This Is What Happens When Anime Is Real

[@SaberTooth_TFG]

Gigguk is so freakin’ well-spoken and persuasive, he could literally manage to get more than 90% of us invested in Fairy Tail if he ever tried to.

[@phothewin6019]

Honestly. Grant even convinced me to give British food a try

[@o.s3234]

@@TuriGamer Really? I usually enjoy the recommendations he gives

[@Jprogers93]

Yeah, I even almost downloaded that mobile game

[@Itsjustesh]

e.e

[@aoiberny]

And I would DROP IT again.

[@bluebellncm]

I love how gigguk is going heavy on the soundtrack. Because anything by Hiroyuki sawano is going to sound amazing.

[@y__h]

Garnt is literally a Sawano Fanboy. Me too though.

[@paulaagam5071]

Everytime I hear their name pronounced, I think Sour Note.

[@sunshot02]

Gotta ask, does anyone know if the music between 10:28-10:53 also from the show? I need to know what track that is, even if it may not be from the show, haha! This show's been on my PTW for a hot minute, but after hearing some of the tracks in this video, I might have to bump it up on the priority for sure.

[@orelgamliel1124]

@@sunshot02 almost positive it’s a one punch man ost

[@sunshot02]

@@orelgamliel1124 cheers dude, it was Sorrow from S1's OST! It sounded vaguely familiar, but I didn't know it was going to be OPM, haha! Thanks again ^.^

[@lordcupkake]

This is Garnt's like 10th time trying to get us to watch Re Creators and I think this video sums it up so well. He addresses the shortcomings but highlights the strongest portions and convinces you that you should care. The show is good, he's right it's a 7 or 8 with unforgettable moments that you remember more of the strong moments because the highs are so high more than you may remember the individual seemless details in a 10/10 masterpiece. Garnt as always a true banger

[@RX-Unicorn-VerKa]

it is pretty good but the talking is so booring for a first time watch

[@drux0kore]

I genuinely saw the anime as Fate 2.0, no wonder Gigguk love it

[@Zekegedd]

I never forgot this anime, I rewatched a few months ago. The fight sequences alone are worth giving it a go.

[@pierreclausse2166]

Every time he talks about it I watch one more episode, soon I'll be halfway through

[@gmsimon]

@@RX-Unicorn-VerKa Most of the talking is on episode 2 and 6-7, i think. If you can get through those, it's mostly action and drama from there.

[@helixier6629]

Mamika not realizing how brutal and deadly her powers were in that world and being shocked death and violence exists was amazing

[@R3TR0J4N]

lol wont be a problem if the anime she came form has deaths.

[@Limitless_Pain]

​@@R3TR0J4N dude it's a children's show😂😂😂

[@R3TR0J4N]

@@Limitless_Pain totally 👏, thanks for stating the obvious.

[@аняВитявич]

Truly!

[@SyaoranLiClow]

Watching her waste Sunshine City was amazing since I was there one year before the series aired. Man, knowing the real places helps to enhance your enjoyment😊

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Of course one thing I want to praise about Re: Creators is the underrated and godlike ost’s by Hiroyuki Sawano. The soundtrack absolutely slaps.

[@whywestillherejusttosuffer9256]

Eeey you again, wish you can get a mustache this year because you haven't in all this years

[@CaelVK]

the ost has been in my playlist ever since the show aired and its most likely never going to leave

[@halodragonmaster]

Slaps so hard it makes you come back to the music.

[@phothewin6019]

Hard to be underrated when you're Goatoyuki Sawano

[@MrGalRoz]

still listening to them to this day. i got bored and dropped Re:Creators. Sawano legit the best part of this show.

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

The fact that you finally managed to talk about this anime after so long is just a testament to how rent free it lived in your head. Good job Giggster !

[@shir0azure339]

@B13 My Anime List

[@Chicken-coop]

Don't reply. This dude's either a spammer or a scammer

[@Chicken-coop]

Commenting everywhere asking what that anime is

[@shir0azure339]

@@Chicken-coop k thx

[@0DdOne]

I love you use weeb positively. And yeah you got me it’s on my list now. Well done in many ways with how you changed energy, words, jokes , respect, honesty, appreciation and even memes….. like it’s so refreshing to have and you use music to make your words more. Damn it’s beautiful. Seriously like wow. Incredible job is an insult to your work

[@Florkl]

“Wanna find the reason why my friends all died.” Is such a raw line in such an epic song that just perfectly encapsulates the show.

[@djcwittz3012]

Aliceteria in particular

[@OP-er3fg]

Author: no clue, I prob did it for shock value, my publisher axed me last week btw

[@caioellery9117]

i swear any show gigguk talks about suddenly gets 4x more interesting after i watch his video

[@miratparmar6779]

Well, his videos are analyses, right? He breaks it down and explores what makes it good or bad, what are its strengths and what not. It doesn't suddenly get more interesting, per se, he just lets you see it through another lens, it gives you a fresher look on the show that you might not have had on your own. He's really good at this, which is why I love Gigguk so much. He's so good.

[@justinmontgomery9526]

RIGHT. His videos have raised the bar for me to watch something based off a recommendation so high lol

[@Nullified_VA]

as someone who does a lot of creative writing, i fell in love with re creators concept of the stories that you make exist in another world and that you are the god of that world. it made me think of all the suffering characters ive made in my highschool days resenting me because i made them that way. re creators will forever hold a special place in my heart

[@tristancoffin]

@fck peace I don't think you were the intended audience then...

[@Scarshadow666]

That makes me wonder though, what about the worlds where the author hasn't finished the story? Got a few short stories that I've made growing up and only about one or two of them I finished (both being old stories I wrote in an old notebook somewhere). So, it makes me wonder if these worlds aren't fully made until they're published, or the unfinished worlds are treated like tiny islands or something (like in Neil Gaiman's Sandman).

[@Sarabheswaran7010]

15:41 Did anyone not like the way gigguk used music here It felt unorganic, i thunk it would been better if he had used some nostalgic or non rock/pop music or atleast not add that cringy line from the female anime character out of nowhere?

[@menace2884]

i hate 'As a __, ...' comments like literally no one cares this is not your blog please just shut up about your life

[@LapisRoseCh]

@@Scarshadow666 The show itself explores the concept of how viewer popularity is also what fuels the creation and actualization of character traits and powers (Like a god needing believers). Going by that, a short story could still potentially BE out there somewhere, but so little information it might be a tiny slice, like you said. A tiny island.

[@chaosfire321]

The concept of a reverse isekai, where fiction becomes real, is sorely underexplored. I always love considering how a character would react to knowing their entire existence is at the whims of entertainment. How their trials and tribulations are just our tropes. I genuinely love how Re:Creators actually stepped up to tackle it from different angles in different genres, even if it ended up a bit bloated in it's own worldbuilding. I wish more works would play with these kinds of stories.

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

I wonder what would happen if say, characters who are aware of the fourth wall in their original stories (either because they come from comedies were characters are just aware, or dramas were they are aware due to achieving a level of higher understanding of the universe), or are just from a semi-realistic slice of life comedy would react to this whole "fictional characters arrive to the real world" OR EVEN BETTER characters from say, Tokusatsu live actions, or super hero comic book who realize the original actor who played them has already died decades ago or is WAY older han they are, and/or, the original writer who created the show they originally came from also died. And other writers and creators have continued their stories would that mean the character already achieved independence? have they basically become a legend-like figure (or so called "god like" in the sense of, them being a living belief carried through generations)? Bonus points if they brought in a robot characater, or a "virtual being" character and ironically was the most okay as this brought hem a sense of peace. as this means "their creator was created by someone else" and it is just a chain of being creating others

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

God help us if Deadpool obtains the ability to reverse-Isekai to our world!

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@moisesezequielgutierrez funny enough that happened a couple of times gwenpool (not related to deadpool, but she originally started as a parody version of deadpool mixed with gwen stacy, as part of variant covers during the event secret wars 2015) is basicaly an isekai story of a comic book nerd ending up in the marvel universe

[@joshuaxiong8377]

I've read a few stories similar. Although, this design is difficult for many reasons and things. Gigguk does explain a good chunk of the reason why. (I have my own theories too, but Gigguk's explanation and alluding is the factual core of it) Therefore, not many are written and you'll have to dig deep to find decent ones.

[@kashu8774]

It is underexplored because it's difficult to use.

[@NinjaQuick]

Also, Violet Evergarden is a show that sticks with me a lot. I lost a parent, too, and it was extremely sudden, and it really REALLY helped me understand things that we as people are never properly equipped to deal with - the author has a very deep understanding of grief, self discovery and moving beyond loss through casual AND deep connections. As a writer Re:Creators is similar, but yeah, good shows are so few and far between. Katanagatari is another one that sticks with me, since it similarly deals with loss, redemption, trust, faithfulness, loyalty, etc.

[@CaseNumber00]

I never really felt that way about VEG...well except ep 10. As someone who has tragically lost people, I didnt like how it ended. Gil was presumed dead, Violet went thru the 5 stages, rebuilt her self, and all that and he was alive. She seemingly abandoned everything to go back to him. It felt like everything was for naught. I loved the show for awhile and that it taught and showed how to manage grief and loss but that flew out the window for Gill to be fucking around somewhere and them being united. I maybe jelous of her but it doesnt work like that. VEG dropped the ball, it abandoned hard life lessons in favor of a happy, almost, fairy tale ending.

[@Uhagin]

Yes. I watched so many animes, but Violet Evergarden will always have a special place in my heart

[@ikazuchi-san5772]

Still one of my all-time favorite anime. I'm glad someone finally remembered this and gave it its honor.

[@ShadowScytheReaper]

What was the name I seamed to have missed it

[@ikazuchi-san5772]

@@ShadowScytheReaper RE:Creators

[@alexprus7953]

Definitely one of my favourites too, it's amazing

[@No-OneSpecial000]

Where can I watch it cause my favourite totally legal website doesn’t have it

[@8koi245]

same~ the VA's work was splendid as well

[@tacitakoe5004]

Re:Creators is my favorite thing ever. It's a show that feels like it was made specifically for me, which sort of makes it difficult to recommend to other people, but I desperately hope that many more people come into the fold after this video. You've done us in this fandom a GREAT service here Gigguk. ......NOW WATCH SYMPHOGEAR, TOO!

[@legokill1019]

+1 seriously it's criminal how little attention symphogear gets

[@oblivionfrag8035]

yes don't recommend it to others i hated it . its not for me

[@Darasilverdragon]

Symphogear was a fucking RIDE I wasn't huge on it personally, but goddamn if I don't respect magical band girls beating lizard people with the moon And no I will not provide context for that sentence, because the show didn't fucking give me any either.

[@EnyaMouth.]

Yes, I agree on that last line.

[@Sarabheswaran7010]

15:41 Did anyone not like the way gigguk used music here It felt unorganic, i thunk it would been better if he had used some nostalgic or non rock/pop music or atleast not add that cringy line from the female anime character out of nowhere?

[@nathanjxaxson]

Re:Creators was god-tier genius, even when the execution occasionally wobbled. The premise and the true deconstruction of it all made it one of the most unique entertainment experiences I've ever encountered. To this day, it's one of my favorite anime. I wish there was a way they could make more of it, even though that would make no sense.

[@ryohei9027]

Yeah and when you know that hiroyuki sawano acknowledges it you know it's some good shit. I wish that one day it could become a movie with disney tier of money. Even if it becomes a weirdass battleroyale it would still be insanely entertaining.

[@mango-strawberry]

Ahh re creators. The 2nd one anime that I hated so much that I had to give it a 1/10. The MC and that b1tch. Holy guacamole! Gosh I hated it way too much.

[@marlozavalla3484]

Just finished watching Re:Creators. Thank you for recommending this great anime. I feel the same way that this anime gets more fans.

[@tpsam]

@@mango-strawberry who is the b1tch you hated I get the protagonist but what is the b1tch?

[@tpsam]

@@marlozavalla3484 I just watched it too it's really good strong 7 up to probably a low 8 Maybe not as good as dr Stone but in that kind of league

[@fallenproductions9388]

We need more re creators fans, and you bringing it up is gonna make people come into this anime more. Thank you so much about talking about it, and thanks so much to the people here watching it, cause it needs some sort of spinoff that isn’t just another manga set in one of the fictional worlds and it needs support like hell needs sinners.

[@lokrj]

Re:Creators was, or is super underappreciated. I'm also glad he shone some light into this gem

[@ryugoasakura3247]

I am sir. A Re:CREATORS fan. Since I have watched it, it touched my soul of creator, and motivated me to keep create... and nothing habe never overcome this series... I was willing to make a full fandub for the series some years ago, but I couldn't make it (to much things to do for a student). But I still love this series, I still want to talk about it, I still hope that someday, it gets the success it deserved. since then, I keep sharing it to anyone that wish to see more than a good show : a masterpiece

[@fallenproductions9388]

Exactly dude! It is a masterpiece of a polished gem and is, to me, the best answer for if fiction came alive in our world

[@electrohalo8798]

Re:creators is at the top of my anime list, watched it a whopping 19 times (currently half way into watch 19), it’s glorious and I would love to have partaken in either a fan dub or abridgement of it

[@piyushburnwal7199]

What are you guys on about the ending is as shit as it could be the people were so wierd and the dialogues were so fucking boring. I just liked the action and why I continued to watch. But my god the ending was so shit that it just made me hate it.

[@skepticnewsfanatic6923]

After watching your video essay I had to check this anime out, and I wasn’t disappointed. I really liked this anime because it shows us writers that our characters can exist outside of our head, inside our hearts in our own mental meta space. Brilliant video man.

[@tigerfalco]

As a person whos been trying to write a book its true. I got into DnD and my first time being a DM I decided to homebrew a session in my world. It would be a fun way to introduce peopld to my world and such. The best part of it was that in doing this session with them, it caused me to do more world building I never originally intended.

[@Thraxelon]

i love how garnt can always make me close to tearing up with almost every video he makes with just by the power of his narration. he’s such a great story teller! it could be about anything and he could still make anyone emotional with just how good and eloquent he is with his words. especially knowing how much he clowns on his own vocabulary (after watching so many trash taste episodes and after dark, the bois do love clowning on their own intelligence most of the time). i’d love to see him voice/make an audiobook sometime, that’d be a treat!

[@tinybats452]

The way he talks about this anime got me sobbing fr

[@GrimReaperTakeo]

"Make me close to tearing up" isnt even close here; im full ok crying Garnts passion for anime is so incredible & you hear it in every ounce of what hes telling in his videos. Watching the video also made me realise what an amazing show re:Creators was; a concept so amazing that other shows wish they were a part of it. The storytelling, the fights, the trauma. Maybe its time to rewatch that masterpiece~

[@yotun3347]

The way they clown on their intelligence lets you know how smart they are

[@georgebosas2794]

I can't believe it was aired 5 years ago. Felt like yesterday. And the last image on the last episode always got me feels

[@lerbyn]

It was 5 years ago!? dang

[@mahpell7173]

Goddammit, stop making me feel old.

[@takatamiyagawa5688]

Odd... I felt it was even longer, but no, checked it, and I watched it in less than a week about 4 years ago.

[@_1DK_]

...

[@saberathena4960]

Ah yes the feels in the last ep

[@SkyPopePhoenix]

Man, I remember this show like it was yesterday. Tbh, I was in the middle of writing my first novel when this came out and after watching it, I was like, "I need to put forth more respect for the things i create." This taught me the following: - respect your creations (give them personality and goals like any other person should) - write your story as a "character-driven" plot (give the characters agency and have them choose what to do next, etc.) - understand that you are, in some way, a god of a world you create and that changes made aren't exactly reversable. - think about what a character would do or say to you if they ever met you.

[@b.ardner6903]

And you should think where you should take shelter in the case negotiation fails and your creation pointing potentially harming objects at you

[@SkyPopePhoenix]

@b.ardner6903 I doubt even the most secure bunkers on earth would be much help if that happened XD

[@takatamiyagawa5688]

10:28 Reminds me of a criticism I've heard of some writing, where it appears that a character is doing what the author wants them to do, rather than what the character would naturally do.

[@AmethystEspeon]

There's a great quote from Robert Reed, "I'd have to say plot is just an outgrowth of the souls that you have sent dancing across the pages." Sometimes when you write you stop thinking and just write based on what the character would do, rather than what you think they should do.

[@shybean4life240]

13:35 I LITERALY HAD TO PUT MY HAND OVER MY MOUTH, OAUSE AND TURN AWAY CUS SHIT GOT SO REAL. If Guts found out all of his suffering was designed and we had to tell him that people were inspired by him, but he and his whole reality was basicly sacrificed like an insect for that... I... Shit i cant even handle what it would be like if Guts suddenly came to our world

[@emeraldwolf3494]

Wow didn’t expect a Re creators video in 2022. But yes I love this show and how unique it was. It’s good to see not everyone forgot about it.

[@martinbabich1920]

I am a fan too

[@andreamarques8328]

Video just made me watch the whole anime in one sitting, this show is a crazy creative motivation

[@raiden0801]

I love it too.. Hopefully more people would invest into it

[@ellusiv5121]

I love it because it deals with the harshness that comes in a competitive workplace and explained it in a not in a very straight forward way like what Bakuman or Shirobako did (which I both like as well). It’s about realizing what it means to create and what a creation means for people. Why do people draw/create stories? What does that drawing/stories mean to them or to others? Is there even any meaning to create? It’s a love letter to all the people involved in the anime community and industry including us, the viewer. It’s a message in RE:gard to CREATORS hence the title (and Episode 13) the core theme of the show revolves around the concept of acceptance. Altair; the main antagonist of the show, is the very embodiment of the hatred of those who are rejected. She is someone they can run to by creating Vocaloid that serves as an outlet for their frustration. That’s the meaning behind her creation even if some people only see “look anime girl”. The whole show begun because the main character Sota, couldn’t accept that he is an untalented artist just as the creations that got transported to the “real world” can’t accept the reality that they were not “real”

[@verzetta]

ReCreators never leaves my MAL top 10 favorites. Really nice to see appreciation video by Gigguk of all people.

[@IgnitionRegalia]

So glad this show is getting the recognition it deserves. Is it perfect, no but it is so unique and it's highs at the end make it unforgettable. It's a top 5 show for me even with its long dialog.

[@dswngz]

It takes to be really immature and EDGY to call this anime anything even resembling the perfection. Since the middle the plot goes so far from the common sense that it took a lot of effort to finish it without crushing my face to a bloody pulp with facepalms. And min you, that was the time when I'd give almost any anime a high rating. Right now, I'd just drop it around episode 5 or 6.

[@shooterhappy1]

@@dswngz might need to check yourself bud. He didn't say it was perfect lmao

[@TitorEPK]

@@dswngz the fella didn't call it perfect, just unique. I gotta agree though, when I watched it I also was in the "watching anything" phase and I disliked it as for the unforgettable part, I don't remember anything but AMAZING sound design and art style, as well as boring dialogue and story that killed it

[@jamess.1006]

@@dswngz I won't take anime ratings from someone like yourself who can't even read. Fuck off.

[@arahaitham123]

It's so unique... Fate series: I guess I don't exist

[@fabthehedgehog]

Even after more than 700 anime, Re: Creators still lingers in my head. It's a love letter to all of creation, all authors and an inspiration to create and be someone better. It's trully a classic that didn't get enough credit and still doesn't get enough. Plus it has the best recap episode ever :v

[@davidbubble6863]

Based Meteora

[@robertjohnpecayo8642]

Truuu ahahha Meteora recap did so much for her character for me. After that, Ive grown to like her info dumps lol (I'd say that recap is atleast on par with KonoSuba for best ones) Tho I'm a bit sad that she went on the backlines for the last fight, basically just being a plot device

[@Im_STRAIGHT_up_GAY]

Man get a life

[@Artan9000]

I didn't expect Gigguk to talk about Re:Creators but man am I glad he did. Also the music is a banger and I bet all Re:Creator fans were singing along, I know I was.

[@y__h]

Truly one of the interesting anime ever released, even if the execution is all over the place. Unrelated topic but this anime reminds me of some Narreme/Pataphysics related SCP Writings, which is awesome if you ever got exposed to that concept though imo.

[@illpinecone]

Re Creators also has one of the best Sawano soundtracks I literally still listen to it regularly. The show was originally butchered because of it’s exclusive Amazon Prime release, it didn’t have the platform to reach as many people or else I think it would have been much bigger. Such a fantastic show

[@ann4924]

a few minutes in and I can already tell

[@pineapplekun8769]

I bought the official CD for the show cuss I liked the songs so much

[@oreodesquinto]

I still have sh0ut on my main playlist as it is such a banger track, and it reminds me of how much i enjoyed watching reCreators

[@neintails6459]

I watched it but stopped midway, thought there was way too much talking. Really love the music though. Maybe I'll give it a watch again because Gigguk.

[@enyalim1535]

Brave the Ocean slaps and is so underrated compared to other sawano track, and everyone should give it a listen

[@jaibhanushali8346]

I some times feel that gigguk doesnt make enough videos but every time i watch one i feel like it was worth the production time it took

[@mariusj6004]

After watching over 360 shows in a span of 4 years, I still have Re:Creators placed somewhere in my heart. Even 2 years later I still remember this show and even recommend to my friends. The soundtrack slaps, action slaps, the idea in general just SLAPS.

[@invaderlum8600]

360?!

[@mariusj6004]

@@invaderlum8600 Yeah, my eyes are bloodshot to say the least :)))

[@ripdripz5995]

OMG! MOM GET THE CAMERA!!🔥😱👀💯

[@MrShamus22]

Rookie numbers…

[@ojcubz]

If you liked re:creators because of those reasons, you'll like aldnoah.zero. From the same studio and music director.

[@nudratnavid5546]

Being one of the people who actually genuinely enjoyed and appreciated this show. This just sent shivers upon shivers down my spine. Im.... Speechless Thank you gigguk for this gift.

[@feha92]

I really liked the show, but always hated the mc. And despite what gigguk says, still hate him. He gave a perfect analogy: it's a Shinji-ass boring mc wasting our time and overall screentime being indecisive over the same thing for over half the show.

[@Tridetus]

I love how Gigguk manages to make me watch something immediately, even though it rotted in my list of anime to watch for ages. Hey man, if you ever read these comments, thank you for doing what you do.

[@saizero0433]

he will not read, but I also plus to this

[@Sarabheswaran7010]

15:41 Did anyone not like the way gigguk used music here It felt unorganic, i thunk it would been better if he had used some nostalgic or non rock/pop music or atleast not add that cringy line from the female anime character out of nowhere?

[@Sarabheswaran7010]

15:41 Did anyone not like the way gigguk used music here It felt unorganic, i thunk it would been better if he had used some nostalgic or non rock/pop music or atleast not add that cringy line from the female anime character out of nowhere?

[@xahal]

His video about Odd Taxi made me watch it, and I'm very thankful. I'm going to give this one a try too.

[@hinleung7502]

@@Sarabheswaran7010 Have you watched the show? Cause if not, that scene that the line was in was anything but cringy. Yes, the line is a stereotypical magical girl's attack name, but it was not used in the stereotypical context one would find in those shows. Also, gigguk has been putting the "signature" soundtrack from the show he is reviewing right after he makes his concluding statement in his videos for some time now, and it just so happens that the "signature" soundtrack from re:creators is a loud rock/pop song, so that editing choice is nothing new for his vids. (though to be fair, more often than not, the most popular soundtracks from a show will likely be the most bombastic ones)

[@071cy6]

Re:Creators is and always will be one of those animes that are dear to my heart. And thank you Garnt for bringing back attention to this series after it’s ended. It’s okay if this show didn’t hook you, but if it did… you have discovered something really special. And also, if you think about the references and the connection behind the scenes… This is actually a big budget Fate fan fiction!

[@username-wm4bs]

Tried watching it, it drags so much and is so slow at points i had to drop it

[@sorenakhiabani2501]

@B13 It's anichart

[@tommykaung5882]

Made by the director of Fate/Zero Anime and Black Lagoon Mangaka.

[@kujubuo]

@@username-wm4bs i just watched this in 2 days. i can pretty much say that it doesnt drag it out at all. you are just used to the fast anime pacing every anime has.

[@username-wm4bs]

@@kujubuo so then ascribe that notion to the avg anime viewer and then you could see how it drags out and has slow pacing…

[@nostalgiatrip1]

I love recreators. Sadly we live in the alternate universe that this series didn't become a undisputed classic but one where its only remembered by a few for how amazing it was. And you know what I'm happy to be one of those few.

[@soulsurvivor8293]

I think one of the biggest challenges it faced was the complete lack of an English Dub available. I enjoyed it thoroughly, however it's not a show I can freely share with many of my family or friends due to it lacking a Dub. Especially with the dialogue heavy episodes, it's difficult to recommend to them and breaks my heart knowing they won't enjoy it as much due to the combination of heavy dialogue and subtitles.

[@swayjavy4756]

Just started watching and honestly all the dialogue really helps set the stage, these characters are having freakin existential crisis and are dealing with ethics and philosophy. The dialogue hightens the drama and internal dilemmas which make this show poppin. Thanks for the rec!

[@sirnick12]

The whole show is just a postmodern banquet spending as much time as it can exploring relationships between creator, creation and audience, and I am so here for it

[@jarrenraves]

as a writer i adored the different, genuine relations between the authors and the characters they wrote. it always felt like an anime by creators, for creators. It continues to stand out and stick with me for that, despite some flaws

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

I say shut up about going on an on about some stuff that can be called flaws Black Butler season 2 has clear pacing issues but dammit Alois an his concepts speak to me an Tiger and Bunny may have some issues but its so much more emotional then MHA ever could be for me

[@GuggleBum]

That's what it was meant to be! The re: stands for in reference to or regarding, meaning the story was always about creators and their creations.

[@AzurezeroArt]

also kazuma was the dating sim guy

[@SophiteSomewhere]

Yeah, that was my perception as well. The show literally shouts almost on every twist and turn about how you as a creator shouldn't give up and keep creating, and keep promising that your creations will always be beautiful even if you don't think so currently. Even at risk of becoming too positive for my taste, but for some reason in that case it doesn't spark frustration, or keep me irritated, but on the contrary - creates a warm feeling inside my chest. For me the show looks like a clear love letter not to stories, but to creators themselves, and I absolutely adore that

[@azkivirus8902]

Re:Creators OST is still on my playlists and they are such bangers. This anime is still one of my favorite anime of all time. Magane was such a cool character concept.

[@K..C]

fr

[@dinogt8477]

no one cares

[@danielenemare5265]

Of course the OST is a banger!!! Gigguk forgot to mention that it's Sawano😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@YouDonkeyfu]

@@danielenemare5265 Ya, i never seen the anime before but the ost just live in my head rent free

[@powdmizu6379]

Both re;creators OP 1&2 is just pure banger ❤

[@makcraft]

Gigguks idea in the end is actually genious. The 10/10 shows don’t really matter if they are forgotten as soon as the new season comes out. 😮 The shows that live in your head rent free actually the ones that matter.

[@aleks_ivanov]

That's why the 3/10 "School days" is my favorite anime.

[@sodadrinker5580]

i'll never forget suzumiya haruhi and clannad experience, even though i watched those over 10 years ago

[@shinigami9851]

@@aleks_ivanov hol up

[@kingofgames6248]

@@Nassark exactly what a kid would say lol

[@jmathews4765]

That just means that people dont know what a 10/10 actually means

[@zyarc9998]

Gigguk always got me goosebumps everytime he do these kind of videos, he know just the perfect words to choose everytime he explain about anime, and this one... BIG W

[@igorthelight]

I could also recommend you WhiteLight if you like computer games ;-) Every video is a masterpiece!

[@zyarc9998]

@@igorthelight actually good!!! Really good at explaining the topic!, But kinda boring because there's not much expressive, no offense btw..

[@kirbyotaku]

I loved ReCreators and its concept! It was really interesting and the fights were awesome with banger music. I was surprised to see no one talking about it or making art of the characters. When I posted my fanart of Meteora it seemed like no one knew who she was, so I guess it's just one of those shows that somehow slid under everyone's radar.

[@takatamiyagawa5688]

I think one of the later episodes showed actual fanart based on characters appearing in earlier episodes.

[@CyDoTooMuch]

I’ve been meaning to finish re:creators. This just told me to watch it again

[@ibrahimyeung4224]

SAME

[@Alzulruephes]

@fck peace bot

[@ojcubz]

I'm surprised Gigguk took this long to make one for recreators, knowing how much he loves music in anime(past video). Now that he's done this I'm waiting for him to touch either 86 or aldnoah.zero also sound directed by Sawano Hiroyuki. One thing that cemented this show as one of my all times will always be sawano hiroyuki's OST. The way this guy just captures the scenes with all the anime that he's been with is just nothing short of perfect. May it be action, drama, suspense, this guy just knows how to bring out emotions through his songs, making the scene go from ok-good to heart wrenching ugly cry for the viewer.

[@Tierneil]

aldnoah was terrible though

[@DubmanicGetFlazed]

86 fell off hard

[@merma9042]

@@Tierneil what's so bad about it?

[@ojcubz]

@@Tierneil lets agree to disagree on this one, guess we just have different tastes 😅

[@ojcubz]

@@DubmanicGetFlazed I blame the production issues, I was sure they had more in store for us but were forced to cut it/rush to just finish it. Bad luck with covid.

[@hiimshana]

For me, this was the right anime at the right moment. I started watching anime a couple years before Re:CREATORS was a thing, and being the mainstream anime enjoyer I was, I basically burned 99% of the historically good anime in the first year (leaving only a couple as a “safety net” for when all hope in anime would’ve been lost). After said 2 years, I was starting to see the pattern you mentioned at the end: yes, sure, the new anime was entertaining and all, but it was basically the same as another one. Why would I want to keep watching anime, if everything is more of just the same? And in that exact moment, I saw Re:CREATORS. It reminded me why I started watching anime in the first place, why I loved them so much. It was never about the originality of the story alone, but about the characters the author loved so much writing.

[@goukeban6197]

"It reminded me why I started watching anime in the first place, why I loved them so much." Shiki did that for me.

[@Six-Snakeyes319]

So glad to see you talk about this show. It's flawed, slow and often nonsensical, but it has a heart to it. You can feel the intent to create something in this show, and the love put behind that intent. When I first watched, I dropped it by episode 9 and didn't come back to it for months. When I did, it was just to see it through, and felt more like was obligated to. But when I rewatched, I also came to appreciate it more. The stories behind the creations gripped me more, as well as the motivations of the creators. All of it, while tied together with knots to complicated to untangle, works in a way that's hard to understand. In my opinion, why it's largely forgotten lies in a few aspect. While it has what I think are some of the best first 3 episodes I've seen, the pacing slows very quickly, and the excitement wears out with it. It's also very much a love letter to people in the creative industry, so if you just watch media for the sake of entertainment, it won't resonate as well. Finally, the accessibility is a massive issue in the West, with the series relegated to Amazon Prime since it came out. And because of poor sales in Japan, no dubbing company wants to pick it up, making a physical release in the West near impossible. All that aside, I appreciate anyone talking about this show honestly. It's a relief to see people (a lot judging by the comments) still remember this show 5 years later. Thanks for another great video Gigguk!

[@FreshCrox]

Holy cow all these years I thought I was the only one who watched this or that I made it up. So, so good to hear the Giggster himself singing it's well-deserved praises. A more heartfelt love-letter to creators of all different mediums and genres I've never seen, even if it is admittedly flawed.

[@Rocksteady72a]

Honestly feels like this. Re:Creators is my favorite anime, yet absolutely nobody talks about it. If this random video finally gets a discussion going about it, I'll be happy

[@mhmdjouni3669]

I never forgot about Re:Creators. I remember writing about it when it finished, knowing it'd generally get forgotten despite how good and enjoyable it was due to abundance of anime that was dropping around back then. I often think about Re:Creators. It's definitely one of the anime that I enjoyed so much! Thanks Gigguk for revisiting it!

[@mhmdjouni3669]

Just finished the video. It only made me want to rewatch it :")

[@kietey14]

Rewatched it and the characters are so hot lol. I remember watching Mother's Basements video on it and loving it then. It was a solid one. Anything that doesn't get on Crunchy low key gets missed by the mass populace.

[@nikhilnihalani9077]

What a blast from the past. Thank you for covering it again and just reinforcing the idea that a 7 or 8 that I love is worth more than a 10 I didn't enjoy watching. This anime was truly something else, a 10/10 in my book, and as someone who used to write a lot back in high school and immerse myself in stories, hit different. I remember watching this back in 2019 and have no idea of what made me seek it out initially, but I loved it. I tried to get others onboard but they'd be turned away by the dialogue after episode 1. Even online it would be difficult to find someone who truly liked it; they'd always talk about its flaws more than what they liked about it. I recognise that it has its flaws but still felt like it was magnified for no reason other than "yeah I know what I'm talking about as a seasoned viewer of anime". Oh and the soundtrack. I was addicted to Sawano after this anime and watched Aldnoah:Zero afterwards (RIP) for more of him. Every track in this anime was a 10/10 with Layers being a 11/10; the meaning behind the lyrics being the reason why it's higher on my list. Kudos to the crazy people who came with this and the ones who let it be executed. I want more shows like this, I'm sure they're out there but I haven't found them yet.

[@1good100]

When I first watched it I quickly realized that it wasn't a story that was made because it was going to be popular, but a story made because the industry itself and authors wanted to tell it. That is what made it so great and unique. Even the ED, as simple as it may seem to be, is made that way because it wants to reflect how these stories are created in the first place.

[@Mamiya645]

I appreciated this series. Been reading more books than ever before since I'm bored, and some of the highest quality writers can put a breakfast on two pages full and it will be right, it will fit in and make sense and expand the character and everything they go through. Let it inspire you folks! Imagine a magical girl battle finishing against a monster of the week, then a two page spread detailing civilian deaths, injuries, homes ruines, houses, buildings turned to rubble, animals injured and diseased in the conflict. That would be my style.

[@LapisRoseCh]

It might not be exactly like your cup of tea, but Reincarnated as a Sword has a good amount of time where they can sit down after battles and think about how things have changed and what needs to be addressed. The cooking/eating part is a good way for them to learn about how things have changed.

[@mrtoast244]

I love it when stories switch between the fantasy and the reality of these crazy situations and what they mean for the actual world of the story. One punch man does this pretty well

[@takatamiyagawa5688]

I think there was an episode of Powerpuff Girls where they destroyed a bridge to stop some robbers, and the new mayor complained that the value of damage to the bridge exceeded the amount the robbers stole.

[@RetroRageasaurus]

@@takatamiyagawa5688 Those girls always come to mind when I think about the repercussions of property damage in fiction lol.

[@UnNuclear]

It also had the best recap episode of all time. DON'T SKIP IT. Events are told from a heavily biased point of view and the animators redid a bunch of the scenes to fit the narrator's mostly correct retelling of them. Seriously, it's great.

[@iberis361]

Ngl that was the episode where Meteora turned from insufferable exposition dump girl to BEST GIRL!

[@KB-rm]

frrr

[@RedRocket4000]

@@iberis361 Yep especially when you learn she's the writer of RE:Creators.

[@OcioCamaraMx]

I just finished this anime today, I remember knowing about it thanks to a critic of some other show that mentioned magical girls and used Mamika as example. I also like to draw and found myself touched so deeply by many themes in this story like I never did before, all the good memories of fandoms, fanart, fancharacters, fanon and theories and also the struggle and sometimes darkest part of seeing others with such a great talent sucess while you are left behind was just so raw and charming I just loved it. Needless to say I cried a lot.

[@deevee5327]

Re:Creators was such a unique experience and I loved every second of it. I'll never forget the conversation between the not-Berserk knight lady and her Author about why her story is so dark and brutal, and how it inspires others to face hardships. What a masterpiece.

[@neardarkroad1347]

Right? When the author said " I can't save the world, you're (not Berserk knight lady) the one will save the world"

[@tommykaung5882]

And conversation between Gun guy and his author makes me imagine about conversation between Eren and Hajime Isayama.

[@neardarkroad1347]

@@tommykaung5882 yeah, when she straight up told him she would kill his daughter again for the story.

[@shadowclaw7210]

Yeah I honestly love it. This makes me imagine what would conversation between Touma and Kazuma Kamachi would been? Would Touma hate him, be dismissive him, try to convince to give him happy ending, appreciate that he created a big world loved by many. Yeah engage between creations and their creators was best.

[@neardarkroad1347]

@@shadowclaw7210 eh, he probably do it in Touma classic fashion, punch Kamachi, throw some generic lines why he is wrong and bamn, happy ending

[@rautes]

Man, that Magical Splash Flare in the end with the song literally made me tear up. I love Re:CREATORS so god damn much and it's just like Gigguk said: there's no other Re:CREATORS And it has my favorite Sawano Hiroyuki OST of all time.

[@greyborg3846]

Same, man. This show just hits me in all of the feels.

[@shadowguard1093]

Yeah both ops were absolute bangers!

[@jasonblack-joseph1305]

RIP Magical Girl, that moment hit me the hardest in the whole show.

[@momokuroi2946]

every time man

[@heroxhunter9145]

When gigguk said "There is no other Re:Creators" I was like Hmmmmmmm isn't that Fate? like the premise and story is sooooo similar. Plus he's wrong

[@dannyl8247]

It's nice to see that there still people who remember this show I do wish that more people would watch it. plus the scores done by Hiroyuki Sawano on the ost are just amazing and personally some of my favorite tracks from anime ost's in general

[@Sarabheswaran7010]

15:41 Did anyone not like the way gigguk used music here It felt unorganic, i thunk it would been better if he had used some nostalgic or non rock/pop music or atleast not add that cringy line from the female anime character out of nowhere?

[@JulianDarkeCloud]

It is thanks to Re:Creators that I was introduced to Hiroyuki Sawano music. Hell, I even brought a few of his albums like UnChild and Remember.

[@Wallie33.]

@@Sarabheswaran7010Dude stop commenting everywhere. Once is enough. To respond your question tho. no is not cringy. If you watch it the show it makes sense. And the music is from the anime itself so is more fitting then that type of music.

[@JoeMitchell2]

I re-watch this thing like once a year and I always enjoy it. Most underrated anime ever made, fyfm

[@JoeMitchell2]

It’s included on Amazon Prime Video, by the way. Also hands-down best Sawano soundtrack.

[@stealthy25_]

This man is just too good at storytelling. He can make any random anime seem like it’s secretly some masterpiece.

[@ShoorfLonelyLokly]

Mothers basement was on Re:Creators hypetrain when it was airing

[@VoluptuousMeatball]

So "good" that he basically spoiled the whole story, twists and ending. Thanks for that (no)

[@tentacle_sama3822]

It is tho

[@priestesslucy]

@@ShoorfLonelyLokly He's still got a bit of hype over it lol

[@Uryendel]

@@ShoorfLonelyLokly Mother basement is like the fake intellectuel wanker you get in cinema critic but applied to anime, he's not interested by good show but show other people doesn't watch and have a crappy existential question around it. So yeah of course he would like a show about creation coming to life fucking the world putting in question what is a creation and with too many boring moment

[@Astrophal]

FINALLY some proper appreciation for re creators🙏 The animation is incredible and i love the story, this anime is CRIMINALLY underrated.

[@DenverZenn]

It is accurately rated at around a 7.5. It has an impressive score, sound design, and visuals. This helps carry practically every other lacking aspect of the show. It is the very definition of a niche anime.

[@keio4456]

And the music. The music was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 God of Ink and Brave the Ocean was 🥶🔥

[@MDTako]

Judging from the comments, it would seem that recreator fans just don't vocalize it as often as they would for current season or big 3 anime

[@damonrojas83]

PLEASE!!! only 5 minutes in and already i fully agree with why this series is soo good! I can't believe i found someone that shares my opinion. Re:Creators was such a fantastic show that never got the recognition it deserved. I don't believe it's the greatest show ever, but i felt everything watching this. Fun, sadness, pride, hate, sympathy, pity and joy. I beg anyone who enjoys anime and stories, give this show a chance, and just listen (or read) what the characters say and how they say it. It just is sooooo damn good.

[@Kareemle]

what does (Re:) mean in anime

[@BobNinjaCat]

It really isn't that good. It's mid as He'll with some decent character stuff and fight scenes.

[@takatamiyagawa5688]

@@Kareemle My interpretation is that it's like "RE:" as used in an email subject line, indicating a reply on a particular topic. Seems open to interpretation though. For me, it kind of evokes a message from creations to their creators.

[@arahaitham123]

Watch it when it release. I am not going to recommended it that highly. It has the resource to become a masterpiece or anime of the year, but the excecution is mediocre. Not saying you can't like it. But as someone who watched it when it released and rewatch it again as naive teenager who is excited for every isekai related, I am surprised I still felt disappointed in the end.

[@damonrojas83]

It's all a matter of taste. Like he said, when you take time to understand what the story is about it hits differently. If the only objective of watching it is for the fight scenes and spectacle of course it's only going to be average. But everything that happens between the fights also makes this one a great story series.

[@AresVisualsMeva]

I’m so glad someone is talking about this anime. Discovered it with a friend a couple years ago and the great writing and awesome soundtrack sold us on it. It’s very clear it’s a show that is made by writers and shows a lot of the mental crises that writers go through, and many times it gets so meta that breaking the fourth wall isn’t even close. And also with a very tragic but believable narrative behind all the genre clashing. I wish more people would see it, because I also loved it.

[@nicolearriaga9887]

I fondly remember this show and am so happy someone brings it up again! The characters and plot is incredibly refreshing in reconstructing the genre.

[@CCKonnor]

That Magical Splash Flare moment had no right to go as hard as it did, and yet... Such a good show, I'm so glad many people will give it a chance because of Gigguk.

[@marquess2004]

I’m happy I’m not the only one who strongly remembers it. After so much character development, walking into that stadium she knew damn well what she was getting herself into, and what she was intending to do when she shouted that… 5 years later, and it’s still one of my favorite moments in any series. :)

[@marcienwong5750]

Her story strikes me most and I still keep her character theme on top of my playlist. The lyrics and the style match so well with her that it reminds me of her every time I listen to it.

[@twitching_bot574]

You definitely aren't the only one who still thinks about this show. And you just explained everything I love about this story, so thank you for giving it extra exposure

[@feha92]

Huh. That ED-esque last 10 seconds was a real surprise and somehow hit like a truck, despite being nothing but some OST, voice-lines and a montage of action-filled zoomed-in attacks. And must say each thing was well-picked (somehow was touching despite being nothing :p), good editing!

[@Mirinmaru]

Cautious Hero is goddamn awesome. I rewatch it regularly. Also, that Eureka Seven clip in the beginning made me decide what to plow through in December.

[@ibukunanjorin9054]

Thank you! Re: Creators is one anime that has always been at the back of my mind and stuck to me for years. I don't even bother to re watch it, but I often find myself thinking of how cool it was and how the concept was executed. So much thought put into it (I remember being surprised when the Magical girl was shocked to see her opponent bleeding and scram "why is there blood). I occasionally find myself jist thinking about the anime and it's concept, and till now the characters and their interactions have stuck with me clearly even as time passes. I even humm the song ever once in a while. In short I probably love this anime as much as Gigguk and I'm glad it got a dedicated video, it deserves the recognition.

[@crabeater2680]

I've rewatched recreators more times than I could count, this show was criminally underrated and I'm glad its finally being talked about.

[@GarboNation]

i mean re creators was hot shit on anitube when it came out its been talked about a bunch

[@tronoankirayoshikage7331]

*COUGH* Banana Fish *COUGH* Moriarty the Patriot *COUGH*

[@pulpateer]

I finished the show 3 days after watching this. Thanks, you never disappoint

[@supercoolmunkee]

Same! I rewatched this twice! I am down for a live action movie if done right. They got similar concept like this with the movie Inkheart but I definitely think that with similar concept like this would be banger!

[@strangerthing7890]

Same here ! Loved the series

[@tpsam]

@@supercoolmunkee I always thought Actually this anime it's already in live action because from sota and the creators POV these creations become live action adaptations of what they drew But to us they're anime So if you make a live action you can actually make that the first few scenes with sota jumping inside selesia world is in anime but that she and him get out and away from Altair and in sota room selesia is actually in live action form

[@randomweeb9240]

Re: Creators actually inspired me to begin writing a few years ago. Thank you Gigguk for showing it to me then.

[@kymachim6053]

I loved Altair as a Villain aswell, her powers broken af but its in such an awesome and original way, Also the voice acting for her was top notch imo

[@raiden0801]

That final battle felt so hopeless..

[@verzetta]

Fun fact, Altair's VA also voiced Yui Hirasawa from K-On.

[@deity0]

She might actually be able to beat Goku *sorry not sorry for bringing this up plz don't take this seriously

[@kymachim6053]

@@deity0 i think so as aswell tbh, outright strength and power shes no match at all lets be fair, but her powers so bullshit she can just make goku as weak as she likes if she gets the chance due to how it can essentially rewrite anything or anyone

[@doomzilla3568]

Thanks for mentioning *RE:CREATORS* gigguk. This is one of my favorite action anime that's a huge breath of fresh air. It's like last action hero fully realized and it's fantastic series to watch. I love this show the premise, the characters, the action, and my favorite, *THE MUSIC* , it's pure fun!!! It's a damn shame it's one of the most underrated series that' never got a full recognition. Being only on Amazon really hurts it's exposure when compared to other more popular streaming series such as crunchyroll, hidive, etc. Yes, it's a dialogue heavy show, i don't mind it at all. I definitely recommend this series, it really deserves way more love than it got back then.

[@Lunk42]

Re:creators really was great it's sad that so many just let it go under the radar.

[@entengummitiger1576]

it went under my radar then, but now i caught up with it.

[@raskreia8326]

Really? I didnt watch anime for lile 3 years. My mind is getting faster than animes

[@danlockthegreat9023]

people actually liked this anime

[@Boostlag]

It had tough competition (airing at the same time with aot, mha, boruto, and eromanga sensei)

[@DeltaResilience]

What I love about ReCreators is also the relationship that each Creation had with their Creator e.g. Selesia and Takashi were bonding as father/daughter, Meteora never meeting her deceased creator but knew they cared after playing her RPG and Blitz surprise that his creator is a women but nonetheless still resented. Recreators is essentially Anime's version of The Last Action hero but able to have the time to delve deeper into what it would mean if the premise actually occured in our real everyday world. It was such a fantastic concept but its the kind that required a patience for thought/reflection instead of the the adrenaline/flare of action alone.

[@greyborg3846]

I actually just rewatched this series like two months ago and had the exact same reaction. It was EVEN BETTER the second time around. This series is so underrated and if you're a fan of anime you are doing yourself a massive disservice of you have not watched it.

[@arahaitham123]

You're kinda overrated it. Saying as if this FMAB is or smtg.

[@grayweaseltink]

@@arahaitham123 Is there anything wrong with loving a series and wanting to recommend it to other people? And you talk as if FMAB is the standard for a good anime, there's no denying that it's a good anime, just overrated (like many other good anime series that exist).

[@Hikariii]

What's with people calling shows overrated to others who just wanna express how much they love a show smh

[@fealtyknight1015]

5 times encounting here

[@kamuyking551]

the way you were talking about Re:Creators is the way I feel about Golden Kamuy. is it perfect in general? no... but is it perfect for me? ABSOLUTELY. that show has like, EVERYTHING that I want. it's not the _most_ popular... and I understand why it's not the _most_ popular. but it's also my most rewatched anime, because I love it so much. well, that and because I keep having to show it to each individual one of my friends because none of us keep quite the same schedule... but I wouldn't want to show it to them so much if it wasn't rewarding to do so every single time. it's probably the most fun anime to show to another person. I mean, a lot of the show tends to feel like a collection of bizarre side quests... and in each episode, it can be a total mixed bag. you'll get history and cultural knowledge, characters cooking good food together, intense little tidbits of information about the main plot... but all of it maintains momentum, because it never lingers for a frustrating amount of time on any single one of those things. and most episodes have a lot of really top tier humor peppered throughout all of that, in a way that feels insane due to how much it _works._ this show will have you laughing so much, almost every episode. and then all of that goes on, right up until one of the season finales ties everything together in one giant, dramatic, hype as hell clusterfuck that has everybody yelling at the TV. you just don't get an anime that manages to have so much consistent, genuine fun each episode, but can still turn around and make people react like _that_ every day. and that's not even mentioning how many good thematic throughlines are maintained long term over the course of the series... so many characters have arcs that evolve in such fascinating ways. but for me, it goes beyond even that. sometimes a thing works well _because_ it wasn't built for everyone... it was built specifically for people with tastes just like yours. and also, when you show your friends an anime like that, and they really enjoy it too... it can be an indication that your friendship is built on good solid common ground. it's true that a show with broad appeal might hit more people at once... but it won't hit _you_ so incredibly hard. there's really nothing like being part of the niche audience that something was specifically crafted to impact.

[@leadjunkie5674]

I absolutely loved this show. Even the recap in between cours was a bit of a flight of fancy in storytelling; the "never meet your hero" themes were excellent, and the soundtrack? GOD DAMN. Hiroyuki Sawano brought his A-game on this one.

[@davevandenm3624]

I honestly completely forgot about this show, and now I instantly remember how unique the storytelling was. Confronting creators with their own creations and inherit flaws. Sort of how "The Boys" exposed the flaws in superheroes. I rewatch this series thanks to this tribute. Thank you for reminding me

[@GimOA]

Same, it's frustrating how underappreciated this Anime was. I can rest easy for now.

[@Tiasung]

@@GimOA Because its has great concepts, great visuals and music, and highschool level of chuuni writing. From a critical pov it does some things amazingly well, and also has really huge flaws. I've seen a few like gigguk or mother's basement shill the show purely based on its ideas, but that doesnt mean the merits of the actual product should be ignored imho.

[@magic_cfw]

​@@Tiasung it is more or less the conclusion of the video. recreators is worth the watch because it niche, it targets that specific fantasy. other well crafted stories are often ones we have seen before, and to an extent can avoid all the exposition recreators may have needed to explain wtf is going on to a general audience.

[@sampatkalyan3103]

Well it is hilarious that they decided that they are humans when it is the creator who decides whether they are humans or not let alone human rights. If creators can give them powers sure as hell they can change their personality.

[@sampatkalyan3103]

Why is it so confronting. These authors didn't know that they created an alternate universe with their stories LOL I don't know what is the moral dilemma for the authors. It can be a shock to creations considering they can think that level without guidance from their authors/creators.

[@ShadowMellowK]

re:creators is one of those shows that i keep thinking about, even though some of the dialogue heavy episodes made me fall asleep sometimes. just the way it treated the creations and its creators made me feel warm inside. it just felt so comforting for someone like me who never really felt all that confident about my creations that its okay to just create cause in a way the stories being told are real and hold value, im so glad this series exists.

[@invaderlum8600]

Re: creators 👍 Re: Zero 👎

[@arahaitham123]

@@invaderlum8600 what the fck man?

[@froggywam]

Yeah, I have no idea what Gigguk watched cause it wasn't the same show, I've tried to watch through it twice, when it first came out and about a year ago, but couldn't even finish it the second time, it's not just that the dialogue is heavy, its also not very interesting, a lot of it is just the characters repeating themselves. I think what's really great about this show is its premise, it is so interesting but done so badly. Not to mention how boring the characters were, they all felt like rip-offs, like the ripoff Izaya, who wasn't very smart and had a bullshit power. I could write an essay on what the show did wrong, maybe I will. I mean Gigguk kinda relays most of my points at the end. If Nasu or Narita made it, it would've been 10/10

[@arahaitham123]

@@froggywam It's Gigguk personal favorite. He even admitted once it's mediocre but "good mediocre" or smtg. And we can argue Fate has introduce similar concept first and nailed it.

[@thrashyart4369]

That Ending with Magical Splash Flare and Al:Lu just hits different I remember watching this show as it air weekly. The OST just hit different man Sawano is just built different

[@kapiicefruit]

Both OPs to this show slap so damn hard, they're half the reason I fell in love with the show. As someone who loves music, a good opening can really lift an anime up for me

[@PJammaGod]

sh0ut Gravity Wall God of Ink Need I go on? Hiroyuki Sawano is a deity when it comes to music.

[@paulofioravanti5939]

everytime theres sawano in the anime, i know it gonna be a good anime lol

[@UnNuclear]

The OST for Re:Creators is God-tier. It's peak even for Sawano Hiroyuki. which is saying a lot. It definitely elevated the show to heights it wouldn't have reached otherwise.

[@Thebadassowl]

God I love Re:Creators, still my favorite anime of all time. Thank you for talking about it, been trying to convince my friends to watch it and they watch you so maybe with your endorsement XD

[@CPD0123a]

God, I loved this show so freakin much back in the day, and I absolutely NEVER shut up about it five years later. This is such a treat to us fans to have a Gigguk video about it five years later. And to any potential new fans, DO NOT SKIP THE RECAP EPISODE!!!

[@giboit.]

Yeah, the recap episode was awesome.

[@verzetta]

Agree, don't skip the recap episode (ep 13).

[@Tobbit]

It'a been FIVE years?? I think some of my hair turned grey after reading this

[@muzado3617]

true!, cant stop talking about the show, back then, not a lot of people watched the show, so its kinda sad that there aint much people for me to discuss the anime with lol

[@alpuxr.l.]

Lmao i just finished it and i skipped the recap, even tho at the end she says that it was programmed. I think I am going to watch it if it's good

[@IonicNebula]

Thank you, Gigguk. Truly, thank you. Re:Creators is an anime that stuck with me from my first viewing. As an aspiring author, this is a show that embodies so much to me. That passion to create, that need to keep going, the urge to want others to accept and like your work... it's a show that truly feels like it was made by passionate creators who weren't making an anime to please the masses, they were making it for THEM. The soundtrack, the characters, the references, the story... everything to me comes together to make this one that I'll hold dear to my heart. It holds the same place in my heart as Madoka Magica. It's truly a show that I adore with a special place in my heart...and having someone with your platform talk about it just makes me so happy. I won't forget Re:Creators. I promise that.

[@gildedphoenix]

Something that done with such passion, is not something that be forgotten ever. That's why the only word I can associate Re:Creators eith is *passion*. The production team was clearly full of it when making this.

[@JOKA03]

Gigguk just can't disappoint with his content

[@layerbox7081]

factsss

[@linusmaslow6232]

No 🧢

[@the_j_machine2254]

Yes he can. His "In a nutshell" video wasn't good.

[@rickchakraborty2087]

@@the_j_machine2254 yup, he undersold multiple anime in his fall video. This is what happens when you try to focus more on making jokes rather actually try to give attention to the shows you are talking about. He literally just watches one episode and that's it for his content material.

[@weebmatic]

@@rickchakraborty2087 enjoyability for a video is much better than a full blown informational boring ass essay

[@MapleShrimp]

"A 7 or 8 out of 10 show that appeals to me is, in my opinion, more important than a perfectly crafted 10 out of 10 classic that doesn't." Nailed it. 🙏

[@ellusiv5121]

“It might not resonate with all, but those that it does, it'll hit deep.” -Ryou from Bocchi

[@nickm3694]

For anyone wondering, the song that starts playing around 8:00 is from the "made in abyss" OST and is named "old stories"

[@bribrigirl115]

Re:Creators is a series that I’ve always been unsuccessful at convincing people to watch, it’s just so damn underrated. I made a terrible video using PowerPoint about it last month to share with some friends with zero success, but it was fun to make anyway! Thanks for giving it the attention it rightly deserves!!!

[@sayhowling]

i came to the point in my life where i stopped recommending people anime whenever they ask me to lol. 98% of the time it's not their cup of tea. so i just tell them to go around the internet and search for one lol. at least then you can "find a gem" by yourself

[@sline1276]

That’s so weird

[@d4s0n282]

@@sayhowling this is why I ask people what kind of anime they r interested in

[@amarthyaduttagupta9208]

Idk how but garnt ends up making me emotional and close to tearing up after every video. At first, I just assumed that he can bring out the nostalgia in people extremely well but then I realised i haven't even watched re creators. Why am I crying wtf

[@Spbm10]

I remember watching Re:Creators years ago and having an absolute blast, but I never heard anything about it anywhere. Heck, I only knew it existed because a single friend recommended it to me and I have no idea where he found it

[@mattwo7]

5:24 It's a standsona that happens to resemble Amidamaru from Shaman King, a show which has been described as Jojo's for little kids.

[@minhakos]

I think about this show often and always want to suggest it to my friends, but know they’re not gonna be able to get through it unless they have that… creative mentality. this show spoke to me so much, as someone who loves stories, as someone who loves to create. and especially as someone who was afraid to show my creations, because I always compared myself to others and was scared of negative feedback. this show helped me realize that creation comes from yourself and is ultimately for yourself. if you create for yourself, everything you make is special.

[@BlueB33dle]

This show really did have one of Sawano's best OSTs, and the fact that I can say that after all this time is impressive

[@afrobumi]

yes, I even use this soundtrack to read other light novel. every track just so epic, that fit to every action

[@EbullientSMP]

Surprised to see some Re:Creators love, but always glad to see it. As someone who has a deep love for stories and fiction, with them having changed my lif, this story is incredibly personal and hits core every sense. It's no narrative perfection, no, but it has a factor to it that makes it that special one-of-a-kind that I'll always love as a fan and creator of similar stories, and I feel those who appreciate these stories will find something to enjoy as well. Thank you so much for this video, it always brings a smile to my face seeing Re:Creators love from someone else!

[@djcwittz3012]

A surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@kaleiohulee6693]

Re Creators is criminally underrated. Greatest anime mash-up, and a love letter to fandoms.

[@BrittN3r]

I'm so genuinely happy to see Gigguk discuss reCreators again!! I was always so frustrated that the anime didn't get the love it deserved. I understand the concerns around the dialogue and pacing, but even then it spoke to my core as an anime, manga, gaming fan.

[@DraxtOs]

I absolutely love the Part where you sum it up in a lyrically beautiful way and then the music starts getting louder and there is this one moment before the storm and shit goes down in the most epic combo of scenes and music of this anime. I rarely cry IRL or even after watching anime, but for real every time this happens in your videos my eyes tear up so much like watching the end of clannad: after story. If there are not 10000 other comments telling you, that these videos are amazing. This is my form of giving you my appreciation.

[@lauriandelauney7992]

I discovered this anime by accident while searching for one of those « re » shows and everything. Honestly, one of the best discoveries I’ve made in such a while. The opening song got stuck in my head for months, and I’m so happy that Gigguk’s doing a vid on it. Truly something that went under the radar and would have deserved more attention!

[@emma_nutella58]

Re:Creators feels like a fanfiction you’d read on archives of our own, where all your favourite characters come to life to meet y/n and duke it out, but where the author actually cares and puts thought and care into the story

[@TheBaS3r]

Ok but Cautious Hero was such an underrated isekai! The ending has me balling

[@depresso81]

The show is a banger itself and the music is a banger as well. I love this show so much. I would always recommend it for people to watch. Thanks Grant for covering this show!

[@depresso81]

@B13 I don't know. I'm sorry. 😅

[@v4rr0lot3k6]

Yeah, this is definitely a must watch for anyone who enjoys just the concept of stories/art being created. Flawed masterpiece.

[@schwidola9657]

Man I'm tearing up just seeing this anime it's just that good and it will forever live rent free in my mind, the fact that many people silently love this anime already brings me joy that it's still being recognized by anyone who watched it without flaunting it! Godspeed to this anime Re:Creators!! Also you cannot change my mind to the fact that ALTAIR can beat anyone because for god's sake SHE CAN LITERALLY MESS UP YOUR POWERS AND ABILITIES BY TAPPING THE LOGIC OF YOUR STORY ITSELF AND ALTERING IT TO HER FAVOR. no wonder the only one who can calm her down is her own creator lmao.

[@TheKhaosLord911]

Altair is like the most broken ass character I’ve seen in fiction because her power is literally having all the powers

[@HotDogTimeMachine385]

"Too much dialogue" Yeah, I remember the characters discussing existentialism, identity, free will, ownership, autonomy, grief and the concepts of storytelling, power scaling, media crossovers all topped off with figuring out how to create a deus ex machina to defeat an unbeatable villain

[@webslinger827]

Absolutely nailed the appeal of this show! As someone who also greatly appreciates storytelling this series is definitely one of if not my absolute favourite anime. Makes me so happy to see that appeal spread to others!

[@Svefngengill]

I feel the exact opposite. As someone that really likes to dive into the why and how of storytelling, this show felt like a spit in the face.

[@webslinger827]

@@Svefngengill oh really? Can I ask why? Would you say your issues are more with the mechanics and plot or the characters and themes?

[@Svefngengill]

@@webslinger827 I wrote a really long disjointed rant under the main video, I can paste it here if you care to read all ~1000 words of it. But to summarise: basically I feel like it failed to deliver writing wise on what it promised in the premise.

[@webslinger827]

@@Svefngengill go ahead. I might not read it all in one go (I get sidetracked so easily I struggle to sit still for shows I _like_ ) but I'm still interested. It's been a while since I've given it a proper rewatch too so you might even remind me of stuff I forgot

[@BeastRobinn]

I started watching this anime after the beginning of this video because I know if Gigguk talks about an older show it does not disapoint, just finished the show and I can fully agree that this show is criminally underrated. Thanks for recommending it for me.