kon's work broke through that barrier flawlessly. There aren't many still-working directors/writers in the industry left that have such a strong vision as Kon had (Masaaki Yuasa comes to mind) but perhaps the age of streaming may lead to more of those creators coming to the forefront in the future. This video is an excellent documentation of Kon's creative process and history, paired with some great analysis as well. I really hope that it blows up! Also, a fellow man of Trash Taste I see...

[@Stevem]

Kons influences were fairly Hollywood based and I thinK that makes him an easier starting point for people who aren't as familiar with anime. He's also a really great film maker in his own rights with a great collection of movies . The trash taste podcast is fun but I found them talking about how the movie effects them more convincing than me saying it considering they are famous , thank you for watching

[@clairedex]

@@Stevem That's definitely a fair point; his movies are weird as all hell but not weird in a stereotypical 'anime' way. I was pleasantly surprised to see that one of the people who I mentioned who generally disliked anime ended up binging Paranoia Agent in a day and loved it.

[@AussieGriffin]

Paprika was one of the best films I've ever seen. What I loved was that Satoshi Kon understood the subconscious mind. A.G.

[@eugeniojavierchorbadjian378]

Satoshi's final words to his family and friends were brutal yet so honest. i`m sure i'm not the only one who cried...

[@otter1268]

Among other artists, satoshi kon might be the one whose lifetime works I've almost seen/read all. From his 4 feature films, paranoia agent, the ohayou short film, magnetic rose that he wrote, to the books like dream fossil, tropics of the sea and opus. The man's inspired me so much and I'm so glad you put the time to make this video to commemorate his decade passing and tell more things about him that I'd love to hear.

[@gabrielcaro]

Your channel is so underrated, deserves more attention.

[@aladinsane7968]

I'd go as far to say that Sir Stevem is youtube's very own best boy

[@brandonthesteele]

It's kind of perverse to say, but the most inspiring aspect of Kon's life is how he died. He had work yet to do, but he achieved what he wanted, was content with his life, and faced death with as much dignity as he could manage.

[@Turtleproof]

I've said it a thousand times about The VVitch and Perfect Blue: when it was over I felt like I had awoken from a night terror, I had to lie down for a while to recover.

[@JoAlpzino]

The video... just _flows_ The work on this is just insane! I really feel like we passed a milestone on the quality to expect from the channel and the anitube in general.

[@Stevem]

I'm glad its so smooth , its was a patchy production to get together

[@JoAlpzino]

@@Stevem since someone asked for a paprika video I knew the wait would have been worth it

[@mihailmilev9909]

Yea dude I totally agree and know what you mean

[@morganometry]

I really enjoyed the way you told his story, specifically his relationship with otaku culture. Lovely video on an incredible man.

[@DensetsuVII]

Thank you so much for making this man. Having been a life long fan and sometimes animator/director now adrift in the horrors of this unending year, hearing this recollection not just of the man's work but of his struggles and his life touches me with inspiration I wasn't expecting, and many a tear in a story I thought I knew. The Satoshi Kon problem remains that his story isn't told nearly often enough, and I'm glad for you helping to rectify such a state. Cheers man, subbed.

[@Stevem]

I hope as well that dream machine finds its way to being archives or known about that was my main worry for kons legacy

[@Eerie0Innocence]

Kon’s written thoughts before he died had me audibly weeping.

[@julienmartinsorel]

I wasn't expecting that but you made me cry as baby.

[@videochemist]

"The abstraction of reality is a lot easier to warp when you have control of every frame from the swipe of your brush." Subscribed.

[@Tenbyers09]

Exactly.

[@headachebaby]

Satoshi Kon was a great filmmaker. His art style of depicting realistic characters is timeless and he was well ahead of his time with his ideas. Millennium Actress is my favorite film from him. That introduction song is just so innocent, beautiful, and sad.

[@TheMadisonMachine]

Kon pointing at his face with the pointer is the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@bunny_94]

I hate the fact not a lot of new anime fans don’t know about him. I feel like not a lot of people know him or the work that he did. Kon was such an amazing man, I will forever love all of him and his work

[@fluffcake]

Satoshi Kon is a legendary director. His worst movie is still an 8/10 and his passion in directing and animating are inspirational. His works are so beautiful and tell different stories of people who are heard. We will forever miss him and his legacy will never be forgotten. He is my GOAT and I hope his family and friends are happy knowing that even if he himself left feeling unfinished, he has inspired many and brings joy to those who enjoy animation, and proves that this is not a genre, but a medium that can be used to the fullest. Rest Well.

[@rhymeswithmayaful]

your video essays are some of my absolute favorite on youtube. you did kon's story so much justice, this was a great overview of his life and i cried hearing his final message

[@Aerovyn]

The algorithm has blessed me by recommending this video to me. The writing and editing in your video essays is superb. That's gonna be an instant subscribe from me. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Stevem]

Thank you !

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

13:47 Yes! Perfect Blue is more relevant terrying nowdays than back when was released! I am still amazed on how this movie character has become a person that anyone can relate to.

[@danielijust8776]

I cant really relate to the character of perfect blue. But still agree with the rest of your comment

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

@@danielijust8776 Well, rather than "can" relate, it would be better to say "might" relate. It was a pioneer on cyber-stalking and doxxing far before it's era, and nowdays anyone "can" relate in a sense anyone might go throught the same experiences

[@danielijust8776]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 i know what the movie was :) i was just nitpicking

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

​@@danielijust8776 I just had to google what "nitpicking" means cause I am not a native to english.

[@danielijust8776]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 i am Also not a native english speaker, haha.

[@inbetween1-042]

I miss those days where manga and anime is more about the story and less about the harem

[@sol2835]

thank you I'm really glad you took your time on this, I honestly cried a little when you quoted Satoshi Kons last words in that last bit it reminded me of the first time I read it.

[@NeptuneCactus]

I'm sharing this to every fan of animation I know immediately!!! This video was such a labor of love for Satoshi Kon, and the analysis and presentation were great! Great video, Stevem!!

[@MaidOfPasta]

The part with his parents absolutely broke me. I can’t imagine how anyone in that room felt as his mother said that.

[@ScottMcDaniel]

Your analysis and appreciation was just lovely - how you felt about Kon and his work was as clear as the facts and measures. I like that because it feels in line with his work. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing more of your work, including working through the back catalogue!

[@VibhavSaraf]

The amount of effort that has went into this video essay is quite unimaginable for me. Great job dude

[@LacedWithOreos]

He worked with so many of my favorites and I never even knew. Rest easy, Satoshi Kon, such a small number of works but every single one is a masterpiece.

[@Pliskin_02]

I've never been moved to tears in such a meaningful way than by the actual magic that lives within animation. My fervent hope is for true animation to never die out.

[@mechajay3358]

A really inspiring mini-docu on Kon you've done here. Especially with how you used to the hand drawn segments, it really brought out some emotions in this retrospective. Job well done.

[@christiandolz6272]

I wasn’t expecting a full-on documentary, such a leap forward! Astonishing work, it was worth the wait ✨✨

[@johanes119]

I have now watched every single one of your essays and being an animation director myself I would love to see a film inspired, or completely based on, your way of making these videos. I can’t wrap my head around what the hell it is you do to make them so hypnotic and fascinating! Who you are you? Do you memorize the whole script and then just present it in this way where we feel we know exactly what you’re about to say and what you’re talking about. It’s absolutely brilliant! Keep in this up please! I need more of you and your videos to keep me company while animating through the endless nights.

[@Any-mation]

Man this is excellent, your level of research and knowledge of Japanese animation is always phenomenal, but this is straight up enviable! Also, Knocked it out of the park with the roto-sketches too, really visually engaging! I think this is your best video yet, excellent work 👍🏻

[@Stevem]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it was a lot of work I hope it pays off in the long run

[@choux8372]

This was so beautifully made, thank you for putting all this together. That last part made me a little emotional

[@blufudgecrispyrice8528]

Easily your best video yet. So much effort into the rotoscoping and research. Satoshi Kon is my favorite director and I'm so glad you did this.

[@marciamakesmusic]

I just remembered I was subbed to you last night and watched your 3 part series on Japanese music again. Great video!

[@Stevem]

thank youuu

[@princessthyemis]

The first 60 seconds alone made me remember just how much I LOOOOOOOOVE this guy's movies!!! He was so talented, a VISONARY! He passed way too soon... T.T

[@Zantking70]

This was such A FABULOUS, in-depth analysis and tribute of the life of Satoshi Kon. I have only come across his film Perfect Blue and watched it for the first time before watching this video and I am just SO HAPPY I DID!! Great content!! Please continue to do more!

[@aakashsingh5427]

A very very thank you from bottom of my heart. There are very few videos on Master Kon and this one is very rare, we mostly get to know about his work but as a person you told about him very much which we didn't hear. The part after describing all his works is very touching. Thank you.

[@enilenis]

When I was growing up and learning to become an artist, I put myself through the same exhaustive routine as Kon, which is why his dreamy work instantly appealed to me. It came from the place of inspirational exhaustion. I loved it, because it reflected the world, as it appeared to me at the time. To me he's like a Japanese version of David Lynch. Someone who understands the authentic nature of dreams. One who can replicate visually, things that most can't put into words.

[@alexistheweak6841]

I admire Satoshi Kon very much, and this video is a wonderful one about him. Thank you for making it.

[@submariene]

THIS WAS SO WELL MADE!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!

[@burtantone657]

So glad this video turned me onto your work. Can't wait to explore the rest

[@alventuradelacruz522]

We need more of this kind of people, animation , art and storytelling style, anime is starting to rot with cliché

[@livingf0ssil]

i've adored kon's work since i was a kid. my parents used to let me watch paranoia agent and paprika with them when i was little lol. seeing you talk about details of his life and his career that i didn't know makes me so happy. keep making content dude, i'll definitely be watching it.

[@mxmagpie7037]

I was in a pit of emotion and then YOUR CAT! Absolute joy. This was a brilliant watch, thank you. It's made me appreciate Satoshi Kon even more and Perfect Blue and Paprika were already two of my favourite films. I've never seen Paranoia Agent but now it feels essential.

[@Cuissedemouche]

Wow, very nice work. Thank you for the video. The end made me cry.

[@katsinta]

I'd been thinking about Kon a bit more since that Trash Taste episode and I couldn't believe it when I saw you put their clip in. Makes me even happier that I've dropped everything to watch this video as soon as I saw it in my recommendations

[@Stevem]

I thought the clip said it better than I could , those boys are actually famous ahah

[@bamma8slamma]

Thank you, this is such an awesome homage.

[@Stevem]

thank you for watching

[@SupermanTomlinson3]

thank you for the time you took to make this video, it truly honored his works and his life. I am glad to know more about him and all of the amazing films he touched in his lifetime

[@praxis22]

I was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer at first, then the biopsy came back dead. A hard diagnosis. You made a really great video.

[@JanitorJoey]

I bet your cat’s just broken up about Kon’s passing. I really hope this video blows up - you’ve really outdone yourself! The most thorough research and best editing in the game, good luck being a full-time internet boy!

[@Stevem]

I wish that were the case but she's always like that

[@mia-lc2om]

this is one of the best youtube videos i've ever seen. thank you for making this.

[@plantemor]

Can I just say that I absolutely love your video here? This is possibly the best video about Kon and his work I have ever seen! Your journalistic curiosity to what was going on behind the scenes and your presentation is just beautiful. Thank you!

[@Crushenator500]

I already knew about his death, but hearing all his thoughts at the end of the video brought me to tears. It's so unfair that such a brilliant man suffered such a horrible and untimely fate.

[@VidGirl88]

Millennium Actress and Paprika are my go-to movies when I'm in a rut or in a low point. Always inspire me and make me feel lighter.

[@gloomyscribbles]

Me too except I default to Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika

[@MangaNatalia]

FANTASTIC documentary!!! Great work, I needed this!

[@SergioValdez]

It's always refreshing to find new content like yours, thanks!

[@Dontreadthis0]

honestly the fact that he's no longer with us kills me me, i always liked his stuff but going back and seeing what he made and realizing how much farther he had left to go *KILLS* me

[@onepresence9460]

Satoshi Kon is literally one of my favorite directors of all time (animation or live-action). All of his movies are masterpieces imo. Peak animation right there. He will be missed.

[@100greenmen]

Amazing video. Damn near brought me to tears the way you illustrated and narrated his story.

[@ariffsodri5953]

Awesomely composed video essay. Thoroughly researched n well delivered. Almost an hour long well worth spending watching this. Thank you

[@poorang900]

This was amazing. Thank you. It reminds me of the day I read about his death, the shock and sadness I felt surprised me.I felt betrayed by the world. He was a true humanity treasure. Not possible to replace.

[@Stevem]

it was so abrupt for many

[@CrimsonOptics]

I think Murayama was right on not finishing someone's work as a tribute, considering the reception A.I. had. I know that that film was supposedly Kubrick's vision, but who knows how that film would've turned out if Kubrick could actually finish it.

[@tommak8679]

I just want to thank you for reading his goodbye-letter in the end in the way you did. I felt that it was him reading it. I can feel your thorough respect and understanding of this amazing film-maker. Thanks for taking the time to make this tribute.

[@BlissJungian]

This was so beautiful thank you so much for making this!

[@raphaelfabre9132]

I can't imagine the crazy amount of work you need to make such a video but I'm really amazed!

[@preachcaleb]

A decade later, and the loss of this man still hits hard.

[@SolarJaya_]

Thank you so much for creating this video. Learning more about Satoshi Kon is a great joy and honour in addition to the tremendous insights of the animation industry. I watched Paprika as a kid and now I'm in my final years of college majoring in Film and Televison. This video helps a lot in figuring out what I want to research and I hope I could produce a good and beneficial paper while spreading Satoshi Kon's legacy.

[@Thebigballsmanful]

Excellent research and composition here! I'm so glad I found this video. I look forward to watching more of your stuff.

[@navinsawesomeanddivineacco4221]

this video s amazing, Loved it, probably one of the best videos on Satoshi Kon.

[@Stevem]

thank youuuu

[@dorastefaniesellner306]

Dear Satoshi Kon. Just Thank You. For all your work. And it really hurts, you had to go. Still missing you.

[@mamaharumi]

This was beautifully put together, thanks!

[@Kotorichan]

You had me crying my eyes out for the last 10 minutes. The beautiful narration of his last moments, in his own words, and the visuals, all just broke me. Especially after all this trip down the memory lane. Oh boy, I'm tearing up again. What a brilliant soul and talent we lost there. Thank you for such a well documented and touching video.

[@therealfinnaspring8585]

Satoshi Kon and Ito Junji are my all time favorites. Its amazing that people can live in a different culture than me but really make me feel connected and empathetic to their characters and stories. I guess there really are things that are just human and always translate. Ahh that composer is so good i had forgotten his name