The Tatami Galaxy is A Special Anime. (Video Essay)

[@downhill18]

I am a 1st year in engineering and Higuchi's speech at the end of episode 9 really hit home for me. Although I am an infinite room loop torture away from actually changing.

[@TCW524]

Higuchi is by far the strangest and most confusing anime character I know. What is he?! A god? A slouch?! All of the above?

[@downhill18]

@TCW524 A slouch in almost all the timelines but he feels like a deity who likes to live among people as a slouch

[@FreshTillDeath56]

​@TCW524 The way I interpreted it was completely at face value. He IS a god capable of riding giant fish off into the sunset, but that's the least interesting aspect of his character. It's part of the series themes of, "People have different sides to them that you don't see, and it's ultimately up to you to find the best parts." It's the reason I love this show so much. Demi-god of matchmaking? Yeah, but lets talk about ho he's an 8th year student with no degree. That's more interesting.

[@seven_8434]

The Tatami galaxy has the best ending of any show I've ever seen. It really doesn't feel complete until you've seen it through, but that scene in the final episode with Watashi running always makes me cry man. He's been trapped in this endless tatami realm, and he's been trapped in his own insecurities and hesitation for so long, and finally seeing him throw his stupid pride away and just embrace the things that were always right in front of him is so beautiful. It's such a positive and healthy message that isn't naive or tone deaf or judgemental in any way.

[@TCW524]

I’ve read the book almost 10 times in the year since I’ve gotten it, and it’s by far my favorite novel.

[@procrastination_productions]

Honestly, the second it clicked for me that the closing credits was the 4.5 tatami room was when I realised this was my favourite television series of all time.

[@avuci]

Still the greatest piece of media I've ever seen. This and cowboy bebop truly changed my life after seeing them.

[@ReturningSunn]

You have great taste sir 🤙

[@feredox6655]

Have you seen mob psycho? It's really nice

[@linzhenn]

I've watched only 3 episodes of Tatami Galaxy years ago and I just finished it! Never seen such good anime since Odd Taxi, but this one was more realistic so it was quite touching. I feel complete with the Episode 9.

[@BoolioGalaxy]

Likes Tatami Galaxy and has a Sonny Boy profile picture. Incredibly based my good sir.

[@dacarei]

im not yet in college (although taking college classes) but after watching this, Watashi thought of college the exact way I used to think it'd be like and sometimes still think it will be like. that "rose-colored" life that i would imagine it to be

[@soyavkhadka695]

"Your channel is seriously underrated, dude! You deserve way more subscribers, man! I gotta say, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep up the awesome work!"

[@zerois2801]

sonny boy and tatami are my fav animes rn

[@sumitdikshit7272]

Watch the night is short,walk on girl too if you liked tatami galaxy

[@alabasterindigo]

I remember getting really into the series in high school (cause I've been a huge AKFG fan) but never finished it, guess this is my prompt to watch it over and finish watching it finally.

[@FreshTillDeath56]

I caught this show at the perfect time and place - freshman year of college. I overcame a lot of stigma I had about anime as a whole in order to watch it, but that was just one of the many lessons I learned from this show. The best thing about Tatami Galaxy to me, is not just the art or the music, or the stellar writing, it's how complete the experience is. Every part of this show works to support the larger whole, and this is probably why the ending hits as hard as it does. There are no questions to answer by the final episodes, no new sides of people to discover. Only hard truths.

[@ayse1843]

It's incredible, I just finished the anime 6 minutes ago !

[@ReturningSunn]

How convenient lol. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@saboten9621]

Wait, I also just finished the show. I didn't realize until a minute ago that this came out today

[@sarampium]

I really liked this video and your style! I'm following you and supporting your future as a filmmaker. I currently am a Watashi gal as well. I am about to graduate from college and I don't have a close friend to my name, I just have acquaintances and people I got to work with a lot. They mostly ignore me and no one really considers me their friend, this is because I haven't taken any initiative to actually form bonds that are meaningful and lasting. The only thing I did really well is finding a girlfriend and I'm so very thankful, she's made all these years bearable and the lack of friendships is at least somewhat alleviated. Still, she encourages me every day to break out of my shell a tiny bit more. I'm about to do my internships and I'm planning on taking every opportunity to its conclusion, that's how I'll know I'm living a fulfilling life. Thank you, your video made me cry and think about myself again.

[@yeetthebeet]

just wanted to say i luv ur taste in media !

[@bluny8392]

Very well made video!

[@godbolin]

GOATED ANIME

[@sinfulsuave]

Love the video, buddy. Keep up the good work. One small issue, when are you posting the Julian Newman update? It’s been years, we want something new!

[@sinfulsuave]

Dude, you have been asking him this for the past 2 years. Give it a break. Actually, on second thought, I want this too! Come on, ASemenKid, give it to me! Yeah! Just like that!

[@TCW524]

As a high-school student, I can relate to Watashi in some ways. For example, my crush is similarly not too far away socially, but I have overwhelming trepidation when it comes to romance, because every one of my previous crushes ended badly.

[@TCW524]

I’d love to see a set of four feature-length films each based on the four chapters of the original book.

[@ChineseMartian]

Super underrated anime and the best review👍

[@Sakurao]

Returning sun has returned

[@ReturningSunn]

Yes I have 😎

[@Brandonkanzaki]

Tried my best to enjoy it and watched it all the way. Wasn’t for me but I can see how others liked it

[@sinfulsuave]

Good video. Can you post the Boruto X Yarichin-Club power scaling video? We have been waiting.

[@sinfulsuave]

I second this!!! We want this video! Please, AHornyKid!

[@ReturningSunn]

💀

[@andreafloressanchez2259]

Parece que tengo que ver tatami galaxy otra vez

[@cartib6677]

Your video cuts early in the video are very fast. If this was intentional because of the show’s nature, I’d say there’s a mismatch between the cut speed and the even pace of your audio. Also with the audio, the s sounds hiss a lot. Not sure if it’s a mic or your speech thing, but consider using a de-esser in your video editor or possibly a custom audacity filter. Your perspective is very interesting though, watching NiSWoG -> reading source material -> watching Tatami Galaxy. Maybe consider comparing and contrasting the anime to the source material. As one who’s consumed several Tatami Galaxy video essays, that’s probably what would have me coming back to this video for.

[@czarneplucaFF]

I just finished this anime minute ago, and I hope that they will make second season some day

[@ReturningSunn]

There is a second season! It’s called “The Tatami Time Machine Blues” and it’s on Hulu!

[@czarneplucaFF]

@@ReturningSunn Wait really?! I didn't know second season exist, ty man

[@undefined_sadhu]

​@@czarneplucaFF sorry to reply late.. but it's not like an sequel. Maybe you have watched it already. It's like a dlc or side story but also as beautiful as the og one.

[@ceoofbeaners2719]

Any word on the Gundam review

[@spiritwooo]

Rich.

[@ReturningSunn]

Spirit.

[@jordanwilliams1447]

I cannot express how much I hated reading this book.

[@feredox6655]

Dang, unlucky man. Hope you're doing well.

[@jordanwilliams1447]

@@feredox6655 why

[@TallTapper]

i like cars

[@cainandabel7059]

final two episodes are great the rest not so, it's too repetitive, just imagine this anime with a common animation style then you get a glimpse just how boring the show is ping pong is definitely the better yuasa work

[@sinfulsuave]

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