The Year of Yuasa

[@Naiuhz]

why the reupload?

[@BeyondGhibli]

In the first upload I referred to one of the movies I talked about by the wrong name. Nine times. It was a little embarrassing :P Sorry to anyone who has been re-notified for the upload or shared the video only for it to become a dead link. And apologies for anyone who lost a comment - be assured I read them all before I deleted the original upload and if you had any burning questions please re-ask them and I'll reply!

[@richycline]

Man, I love the quality of your videos and your passion for good animation. I'm binging Devilman Crybaby right now but I wanted to stop back in and say thanks. Glad I discovered your content.

[@thmistrapillay1811]

​@@BeyondGhibli Love your videos.....but I also love Monster Hunter..... tough choice🤔

[@mikestram7078]

Yuasa is criminally underrated. He creates work that is constantly on par with Studio Ghibli and other super popular studios but receives such little credit. Never the less I'm a die hard fan and ya boi is patiently waiting for another masterpiece.

[@alexcarter8807]

People hear the name Yuasa and think only of motorcycle batteries.

[@maghrebforever2012]

@@alexcarter8807 this nigga really aYAHUASca

[@Mahoromatic]

Tatami Galaxy is just a masterpiece

[@mohammadshabih5293]

Yes

[@animetard99]

Truu

[@jashanmor1085]

Can't disagree, I just watched it recently and was mind blown by the last 5 episodes

[@RedPixelMage]

I've tried to introduce a few people to "The Night is Short, Walk on Girl" but they've found it very difficult , and they are people who have watched a wide range of anime. I think with Yuasa's style, particularly in that one, you have to let yourself over to it and flow.

[@ericcota4732]

I got halfway through this video before I realized I should probably watch every single movie/TV show you mentioned before continuing. I had never heard of Masaaki Yuasa before today, but I have a feeling he’ll end up being one of my favorite anime directors

[@BeyondGhibli]

Hey Eric, so glad I've been able to introduce you to someone so awesome! Let me know what you think of his stuff, brother. It's all gold.

[@godbolin]

you gotta watch Tatami Galaxy, Kaiba, Ping Pong the Animation, Devilman Crybaby, The night is short, Mind Game and Lu over the Wall!!

[@leonardorestrepo5196]

Trust that feeling

[@username4570]

Not to diminish his work, cause it looks great, but your comparison between him and the practices of the rest of the industry aren't quite accurate. His visual style is more distinct and bold than most other anime, but it isn't because he disregards their philosophies of cutting costs, rather he amplifies them. The simple line work and bold colours cut out a massive chunk of the illustrative, lighting, and compositing processes. This results in him having more time to make elaborate animations but the bulk of his strategy is still clearly focused on simplifying building in stylistic efficiencies.

[@-butterfly-594]

Yeah, it's not that he enforces more work and detail; he just puts that effort into the animation and creativity itself, rather than on making screenshot-qualified frames every time. And to a lot of people, myself included, the creativity and fluidity is far more important, so we really enjoy this kind of animation.

[@relm6493]

Yuassa Massaaki is still going strong in 2020 with his new anime Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! (Keep Your Hands off Eizoken!)

[@davidduong1372]

YESS Thats my absolute favourite!

[@dino_matt]

If anyone is primed to claim the Miyazaki throne, I think it’s Yuasa. He may be too weird for that but that just makes him all the more special in my opinion.

[@BeyondGhibli]

I think you're right, he's too (wonderfully) weird to appeal to the mainstream like Miyazaki has. Someone like Hosada or Shinkai will probably take that mantle.

[@godbolin]

I think Yuasa might take Satoshi Kon's place as a mainstream director that does surreal art/animation that tackles adult themes.

[@cloin6]

@@BeyondGhibli Unfortunently I was thinking the same, but in more of an epic anime battle style where childhood friends and rivals Yuuasa and Shinkai duke it out Naruto Sasuke style for thr title of their old master.... I need a life

[@jesaheltosca4568]

No he doesnt Need to take anyones place, as he Is simply so distinct

[@canti7951]

Yuasa is Yuasa. He's incomparable to the rest imo.

[@btrzcouto]

I'm in love with Lu Over the Wall and the fluidity of Yuasa's animation. the movement and flow are really gorgeous, makes the characters more alive. now I need to find all the other movies. :)

[@BeyondGhibli]

Hey Beatriz! It's definitely a portfolio worth checking out! Lu is so great though. That flow you speak of is exactly why I fell in love with Yuasa despite actually being initially put off by his style. I hope you dig everything you find of his :)

[@JordanVanRyn]

I've gotten into Yuasa's work the minute I finished "Devilman Crybaby". He's very underrated and he deserves a lot more recognition.

[@VierasMarius]

Kaiba is one of my favorite anime. Never knew Yuasa was responsible for so many other great works. Thanks!

[@djaziko457]

I had the chance to see The Night is Short, Walk on Girl in theaters tonight and I had a blast. It is was my first view on Masaaki Yuasa. It's a fast paced film with storytelling that seems to fit Yuasa's animation style and feels like a dream. At first it was too much with the fast/loud-ish way the character's spoke, themes after themes in short intervals throughout the movie, and the bright/fluid visuals made it seem like it was hard to keep up with the story, plus the cultural symbols. I think after a couple more views with a pause button I will definitely grow an appreciation for the movie, but overall i enjoyed Yuasa's work. Will definitely watch Tatami Galaxy as I heard that it serves to see it to understand The Night it Short, Walk on Girl like a prequel from what I read in an interview with the director it's a trilogy. Don't disregard though that The Night is Short... can be enjoyed as a stand alone. Thank you for this awesome video about Yuasa. I really enjoy your reviewing style.

[@tatianaabramovskaya8765]

Ha ha, a pause button is a must while watching sub-titled anime.

[@navinshirodkar9439]

I saw it without knowing about the existance of Tatami Galaxy. Can Safely say, its definately one of my favaraite films out there. Regardless of any medium

[@FreshTillDeath56]

Hello! I'm from the future! By all means you should check out the English Dub of the Night is Short. It's fantastically accurate and it alleviates alot of the "why are these people shouting" moments.

[@djaziko457]

@@FreshTillDeath56 Hey! Thanks for letting me know about the dub. Maybe I'll watch it again so I can have a better experience and leave me less with questions

[@FreshTillDeath56]

@@djaziko457 Yes, by all means do that! They really did a remarkable job of replacement voices, and god damn, those visuals are absolutely entrancing now that you can focus entirely on them!

[@sleepyboi6245]

I bought Tatami Galaxy last weekend at our local Animecon and when I finish my 1st driving licence exam I have time to watch it. I can't wait ^^

[@yuckfinley]

Thanks for this! It really is a testament to how Yuasa has just now come into my radar as an animator. Just finished Crybaby, I've tickets preordered for the limited U.S. Night is Short theatrical showtimes next week, and am working through Tatami Galaxy at the moment. Really been an experience. I hope he gains the fan support he deserves.

[@kinnery1]

Please, make a second part of Lu over the wall!!!!! A lot of people really want it, please pleaseeeee doooo

[@Dragonwing16]

What you described sums him up perfectly, the first time i saw yuasa's work was the movie mind games. And i was like "wtf was that?" but I rewatched the whole movie just two days later. It was such a unique animation and since then i've been hooked to anything he's done.

[@striderserge2]

Your channel is criminally underrated and I hope your channel soon finds the success it deserves. It is absolutely fantastic.

[@huntercuddles]

It's fantastic to finally see Yuasa break into mainstream; I've been a fan of his work for years and this video is an excellent rundown on why you should give his work a shot. Best part is it's easier than ever, and I hope the success of DMCB means we'll be seeing more Yuasa work on a wider scale in the future. Even beyond DMCB introducing more people to Yuasa's work, it's also a monumental moment in anime, and may have opened the door to the new generation of OVAs, only with wider availability than ever before.

[@hiccup7457]

I watched the night is short walk on girl and its been my favorite movie since, aswell as many other works of yuasa. This video is really well done, it convinced my father and sister to watch some of his works!

[@hannah-gy5qp]

wow, i didn't know "The Night is Short, Walk on Girl" and "Lu Over the Wall" had the same director.. BOTH were GREAT movies!!! MUST WATCH!!

[@newgame8883]

You most definitly deserve a way larger audience.

[@samwolfe3133]

Love Yuasa and loved your video! I still need to watch Lu Over the Wall, but your vivid and frenetic descriptions really captured what I love about his style. Thank you for sharing!

[@iamthe12th]

An artist I have yet to see but always wanted to.

[@michaelmassajr.9996]

Just like Yuasa, this video and channel are madly underrated. Looked this up right after I watched Mind Game! It's crazy the influence Yuasa has had on me without even knowing, he had made my favorite Space Dandy episode 4 years before I ever heard his name! So much love.

[@andrewpragasam]

Totally agree! Masaaki Yuasa is such a remarkable idiosyncratic talent. I can't wait to see what he does next.

[@germainzebras2893]

This sounds like the story of the artist that went unnoticed by the masses but greatly influenced the next generation of artists. I won't be surprised in 20 years when everybody involved in anime sites him as an influence.

[@JonathanApilado9]

Yuasa is such a great director. I'm only two videos into your channel, but I really enjoy your editing and dialogue! Thanks for the upload and insight! :D

[@F7_TeeJ]

The videos you make are almost as high quality as the things you talk about. Kudos

[@Justjunda]

A true inspiration that sparks my love for animation that is represented with free spirited energy that is not restricted by limitation; but to continue and break the barrier of what animation can be presented as a medium itself. Thank you Masaaki Yuasa!

[@chitototoy176]

your breakdowns and reviews are entertaining and informative. You definitely, 100%, bridge anime culture for future potential fans and fans who don't know anything about anime culture. I hope your spark for anime and all things awesome never wanes.

[@ArthurTribuzi]

Man, your chanel is a indispensable service to the world, I have seen a lot about some of those movies but didn't know all that, I am totally in for some Yuasa madness please, thank you!!!

[@richardyasushiii3848]

Thanks for the video. Yuasa has become an auteur in a genre that is similar to mainstream Hollywood movies. I'm just glad that he's managed to make what he has. He's similar to David Lynch in that his vision has always managed to get on screen, regardless of the fact that it's not always commercial.

[@mattmolenart1810]

"An electric eye for motion". What a fantastic line. I was sculpting but I had to stop to tell you that!

[@BeyondGhibli]

Thank you!

[@stoopidgrrl]

im so glad i can finally find out the name of the person who directed devilman crybaby. i haven't watched it but literally everyone in my life is demanding i watch it and from what i'm seeing of his other works i'm sure i'll like it. thanks for helping me out, your videos are fantastic!

[@sufiblacksongkok]

Thank you so much for this! Yuasa's Tatami Galaxy is incredible and hopefully ur vid cn show the world how talented hia works are!

[@jwpppr]

I've just found your channel and I just wanted to comment to say keep up the amazing work :) This is probably the best, most thorough, treatment of Yuasa's works on KZbin, in lieu of it's down to earth focus, it's articulate scripting, and it's goal of promoting the reception of his works. I really hope you stick with this, because if you do your channel will deservedly grow, and we will all be the better for it. All the best, A new sub

[@pdzombie1906]

I love Yuasa's approach to animation, like the great Tex Avery who used the medium to an almost full extent of absurdity and imagination. Thanx!!!

[@richardyasushiii3848]

Great review - it's great media journalism too. I'm a big fan of Yuasa since I saw his work as a hired gun on various projects but Tatami Galaxy really blew me away. Keep up the good work!

[@elflaconeri]

Man, that Kaiba music... thank you for this video. I'm a big fan of Yuasa. I caught the new Devilman a few weeks ago, and despite having them on my radar for months, I still haven't gotten around to seeing LOTW or TNIS,WOG yet. I'm going to fix that soon, and seeing these snippets and hearing your thoughts on them is extra motivation. You are absolutely right that he is pushing the boundaries of anime and I'm glad to hear that he isn't moving too far away from that edge while pursuing commercial success. To anyone who gets turned off by his visuals - I think it's a deliberate bit of a deception. Once you get over the confusion of it looking simple/different from what you're used to, you realize that there is tremendous depth in his stories *and he uses that style to bring it out*. It's a bit jarring to see a sequence done by him in someone else's show, (e.g. The Hakkenden) but if you're familiar with him, it becomes a bit of an easter egg. One suggestion for you, Joe - your start seemed unusually muddled, like you had two intros. By the time the title card came around, I thought you were skipping it. Still, I think this is a nice introduction to share with those unfamiliar with/intimidated by his previous work. Cheers and keep at it!

[@BeyondGhibli]

Good spot with the two intros thing! Funnily enough after the original opening I had a bit with the Beyond Ghibli title card but it didn't feel right, as immediately after it displayed I continued to 'introduce' Yuasa... As such it only felt like it fit near the end of that opening bit, some five minutes in! The alternative was to cut the opening with 'the Year of Yuasa' title card but after I'd put all the effort in I couldn't bear to lose it. In the end I went with style over straightforwardness.... It just felt right in a video about Yuasa :P I hope you can appreciate that equally muddled explanation. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to form such a great comment! Hope to see you in the comments again in the future.

[@unclejohnthezef]

Tatami Galaxy is *seriously* overlooked, it gave me one of the most satisfying feelings when I finished it, like I understood the secret to life

[@callenreesespuffs]

Why do i always cry when i watch your videos.

[@justiceforjohnny9168]

Man, you’re Channel is fucking great! You’re awesome, dude

[@BeyondGhibli]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that

[@thomash.5422]

That episode of adventure time stuck out to me and I loved it. I was hooked on his style way before i even knew who the director was.

[@shamilapalipana9938]

Thank you for introducing me to Yuasa. I'm slowly making my way through all his work. So far I've loved all your recommendations. Keep up the good work!

[@godbolin]

Yuasa is a Master-tier director! Hes my fav director of all times!

[@germanmartinez4907]

Nice video, it was very well edited and a nice way to know more about the director, thank you very much.

[@yen_bm]

thank you so much for the great upload

[@basara011]

best anime channel out there...thank you so much for all the effort

[@thisismakneto2296]

i thought the best feeling i had was when i watched his work for the first time, but rewatching it all again and again was way better, i dont know why, but every time i rewatched one of his movies, it could only get better, and better

[@arizona_iced_out_boy]

Really good video. For the last decade, I've felt like anime has stagnated really hard, studios mostly producing garbage to pander to their audiences and make a quick buck. Masaaki Yuasa really brought that love for the medium back with his absolutely stunning imagery and story telling.

[@alexcherrypicks]

Yuasa is giving me life this year

[@emphonic0311]

Keep them coming! I love your anime/director choices and your perspective/review style. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store.

[@wickedgymdudes1147]

I had no idea he made devil man crybaby. That show is probably one of my first introductions to anime and probably one of my favourite anime

[@alexc119]

Just watched Lu Over the Wall, it was a real treat! The music will be stuck in my head for days to come

[@GenteelCretin]

I was recommended Cat Soup over a decade ago, and found it intriguing enough to look for Kemonozume. I think he may be the only anime director I ever followed so thoroughly. I still think Kaiba is a high point for me (I love the narrative approach of touring the ideas of the show's universe like that), but I think Kemonozume and Devilman are similarly great. He often seems to take risks that prevent the overall works to achieve a natural balance or perfection, but it's that sense of adventure and experimentation that I generally value much more highly than the sterility of a perfected masterpiece.

[@eNDiKay]

Loved the video, great editing in this one for sure! Also opened up my eye for a new name in Anime. Now I'll have to binge everything he's ever made :)

[@MadMensDen]

Just saw the night is short, walk on girl in the theater, they brought it here to Monterrey for the Japanese film festival, it was my favorite experiences going to the movies. I enjoyed even more than the first time I saw it (holed up in my room). It's a beautiful expression of how our idiosyncrasies can get the better of us. It's such a frantic, abstract, energetic and beautiful experience. I thank you for turning people on to yuasa's works, there has yet to be a series that has the same wonderful feel as The Tatami Galaxy.

[@leopolddevandersnatch5788]

By chance do you mean Monterrey, Mexico?

[@ArtAndCraftsRock2001]

i love how you make your videos. everything from your editing and transitions to the way you analyze and take apart series’ with such quiet artistic flair is just stunning. so yeah, thanks for doing one of my favorite directors such justice, youre golden (and i am subscribed!! going to go through your videos slowly and savor each 1)

[@TheEntroponaut1610]

The Tatami Galaxy and Ping Pong the Animation are probably the best two anime TV series I have ever seen, and it's crazy to think that such different stories could be told by the same person.

[@ls-ip6ed]

kaiba is my favorite yuasa work. seriously brilliant

[@TheSonicChaotix]

I'm amazed I'm just finding out about him now, but I'm glad I've found him. He's a damn visionary, I love it.

[@Apollo_Q]

Such a good content, keep on going!

[@remkoburger6595]

Outstanding video! Subbed & continuing bingewatching

[@MMock]

I was really looking forward to this one, already downloading the night is short and tatami for a rewatch.

[@louhemmings4255]

Love this channel

[@camilaGMW]

So, Reupload? LET'S WATCH IT ALL AGAIN!! :D

[@BeyondGhibli]

Hahah thanks Camila! Hope you enjoyed it the second time too :p

[@frenchrev.2379]

I've watched some of these without even realizing it

[@titocrespin5842]

i did enjoy devil man it was breath taking and nerve wrecking i couldn't stop watching it now i know of his other works for sure i'll check them out

[@limjiaying8278]

I have now, officially, became a fan. Yuasa is now the one I worship. CHICKEN NUGGETS HE'S SO AWESOME.

[@NaramSinofAkkad790]

It's crazy how different every thing he makes is. A different style and genre almost every time.

[@Loveisfun123]

I think Yuasa is amazing. I've seen a few stuff of his stuff without realizing who he was, until I saw Devil man cry baby. That was amazing. Watching the entire thing was such a thrill and a rush. I don't think I've felt such emotions while watching an anime. It provoked the same feelings as psychedelics would. I absolutely love it.

[@sourinbhattacharjee5426]

Yuasa is the best, he really developed all the characters of the show within 10-12 episodes. And the art work is ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ANIME3]

Yuasa is Life,Life is Yuasa! Love your work here,would love to collaborate in the future! Keep this going for the culture! :)

[@Diablokiller999]

Devilman Crybaby broke me, the end is so nihilistic, complete contrast to all of Yuasas previous work and something everyone should watch. Makes you question your life more than once...

[@pasta790]

apreciate this man yuasa is my favorite director tbh

[@desireeanime164]

He’s legendary imo. The first anime I’ve seen of him was mind game, I guess it was my first anime ever lol in 10th grade or something. I loved it so so much. And after like 4 years now I’ve seen Tatami Galaxy and now I’m in love. I’ll watch every single one of them

[@BaristaWithADog]

Please keep up the brilliant work!

[@ToriKo_]

All round a great video, no criticisms. Keep it up Joe, the 3 week gap shows a really big jump in your efficiency to make these videos. I think the next step is to turn a 3 week video into a 2 week video, somehow without sacrificing quality.

[@BeyondGhibli]

Thanks Tori Ko!! I usually leave it a week before I even start work on the next project because I'm so drained by the final editing stint for my previous upload (this is usually a mad 12 - 18 hour slog I undertake when the finish line is in sight). If I can negate that then I'll be sorted for your schedule :D On a side note, however, my next project is a pretty large one so... make of that what you will :P

[@ToriKo_]

videojoe videojoe Perhaps separate that slog into two days, so at least your not as drained - and you wouldn't need to rest for long. However I do understand, as someone who draws, that when you see the end in sight you don't want to leave it for the next day because of the fear that I'd lose my ideas and focus. Also the longer and bigger the project the better! :D I don't mind the wait, but others possibly could, and it's difficult to grow a KZbin channel that way. Not impossible though, and I'm sure your channel will blow up regardless. Also in the (butchered) words of the CDProjektRed CEO, 'there's no better marketing than a [viewer] reccomending a product to someone else.' Self-advertising usually has the opposite of the intended effect, and so genuine word of mouth will benefit you in the long run. It's only a matter of time until you get a shout out from a major channel!

[@BeyondGhibli]

Wherever this all eventually takes me, I want something I can look back on and feel proud of - which is why I'd hate to rush anything (and why I didn't hesitate to re-upload - I might have lost the views but the video will be better for it in the long run). But I know what you mean, having regular uploads is something viewers want - which is likely why I have so many un-subscribers after a drought of content. It's a balance I'm still struggling with, but I take strength in having some really ace regulars in the comments sections ;)

[@ToriKo_]

videojoe 3 thing: 1) I feel that you can already be proud of what you've accomplished so far, not everyone can make consistently great content from the get-go 2)I think that the mentality that allows you to do things like reupload is really beneficial, but perhaps next time just private the original video instead (I think the channel view count remains and you also have the ability to look back at the comments - unsure though) 3)I don't think that viewers necessarily 'want' regular uploads as much as they are accustomed to regular uploads as well as the YT algorithm preferring it (which is why it's usually the way to go). There are multiple channels though, that ignore this path (Joseph Anderson and JonTron are possibly the clearest examples of a "loyal" audience willing to wait. Also thanks for that sentence, it didn't go unnoticed ;D

[@denisalexandru9680]

Even though you're relatively new, I wish you had more subscribers. It is easily noticeable how much effort you put into these videos and they offer such a great insight too, while also leaving room for the viewer to find out other cool stuff by themselves (for example: you didn't put a clip of the rappers from Devilman, which I think is one of the coolest things in the show.) I'm sure you'll grow exponentially once people catch up with your stuff!

[@BeyondGhibli]

The rappers are my favourite part of Devilman too!! Not just because of their (brilliant) raps but because they completely subvert what you expect from a character standpoint. But I'm very cautious around 'spoilers', even if it's just something cool that I think would he better discovered on your own. I also never put clips in from over the halfway mark of any given subject. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment!!

[@NicholasArmitage]

Fantastic video!!

[@ronja4567]

I love your work so much 🙇

[@eatingsleepingwatching4007]

I love a good variety of art styles and Yuasa is just the perfect animation type I'd like to engage myself into ~~

[@Nalojuntu]

MindGame is one of my favorite movies. And I just fall on DevilMan Crybaby these very last days. I did'nt know it was from the same creator but the psychedelics scenes with the desperate hero made me think a lot of MindGame... And here, with your video, I discover they're from the same creator. Nice ! Now I'll remeber the guy. Yuasa, hell, you got me.

[@fast1nakus]

He is one of my favorite directors

[@p3rsi4n1]

You make amazing vids, keep it up!!

[@pigasduholm4460]

i love your work!!! favorite anime director!

[@PaulLeCrone]

Yuasa is absolutely one of the best ever.

[@Luiciones725]

Great quality analysis!

[@NaramSinofAkkad790]

Definitely my favorite male director. Naoto Yamada still takes the cake for favorite of all time.

[@Himmelschenk]

Ping Pong is my favorite anime ever and im glad to have been introduced to his work from that.

[@dorian-nielsleclair1399]

Thank you.

[@princessthyemis]

I am seriously considering seeing the Night is Short, Walk on Girl: it's coming out in a theater near me in a couple of weeks. Lu over the wall also looks fantastic I really want to check out some of his work. I'm really glad that I washed your video, you did a fantastic job of convincing me to see this director!!

[@mikhailchetverkin5722]

Welcome to the Nightvale podcast series somehow reminds me of weirdness of Yuasa's works. Everything there doesn't make any sense but also kinda does at the same time. I felt the same way while watching Tatami Galaxy, so maybe that's what reminds me about it in Nightvale

[@aleksiusbutilkinas1063]

My goodness Space Dandy was an amazing anime series. A real beaut.

[@Mountainmonths]

love your work

[@slothsarecool]

He’s easily one of the best

[@lucasbustos]

Thanks for this video. I love your editing. From an anime lover who doesn't really like Hayao Miyazaki

[@StopMotionChaos]

quality video!

[@falconette8911]

Bizarre thing...I noticed that this video is missing when I look at what your channel has uploaded. Little concerning because this is such an amazing video and that could hurt it's visibility. Also maybe other videos are missing too?

[@khaaaled2007]

Tatamy Galaxy is an actual masterpiece not just in anime