Suzume: Daijin Explained and More Japanese Myths References｜Heavy Spoilers｜Makoto Shinkai

Makoto Shinkai's latest movie, "Suzume" premiered in the US on April 14.
Official Trailer: • Suzume Trailer #1 (2023)
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[@cocaloca5402]

It was very compelling to watch this little cat. He comes off as some sort of trickster , but when Suzume grabs him and he complains suddenly everything changes "he wasn't messing with her, he was guiding her to help her close the doors" it's heartbreaking when he shrinks . And when he says "I couldn't be your cat" ..... man 😭 he is a divine being and all that but he just wanted some pattos

[@_prachiuuuu10_]

Same feeling 😢😢

[@unbotheredhuman5065]

Same 💔 I was hoping for a good ending for both Daijin and Sadaijin. I wanted them to be Suzume's cats

[@leociresi4292]

Sadaijin is one badass kitty😮

[@kurosawadiaanya8938]

That little cat broke my heart...honestly...i would have keep the cat

[@kay9kill]

And she did all that because she “loved a man” and didn’t even TELL HIM and he just LEFT. She could have had a life partner with that kitty and it would have protected her and kept her safe and she chose a man that just left her.

[@L4sz10]

Suzume and Daijin's relationship for me is a parallel of Takami and Suzume. Her aunt adopted Suzume out of pure benevolence and empathy, however, she wasn't aware of how much sacrifice this help may demand of her. Because of that, she couldn't get a normal relationship for her prime years because she had to take care of Suzume. And she blamed Suzume for it. Daijin was also adopted by Suzume out of pure benevolence, but Daijin, being a childlike being, needed Suzume as a proper owner, just like a child needs a mom. The people Suzume meets on her travel, first the other student who discusses relationship with men, and the other who makes her oversee her children, both gives Suzume a hint on what her aunt had to go through to raise her. And Daijin makes her do the same sacrifice, giving up her future relationship with Sota so she can take care of him.

[@sudenurzeynepkucuk3450]

Can we appreciate How accurate this comment is 😮

[@andrewkrikun]

Insightful ❤

[@yamamurakinji4294]

This is actually good🤔

[@eg-draw]

But she didn't. She said "fkc it amma choosing the bois sorry"

[@elizathepainter8604]

I finally see the parallel!! Great observation!!

[@jeppong]

Can we appreciate that suzume is a rare occasion of story telling where there really isnt a villian driving the plot line or its about good vs. Evil? This is one of the best and original story telling ive seen in any anime.

[@inesk1]

The movie "Your name " is like that too

[@cubeofmeat4982]

I could probably name 10 anime movies that don’t have a main villain, it’s really not ‘rare’

[@lasterman94100]

Honestly, pretty much any miyazaki is like that, there are characters with their differences and their own goals, but never really good and bad guys, most of the time in japanese animated movies, the antagonistic force is more about a theme, a feel, an unseen force, like war, greed, sickness or in the case of this movie, natural catastrophe

[@kicapanmanis1060]

I would say Daijin is treated as a villain for most of the movie and the two characters certainly think so (definitely a conscious decision by Shinkai). The plot twist later was that he wasn't really one, at least not fully.

[@tinpoblacion457]

@@lasterman94100I agree. A lot of Ghibli movies revolve around the same theme as well, where as some that have "antagonists" usually are not portrayed as one-dimensional of being just "bad people", similar to how daijin was portrayed here.

[@stephyworld8713]

Sadaijin definitely had more wisdom. When it appeared in the movie it gave off this older sibling vibe, grabbing Daijin and putting him on the car seat 😂 like "alright Daijin, enough with the shenanigans time to go home" lol It also helps that it's also physically bigger than Daijin.

[@justinlee2300]

How did Sadaijin get released? We see Daijin is free from the keystone role from Suzume herself, but we never see this happen to the second keystone..... unless Sadaijin had free will already?

[@stephyworld8713]

@@justinlee2300 I think the assumption is Sadaijin got freed by accident because the tail of the worm became very unstable. We see that as soon as suzume released Daijin, the head of the worm started erupting everywhere at a high frequency until eventually the tail (and Sadaijin) got released, and the whole worm came out above Tokyo.

[@brianng8350]

@@justinlee2300 It was addressed in the movie. Souta thought Sadijin got free because after Suzume removed Daijin, there was only one keystone holding the worm, and after a few eruptions, the worm was able to free itself of Sadijin. Thus, the worm and Sadijin were free.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for sharing! It's always fun to hear your thoughts!

[@anakarenortizramirez]

@@justinlee2300 la liberación de Sadaijin no sale en camara, sucede dentro del tunel del subterráneo y es por eso que sale el gran gusano sobre Tokio tan fuertemente de un momento a otro. Luego de eso va a visitar al abuelo de Suota quién le dice que vaya a seguirlo si así lo desea

[@kindredfan5481]

I do atleast hope that the two of them visit and pray to daijin regularry, and the other keystone too though I don't think it matters as much to him. Daijin may have not gotten to spend his life as a cat with suzume for long but he got to spend time with and be apreciated by the people he protected for so long and be reassured of the meaning his eternal dutie has. Also he got to reunite with the other spirit, their cuddling on the car seat was soo adorable. So eventhough I feel bad for him I do think he is happy in the end, I just wished they added a scene at the end were suzume prays at his keystone and offers him some fish, the poor little cat deserves it.

[@ojaibstudio141]

If I was suzume, I would pull out Daijin for 2-3 days every month to spend time with it. Knowing a keystone who have conciousness and desire, knowing how lonely it is at keystone realm just make me so heartbroken to leave Daijin like that 😢

[@user-cs3jp3gv9k]

Daijin’s character profile and development throughout the film is one of the most coherent and touching I have come across in a good while. I cried the moment he shrunk after hearing Suzume answering “I hate you” to asking if she loved him. What moved me is not the fact he shrank alone but also that he remained by her side in a non-violent/non-grudgeful way, out of some form of personal loyalty to her. That is what showed me the most clearly how non-evil this character is. I really felt Daijin’s resemblance to a child in his approach to the world and an unawareness of what may be considered bad or good behaviour by others. The fact he regularly checked on Suzume throughout their encounters and that he communicated openly about immediate dangers and risks without trying to obstruct Suzume’s important choices made him appear as an external force accompanying Suzume on her spiritual journey.

[@shirolee]

Just like Makoto Shinkai's other movies, Suzume was beyond deep. Definitely cried hard for poor Daijin after initially assuming he was causing the problems.

[@antyrak7905]

What I learned from a professor of relugious studies that originally miko priestesses form relationships with Kami because the particular Kami likes either her cooking, personality or looks. So, Suzume becomes Dajin's miko by feeding him and being kind.

[@ManuelZ22]

Daijin must be a mischievous kami, like a prankster spirit. Although in the movie it comes out to seem more like a villian or plain evil when he says "a lot of people is going to die". At the end it is understood that he was triying to help and prefered some one else to trake his duty. The movie highlight the rol of caretakers (mothers, teachers, nurses, etc) in family and society and the personal sacrifices they do. Daijin and the other kami are forces of order trying to keep chaos contained. Duality is a recurrent theme in Shinkai's movies. Male & female, order & chaos, live & death. So Daijin must be harmonized by his partner and viceversa.

[@yanxii1527]

Blud has a degree in understanding 😭you explained it really well. loved your statement about Duality. the Life and Death really hit a chord with me. Idk if this counts but it was really apparent when SaDaijin came on, black to Daijin's white, Big to Daijin's small, and eve persoanlity. There is also the who other world because such a contrast to the normal world

[@nyhwilliam]

I've just returned from the 11th viewing of Suzume in the cinema and I'm still deeply touched by it. I'm from Hong Kong and I can still vividly remember that back on that fateful day in 2011 I was watching the tsunami hitting the shore from the TV in my office - such a terrible disaster. I really appreciate Makoto Shinkai's attempt in healing the open wounds of those affected, and imho Suzume is now the best movie he has made so far. I do love Your Name, but Suzume touches on multiple themes and many parts of it resonates with me. Way to go, Cinema Tokyo, for making this and the previous video on Suzume, which very helpfully clear up some of the remaining questions I have about certain plots and backgrounds of this excellent movie! Thank you again, and looking forward to your next video!😉👍

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and kind words! Very motivating. I'll keep on making videos on Suzume and other Japanese movies!

[@nyhwilliam]

@@CinemaTokyo Dōmo arigatō 🙂

[@gomesbandrey]

While I like the visuals and soundtrack of "Your Name" better, I do think "Suzume" has a better story, and after this video, I can now feel a bit of what japanese people felt watching it, and that goes beyond sight and sound

[@rrbcraftergames3361]

@@gomesbandrey ehh I think Your Name definitely still has better story

[@nyhwilliam]

@@gomesbandrey One of the cinema groups here has arranged a revisit of all Makoto Shinkai's movies (except Weathering With You) and I went for Your Name yesterday. I can confirm that I like Suzume more!

[@mrsaagar7]

Thanks for this! Was very confused about Daijin and Sadaijin and their role and relationship. This clears up a lot. But even while being confused before, the message of not forgetting disasters that happened and the people who lived there, really came across on the first watch and it is what really made me appreciate this movie from the start. I still think the romance is very forced and shouldn't have happened, but on 2nd watch I was able to not focus on that but the bigger picture and that made me appreciate the movie so much more as well

[@CinemaTokyo]

I totally agree with everything you said here!

[@quanlinglingdingle6122]

When sadaijin turned big, me and the homies went wild

[@COMMANDERY11]

I remember walking out of the theater with my friend, after seeing Suzume. We were rather confused about Dajin's motives. This video really cleared up a lot, thankyou! Very well made, keep it up!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thanks! Very motivating. Yes I will!

[@tsukiyomi614]

I was born in Japan and now I'm living in Canada for 16~17 yrs now. I moved to Canada in 2011 in September and I still remember the 2011 earthquake and tsunami even though I only heard from my mom that my dad was so devastated and cried about northeast of coast in Tohoku. When I saw Suzume went to the second - third one area, it reminded me of that coast. Gosh it is truly devastating and tragic.. Anyway I watched this today with my lil sis and I really loved it and had a beautiful message.

[@aoffydosy1530]

Daijin and Sadaijin have the reference from Shinkai's commercial called Gathering Of Cats. Daijin also have the reference of Mimi, the orange cat from Shinkai's former movie, The Children Who Chase Lost Voices too. That movie shared the similar concept, theme and some characters to Suzume.

[@rosemelie]

Beautifully described. I knew our little keystones weren’t the evil ones in the story but I was missing the deity connections since I’m not well versed in Japanese culture. Thank you for your analysis :)

[@clashonyt24]

This was such an in depth explanation to the events in Suzume....thanks for explaining ...really got to learn so much more about Japan through this. I was actually confused about Sadaijin and you explained it very well. Great video mate...!👍

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thanks for the kind words mate! I'm feeling rewarded now!

[@clashonyt24]

@@CinemaTokyo you deserve the praise 💯

[@cocaloca5402]

I did get most of the motivations for daijin as I was watching the movie, but I was unaware of a lot of the cultural elements that are used in the movie. Thanks for making the effort and highlighting them us 😄 it definitely enhances the experience.

[@utoherozv]

American viewer here! I loved your video so much! Suzume was a very moving movie, but I did have a lot of questions about it. However, your video cleared all the major ones up! Thank you so much for the different perspective, and thank you for putting in so much work to present it to English audiences.

[@CinemaTokyo]

So glad to hear it helped! Thanks for your comment!

[@azeoprop]

I think this is his best work so far.

[@cosmic.clover]

Thank you so much for offering context behind Suzume! I'm going to watch it again with all this knowledge in mind. You explained everything perfectly and I appreciate the work you went to put this together.

[@Miniferret91]

Thank you for such an in-depth and concise explanation! I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@tsadc]

This video was really great! Thank you for all this dedication!

[@theboredboy1]

I fell so sad for daijin 😭

[@anaiyahluther]

Thanks! This video really helped!

[@deepikakrao1754]

this is beautifully explained.. thank you.. this movie is so far the best work of Shinkai as it resonates with me so well

[@Username-goes-here]

This is such a great and well thought out video, you present your point in a clear and concise way that makes it easy to understand. Thank you!

[@anthonybrigante9087]

A great video and fantastic insight!

[@goddess_ofchaos]

this is the perfect video essay I needed after watching this film! I didn't understand everything but this shines a new light on the subject! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a beautiful summarised video!

[@champion5545]

Great quality analysis and articulate writing as well. Thank you for sharing this

[@user-dn6uq7yr4g]

Thank you so much for making this video, it helped a lot to understand that beautiful movie even better!

[@benbyrne3478]

Great video! You answered a lot of questions I had after watching the movie! Excited to see what you will release next

[@ZombieOfun]

Thank you for making this! The motivations of the Daijin was the most confusing aspect of the movie to me.

[@KiriB]

Thank you! You provided a viewpoint that helped me process the movie. It was beautiful

[@catarux]

Thanks for the video, for the great explanations of Japanese folklore and for the deep dive! Keep up the good work! :D

[@jessiesigrid5023]

Your video is amazing and gave the movie even more depth for me! Thank you for your efforts and keep it up!

[@KemptonLam]

Well done with your insightful explanation! Keep up the good work!

[@mwendeee]

thank you so much for your video!! it has absolutely explained some questions i had about daijin specifically and some more things in the movie i missed and i loved the brief history behind everything. you definitely have a new subscriber in me, keep up the good work!

[@lightningsaiyz1425]

Your video was amazing! Every second of it was interesting! Your videos always are the best and always will be, thank you for making these videos for everyone I really appreciate that you make these videos.

[@kaizoya5507]

Your explanation is phenomenal. Especially from 13:45, it was just absolutely amazing. Thank you for giving me a better insight on this beautiful movie

[@sachadudouyt]

Thank you for the very instructive video ! It makes me want to watch Suzume again !

[@wise_nut]

Most helpful explanation video! Thank you

[@solveigcoulaud7814]

Thanks a lot for this video!

[@spyro0425]

Amazing video ! Thanks a lot for explaining the meaning behind this character. I was a bit confused when I first watched it, and I felt like I was missing a lot of infos since I don't know much about japanese's myths. I look forward to see more of your work in the future. Again, you did a very good job, keep it up !

[@DigiSky1]

Thank you for this video

[@allajacobs9667]

Thank you very much for this Video! ⛩️💖

[@thearcadebot]

You easily have some of the best, most enjoyable, and wonderfully informative videos on all of KZbin. I absolutely CANNOT wait for more! Thanks so much for all of your effort!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Wow, your comment made my day! Thanks!

[@carina_2604]

Great video, thank you! Especially the explanation of their names (Daijin and Sadaijin)

[@ratuldutta1521]

Your english is perfect and thank you for this detailed explanation. It helped a lot for me to understand the whole thing. I appreciate you making these videos in your channel. お疲れ様です

[@akshayverma6954]

finally i got to under what shinkai wants us to show, thankyou for the explanation it was soo goood!!!

[@keshavjuneja039]

thanky I was trying to figure this out and was a little confused we need more people like you

[@gosiamalaczek]

please continue this amazing work!! and i love your voice and listening to your very well practiced English, it is perfectly easy to understand!

[@888SpinR]

Thanks for making this video! I remember the moment in the cinema where the date March 11th actually clicked for me. I think it's very fitting that Radwimps got to do the soundtrack because of it!

[@CristinaOzeki]

Wow, very nice video! I appreciate the story and explanations! very good!

[@ThomasSerruques]

loved suzume. seen it twice. great insight about the movie, daijin and sadaijin. the most interesting is people's relation to abandonned places and earthquakes in japan. people, land, feelings, memories. thanks

[@Adriechonovember]

as a french who discovered this movie and then this video. You've bring light on many thoughts. Thank you!

[@kyandi3]

Thank you so much for explaining this! It helped me appreciate the movie even more!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for your comment!

[@boardlife27]

These videos are exactly what i need after watching the film. I need to know more!!

[@OrpheusRGB]

Excellent video, Cinema Tokyo. I liked your insight! Makoto Shinkai is brave with the topics he picks and makes very meaningful films. I appreciate his team even more because of your video. Thanks!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you so much! You made me feel so rewarded. Yes, I also think Shinkai is so brave, especially since there are so few Japanese filmmakers who deal with sensitive social issues.

[@GonkDLC]

thank you for your tasteful insight I was very confused about the many plot holes in this movie but this explained and cleared up some of them😄

[@CinemaTokyo]

Glad it helped and thanks for your comment!

[@TheGeneralGrievous19]

Suzume seems to have very good understanding of symbolism in general and how the ralation between the natural and supernatural works. Probably because it is rooted in actual mythology. I must say that the movie really evoked feelings in me that I haven't felt in some time. It reminded me of the fantasy/adventure stories I watched/read long ago, felt nostalgic even though I watched it for the first time.

[@ndumisomaseko9633]

Thank you for this amazing video.

[@leociresi4292]

This was a great movie

[@lightningsaiyz1425]

I haven't watched Suzume yet, but ever since watching your videos I really wanna watch Suzume now. I haven't watched this video yet but I will after this comment, I know this will be a amazing video! I saw one of your others videos of Suzume about Japanese Myths linked to Suzume. Cinema Tokyo, you do the best job at making wonderful videos I can't wait to watch this!

[@mingieverlynn5698]

Thank you for the great explanation suzume prompted me to search for earthquake info that occurred in Japan I'm truly happy I got more aware.

[@CinemaTokyo]

I'm also so glad to hear that. Thank you!

[@gustavoferreramonroy9597]

Amazing analysis. I loved the movie and this helped me to better understand certain aspects of it. The way it ties japanese mythology references to reflect on contemporary subjects is fascinating. You earned a new subscriber!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for your comment and subscribing!

[@Benisonbaghel]

This movie became more interesting when it related with the original earthquake, and I really appreciate Makoto's such an amazing story. I dont live in japan but this makes me learn more about the japanese culture .... Alas I really had some pain in the end of the movie...

[@faulty83logic]

Thank you for this, and your other video. I knew there was a cultural knowledge that I was missing based on Shinkai's previous movies, but your videos have been the only details, in English at least, that I have found to provide that context.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you! So glad to hear that!

[@EdNoName]

Awesome analysis! You helped me understand a lot I didn’t get about the movie! It’s great to have a Japanese perspective about this movie cause I thought a lot was missing by not understanding the folklore. Would love to see more videos from you analyzing other anime!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you! Yes, I will!

[@lahyte_5925]

Awesome analysis!!!

[@michaeldavidson8450]

I just saw this film at the CGV Cinema in Buena Park. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Your explanation of the characters and mythology really brings it all together. I'm going to see it again with an even better understanding. Thank you.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Glad it helped! Enjoy the second viewing!

[@churpina]

I loved this movie sooo much! The cuteness, the scenes, the storyline, the sadness abiut Daijin and Suzume's mother....what an amazing movie

[@laiwurofg1314]

good video bro- exactly what i was looking for after seeing the movie

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you! So glad it helped!

[@missbeans]

Thank you so much for shedding some light on this movie from a Japanese perspective! I just finished watching it for the first time, and while I loved it and was emotionally moved by it, I was left with many questions and knew I had to be missing something culturally that would be more obvious to a Japanese audience.

[@havennyein8868]

Thank you for your explanation. I really need this.

[@velondra4699]

It's nice to hear your voice in this one!!

[@renatoctti]

Super interesting video, very well made. Also your english is easily understandable. Thanks a lot!!!!! Cheers from Brazil 😁😁

[@ianlulu]

thank you for this explanation and video!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for your comment!

[@stars_aligned]

Thank you for the video! It's very interesting to know more about Japanese mythology and all the historical and cultural references. Your English is very good (My first language is Spanish). I loved this movie and I'm waiting for your video about Miyazaki's last film! ☺️ Greetings

[@shaa5449]

thanks for your videos!!

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for your comment!

[@danurkresnamurti3598]

Wow. I am glad found you. Can not wait. Another video of you break down another aspect from this move or even all makoto movie. Especially age gap romance garden of word.

[@GrAnDmAMiTtEnSS]

Love your analysis. Gave me new perspectives on the film. Also your English is great!!! Keep it up

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you!!

[@Asvaldsson]

Good job on the video. Your English is very easy to understand as well.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you! So glad to actually hear from someone that my English is fine!

[@thewrathfulsloth2384]

I didn't realize it was your first video, I have to say It's really well done

[@sudenurzeynepkucuk3450]

This explanation about daijin made me tearbend again ❤😢

[@rel6889]

Arigato, this helped a lot.

[@zhongxina_]

I once thought that these two cats, especially Daijin, were a kind of metaphor of "Schrodinger's cat" because i think in several plots in this film is quite close to some phenomenas in physics such as the 2011 nuclear disaster, the "superposition" in Ever-After, and the time paradox when Suzume meets herself in the past.

[@CinemaTokyo]

How interesting! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@yurkdawg]

Thank you so much! Although I really liked this movie, it didn't hit me as hard as something like "Kimi no Na wa (Your Name)" (which may still be my favorite movie.) But that is only because while I watch anime daily and am fascinated with Japanese culture, I did not understand a lot of what was going on in Suzume. Thank you for helping me get a deeper respect for this movie. Btw - I went back and watched your earlier video as suggested - I much prefer your real voice over the AI voice. I'm not just saying this but your English is wonderful - there is absolutely no need to apologize or ask for us to turn on closed captioning. I look forward to seeing/hearing you some more, thanks again!

[@friendlyvimana]

So there was a dialogue in the movie where they said, that cats don't come to anyone like dogs do, that really resonated with me and touched me to the core, because in hinduism, cats enjoy a a very spiritual and respectful status and it is believed that form of mother goddess, as in, all the female dieties are linked to them, and arrival of cats, or say a specific cat, may symbolise coming of the mother goddess Durga on the household, which is considered as inflow of wealth and protection of family members, morover also prosperity in knowledge and study. Considering that probably udaijin and sadaijin is from Shinto, and that shinto is connected to hindu, i think there is link there.

[@Amoneywilson00]

Excellent explanation video

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thanks a lot!

[@kicapanmanis1060]

I loved this movie so much before watching your videos, and knowing some extra references and interpretations from the Japanese mythological and modern culture point of view, I appreciate it even more! I know some of the modern Japanese issues you talked about but some others like the still lingering trauma of the Tohaku earthquake was new to me. I will be going on my 21st watch later today and some of the extra references you made will be interesting to re-watch with that in mind. Also good job with the video. I didn't like the auto reader you used for the first one though the content was very good. I think your real voice sounds nicer and more natural. Keep up the good work. I am not Japanese so to see the Japanese shinto and mythology references are very useful. It is not needed to appreciate and enjoy the movie but it still enchances it. I look forward to your future content, whatever you decide to make.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you for your comment! Also, so glad to hear that my real voice sounds better. Thanks!

[@NadeTriedChan]

Hey, sick vid. Your english was understnadable, i would reccomend using soem cloth or towels on your walls for sound proofing. The captions were such a nice touch. Thank you for explaining this as it was kind of confusing while watching.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Many thanks for your advice! I took a note of it.

[@federicocons7054]

Thank you for this fantastic approach. I'm from Argentina, and I know that Japan suffers from natural disasters, and when y saw the movie, my first thought was that this is a really very har topic to japanese people to watch on a movie. But listening to you, understanding more of history and how japanese people are in a way very hard to themselves with their feelings (prefer hide pain to have an apparent harmony in a group), was very illuminating. Thanks for your video!

[@Prism988]

Thanks for the much needed added context, I feel like I understand the movie a lot better now. I'm curious if the Japanese audience generally had this information on hand or it was just western audiences left confused. Also I'm curious why you chose to refer to the underworld as "Hades" instead of Yomi, or just "underworld".

[@krayofsunshine]

Thank you for this! This movie made me so profoundly sad for daijin even though it seemed like he was kind of a villain at times and I wanted to understand why!

[@GamingPalOllieMK]

Your English is excellent and your accent very soothing and relaxing. your videos are fantastic, thanks for the great content.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thanks! Now I feel more confident about my English!

[@urvashideshpande]

Thanks so much for this beautiful explanation! I'm glad to know I was almost correct with those "theories". But I do absolutely feel bad for Daijin, like it could have been anything else, why him?!

[@alysshart7522]

Subscribed! I’d love to see video essays on many more anime films.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thank you so much! Yes I will! 😄

[@Rishabhgoyal14002]

It was really lovely to watch this video.

[@CinemaTokyo]

Thanks!

[@AiYume]

Thanks for the insights and historical/mythological background. Also, I appreciate hearing your natural voice. While the synthesized voice is slightly clearer, it lacks the emotion and emphasis of your voice. I look forward to future videos.