Land Of The Lustrous: A PERFECT Adaptation

Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous, or Houseki no Kuni (宝石の国), makes brilliant use of the medium of manga to drive its aesthetic and narrative--from the monochrome pallet to her minimalist style and symmetry. How could that possibly carry over to anime? Rather than try to emulate Ichikawa's look, the team at Studio Orange instead took a route unique to the medium of anime to craft a new aesthetic--but one that still captures the spirit of the source. Let's dive in to how both Houseki no Kuni's manga and anime use their respective mediums to the fullest extent to shed light on what makes a perfect adaptation. Enjoy!
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[@UnderTheScopeAnime]

For anyone concerned about spoilers, the video does not cover any manga material beyond what the anime adapted!

[@Octambulism]

FINALLY FINALLY A VISUAL ANALYSIS OF MY VISUALLY-FAVORITE MANGA THANK YOU. There is zero doubt in my mind Orange will be one of the iconic studios of this decade, not only is their approach unique and masterful, their choices for adaptations is pretty much 2 of the 4 mangas I consider 2010's masterpieces (this and Beastars) and the other 2 are Oyasumi Punpun (perhaps-unadaptable) and Jojolion (needs animes for the other parts since it's extremely metatextual, and David Pro has the rights anyway). Random edit: Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 is a perfect adaptation considering their situation and no one can convince me otherwise. Brotherhood might be ultimately better, but aside from the ending they made for 2003 being perfectly congruent with the themes the manga had up to where it existed then, Edward's arc is actually better in 2003 (light and vague spoilers below). Because all Ed had to give up in the manga and BH was his alchemy, which means his "great sacrifice" was just living the way you or I do every single day. In contrast, the ending to 2003 has him recognizing there is no "equivalent exchange" for a life, since each life/person is unique and has no replacement, thus even if he gives up his own life he might not get any other life back. This is more tragic, more powerful, more insightful, AND more realistic than his endgame in the original manga or Brotherhood.

[@ventusprime]

my brain bc its not as normal loves symmetry and I did not know why I loved this anime manga ,I always said there is something in it that I like

[@chrisbowers6505]

@@ventusprime I also could not tell why I was drawn to the manga's style until this video. Just knew there was something that felt "different" about it, even though it was one of my first manga.

[@ventusprime]

@@chrisbowers6505 my bad luck when i find a good manga 1moth gets released in anime :D but the Anime give me that really good ost

[@smirkyvanessa1018]

Under The Scope Do you know if there is going to be a season 2

[@qaztim11]

It is a crime this does not have a season 2

[@corruptedteka]

Hopefully now that the season of Beastars is done, we can get that ?

[@qaztim11]

@@corruptedteka They are producing Season 2 of Beastars right now, hopefully after that is done we can get it

[@corruptedteka]

@@qaztim11 Hopefully. Reminds me I need to watch Beastars too.

[@skulllatte3352]

I know in an interview with Studio Orange after HnK finished airing that they’ve depressed interest in a season 2, but obviously that was a while ago.

[@operaaa5449]

@@skulllatte3352 :(

[@FaeQueenCory]

The biggest reason why we need a S2: We need all the anime-only people to suffer as much as the rest of us. Suffer. And suffer. And suffer.

[@Roman-bw2fo]

Big facts

[@aobariqu9722]

B-but, we will suffer twice 😭

[@squid9775]

we need to take the anime onlys down with us

[@imacupcake]

FaeQueenCory yes. yes. and y e s.

[@imacupcake]

aobariqu 97 it will be worth it 😔

[@Evanit0]

HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF EDITING!

[@mrniesguy3111]

Holy After Effects Batman!

[@DeadPig325]

Fuck yeah

[@corruptedteka]

Heck yeah.

[@ModernDicksword]

Please bring this Manga up in Rant Cafe I wanna hear it get some recognition it’s so good

[@ThatsMox]

Fax

[@SperglordMcFeels]

The music is seriously underrated. One of the best OSTs I've heard and it fits so well.

[@Exel3nce]

what osts did you hear tho

[@rochelle3701]

@@Exel3nce maybe he refers to the musical score, the musical score was also superb

[@rafbi4874]

One of my favorites, if not my absolute favorite op.

[@renhatori2849]

The hole show is underrated like it is like maid in abiss how everyone wes hiping it which they both deserve but at the end of 2017 it stopped like this is the earliest video fkr the the show i have seen And edit this show is consily in my top 2 favorite shows maid in abyss is 3 amd the ancient magus bride is the other that flights for 1 in my top 2

[@chossenone9508]

still thinking about ass

[@mrniesguy3111]

Hope you enjoy! This is my first time editing manga!

[@yeon3176]

It looks AMAZING

[@ramonlegaspi457]

Finally!!!! More content this quarantine season!!!

[@RevanMaverick]

Awesome job! It looks awesome.

[@sahnedits4421]

What software did you use to edit the video?

[@heroofpages7284]

You did phenomenally.

[@shue3771]

Dear new fans, Pls be aware that this manga is extremely depressing. If you like a story with rich character development and world building, then this is for you. Ichikawa's work is high quality, but don't expect fluff with this series. Anyways, great video.

[@overkill1340]

I do love character development, but I am hesitant to continue the series given the things I've heard. I'm usually good with depressing stuff, but I don't think this is the group of characters I want to not have a happy ending.

[@CrashDunning]

@@overkill1340 This is definitely not going to have a happy ending. Pretty much every character is the bad guy.

[@Spacew12]

@@overkill1340 things are in a bit of a cliffhanger right now, with things seeming to go pretty bad for everyone, So maybe wait for a while, or avoid reading to the last chapters

[@HuttsonKill]

@@Spacew12 Ah yes. Schrodinger's story as i call it.

[@skulllatte3352]

It’s gotten to the point where I get physically uncomfortable when I’m about to read a new chapter, something that’s never happened to me before. It’s *very* depressing. A brilliant read, but you’re gonna need to take a lot of breaks for the sake of your sanity.

[@BouzGamer]

23:58 This hit harder than I expected...

[@strngrdngr6572]

That Music Tho! Ugh right in the feels, Yirika is a godess

[@sakuraice22]

Yes

[@jadeuwu9860]

ouch

[@sinzou7591]

Omg clicking into this timecode hit me once more

[@christiancancino2253]

*cries *

[@NotZedMain]

i mean orange made a manga like beastars feels like it's not an anime this studio made cg anime looks way beautiful than it was they basically made what was thought impossible into reality

[@cam2587]

Studio orange is the only studio I trust to do a full cg anime and fully trust they are gonna do it right and that the show wouldn't be the same in 2d (and always an amazing soundtrack)

[@NotZedMain]

@@cam2587 i mean they are the only studio who successfully succeeded making 3d anime looks like this today i hope other studios get inspired and start to make more with the same passion as orange

[@shuyotirah9132]

Its mainly because they rather than trying so hard to like 2d, they imbrace the 3d. I really don't know how to explain it, but basically they exploited cgi's uses to its fullest potential

[@simorovo]

I think it's safe to say that ORANGE is one of the best studios in recent memory, they are fantastic

[@saidwithhyperbole6894]

@@NotZedMain Recent Sunrise works could do a fully CG anime, sometimes their CGI is difficult to tell from their 2D

[@duckIife]

nothing makes me happier than seeing houseki still being talked about, it’s incredible in both anime and manga format and I get the feeling it’s going to be my favorite for a very long time. the overall production of this video is also insane! nies’ editing looks amazing with the manga panels. I’d love to see more scenes from later in the manga talked about, but I get not wanting to go into spoiler territory since most have only seen the anime. I know it’s been over 2 years but I’m desperately hoping for a season 2

[@snowykaze]

ducklife I agree with you wholeheartedly! This was such an underrated anime! It’s a shame a lot of these kinds of anime don’t get that huge word-of-mouth popularity that shounen do, so I always hope Studio Orange know many of us hope for that ever-elusive S2...

[@KATinBLACK]

Do not waiver. I watched an anime get a season 3 about 7 years after season 2. Most of the fans came back to revel in the glory We just gotta keep supporting and loving it ❤️ (and praying)

[@danipop8939]

@@snowykaze I feel like its because it not on widely accessible anime apps. Most people use Funimation or Crunchy roll the only place I found it was VRV it was on kissanime but that got taken down.

[@xaryx2648]

@@danipop8939 I totally agree, I feel like it would be popular if it were more easier to find or if Funimation, Crunchyroll or netflix were to promote it :( still better than Beastars

[@BannenAngelos]

Guess what: 12th Volume June 24th

[@crybirb]

Houseki is so GOOOOOOOOD really hoping for adaptation of everything.

[@surrealcereal3688]

I AGREE, it gets soo hype later in the manga and also depressing

[@crybirb]

@@surrealcereal3688 the theme of phos losing herself is sooooo gooood and well constructed and the visual metaphors omg its crazy good

[@ozzcoremidmx8287]

The words "criminally underrated" do not even begin properly describe the reception and popularity of Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni) but who can blame the Studio? Sadly this incredible masterpice came out just next to another wonderful anime: Made in Abyss...

[@charpkun]

Likewise, i wish there is a similarly great quality analysis of MiA

[@lotus_story]

Phos is like a pokémon like- we got: Cute phos and we have: still cute phos Moon phos and- I um nevermind.

[@sleepyespurr2922]

Did you know that Haruko Ichikawa designed Chairman Rose and Oleana from Pokemon Sword and Shield? Ichikawa may have also played a hand creating the Ultra Beasts such as Nihilego, Pheromosa, Kartana, and Celesteela.

[@pastamasta6814]

I thought I was getting into a nice wholesome adventure about feminine rocks going on inspiring adventures. Man I was so wrong. When I got caught up to the most recent chapter (Devastation) I felt like throwing up for the rest of the day. And I’m the type of guy that doesn’t hasn’t cried over a story since I was a child. 10/10, what a trip.

[@iceyyy9505]

How u so fckin right

[@titanquest15]

Land Of The Lustrous single-handedly dragged me back into watching anime again, as I'd previously fallen off for a couple of years. I was fairly awestruck by the work!

[@Exel3nce]

i wonder what shows you will watch now

[@titanquest15]

@@Exel3nce What do you mean.

[@Exel3nce]

@@titanquest15 after you came back to watching anime

[@diamondeclectic5486]

After seeing this, I can't deny that I take anime a lot more seriously than ever before. I'm fairly certain I'll never see anything quite like HnK again, beyond what I can imagine anyway, but if a show can get a non-weeb like me this engaged, it must have some kind of magic.

[@TheLugiaSong]

Same same! I hardly watch anime ever now, but I watched this one and fell in love with it. I was upset when the season finished, and found out there's no second! :(

[@CaseNumber00]

As much as how great Beastars is, this needed a S2 more.

[@Daelle_snow_]

I 100% agree. I'm a fan of both but... damn, hnk needs a season 2. I love Beastars, it was a pleasure to watch and read, but it didn't left the same emotions Land of the Lustrous did. Every month my heart breaks a little more

[@lNovalandl]

with the manga ending soon, surely we will get season 2 now.... right??? right????​@@Daelle_snow_

[@mexicanhonoka]

The editing in this video is :0

[@mrniesguy3111]

Thanks!

[@SnackersPrime]

@@mrniesguy3111 this is one of the most beautifully edited video essays i've ever witnessed. holy moly

[@sarahrebeccatippling]

I honestly wanted to clap when your credits started rolling. Hell, this was a phenomenal video: analysis, writing, and editing were just amazing. The time and love you put into this shows. I remember seeing the anime for the first time and thinking the animation jarring (2D anime brain mode), but I came to love it because of all the points you mentioned about the 3D sticking to the strengths in its medium. When season 1 ended I bought the manga, and was struck by how different the style was. However, I came to see its brilliance and the was awed by its style that could only be achieved in manga. You have made a video describing everything I felt and more about experiencing both mediums: bravo!!!

[@boomguitarjared]

I'm glad Haruko Ichikawa didn't become an industrial designer so that she could instead make this beautiful and emotionally gripping manga/anime.

[@EAMR262]

One day will have season 2, one day And then everyone will know the SUFFERING!

[@fabreo4041]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@stephenw181057]

"Antarctica suffered for me" Cue her bath as winter melts into spring. Have not we suffered enough?

[@gwynetharisto2944]

People always talk about how Land of the Lustrous made CG work in anime, but they don't talk much about how the CG contributed in the story. This analysis however explained it perfectly, and as a reader of the manga myself, I am so in love with how you explained the actions studio Orange did to perfectly capture the beauty and story of the manga. Thank you so much for this! 💗✨

[@ElysianLys]

Your editor really outdid himself with this, great stuff!!

[@mrniesguy3111]

Thanks!

[@corruptedteka]

@@mrniesguy3111 For real ! You did amazing !

[@strngrdngr6572]

Smol weeblet: "crying"Houseki no Kuni is the most underated piece of art in anime and manga Under the scope: Hold my obsidian katana!!..

[@oakley704]

Fkkkkkkk I miss old phos

[@danielmoneda6182]

I've been waiting for updates (TT)

[@crispycreations6508]

THIS EDITING IS PHENOMENAL AND I LOVE LAND OF THE LUSTROUS AND I NEED A SECOND SEASON THIS VIDEO IS TOO DAMN GOOD😭😭😭😭🤩🤩 I ALMOST CRIED WATCHING THIS I NEED SEASON 2

[@HuttsonKill]

TOO BAD! We get BEAST STARS SEASON 2 instead! 😭😫

[@crispycreations6508]

Huttson Kill I KNOWWWWW😭😭😭😭

[@leylevv7647]

guys I heard that they (maybe) will continue this project after beastars is done. Let's just hope for the best. I want to see laphos, old cairn, and ghost. That'll be cool. But I'd hate to see trashmea lol.

[@_bess]

You and Nies really collectively sell every single series you talk about. Such an important and oft simplified topic too, given the attention it deserves. Fantastic work.

[@omar95136661]

God tier editing and analysis. They worked so well together, that it had a multiplicative effect on the overall video. Congratulations to you two! Crazy that so much content could be made just from the aesthetics. The narrative, character development and buddhist symbolism could easily make for a 30-ish minute video

[@vinlebo88]

At 11:30 I was thinking "nice analysis, too bad it's over already" and was about to close the video...the smooth transition to the anime part made me rather happy :D

[@toureiro]

It was a tall order, creating an anime to match the masterpiece that is the manga. Likewise a tall order, to create a video with a quality to do the material justice. Stunning success on both accounts!

[@gbong802]

finally someone's talking about this anime, about time

[@leylevv7647]

let's just pray for a season 2. We need to continue the suffering, depression, misery, anxiety etc

[@The_Foreman]

Spoilers for after the anime ends: I hope that someone will eventually use Land of the Lustrous as an example in a video essay about birth of a villain.

[@marka8817]

The suffering is only the beginning. We really need that season 2 and 3 and 4 of this show

[@fantxa]

I wish you’d have talked about the music too, cuz that shit’s beautiful

[@zimzamzoom69]

"Here's where their personality shines" Damn, I never took your for sliding in a pun XD Great video as always Edit 1: Kinda sad that we might not get a second season because of how season 1 is structured towards the end

[@vincentreyes4332]

dont say that, WE WILL get a second season. never lose hope. NEVER!

[@EvolvePlaysGames]

Does season 1 differ from the source material towards the end?

[@vincentreyes4332]

No, it just ends in the middle of a chapter

[@zimzamzoom69]

@@EvolvePlaysGames In a way, yes. They cut out a major character that would be integral to season 2

[@Roman-bw2fo]

@@zimzamzoom69 i have seen other anime fix stuff like that with a subsequent season tho, like blue exorcist It's just that when you're watching it all in one go it's a bit... awkward

[@ReN-tw6mb]

This was such a good analysis. Haven't read the manga that much but the anime did get me by surprise and I still love it.

[@catcuty1223]

You should start reading from where the anime left its worth it

[@diegosi3887]

I totally recomend the manga, since what the anime adapted it's not even a 5% of what Houseki does after that. Basically, at that point, Houseki was a "normal" anime, but in the manga... This is totally a masterpiece. Btw, if you wanna read the manga, you should start reading from the 25-28

[@ReN-tw6mb]

Thanks, for pinning the chapters, I'll give it a read. (*˘ω˘)旦~~

[@skulllatte3352]

Hope you enjoy it! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, it just gets crazier from here.

[@YosepRA]

Houseki no Kuni is finally *BACK* after a 10.000 years hiatus! 😭 Ichikawa has finally drop her PS5 down and continue with the series. I'm crying...

[@niello5944]

Proud to be one of the people who were reading the manga back when it was still obscure and unanimated.

[@AaronDanarajF]

HOLY LORD OF AFTER EFFECTS! I will never believe this was neis' first time editing manga and this is one of your best written videos Jack! This might be my new favourite video from you guys. Keep up the absolutely stellar work!

[@verbatos9498]

I really love how they integrate 2D animation into the series without many audience members being able to tell the difference, most people I've met say that the animation was beautiful and that they can't believe it was all CG, they're always so surprised to find out that Orange somehow managed to blend mediums. For instance, the shot of Phos lying down and Kongo putting on his gloves is almost all 2D. Basically, all the super close up shots are 2D so that the audience isn't taken out of the story when seeing (relatively) low detail 3D models super close up. edit: 22:35 is probably my favourite shot, if you look closely you can see the animation of the notebook is 2D but Cinnabar's hand is 3D, but when Cinnabar grabs the notebook, their hand quickly swaps to 2D drawn animation, it's almost unnoticeable, but absolutely beautiful nonetheless.

[@shirleyalaybien]

wake me up when season 2 is here

[@snow3910]

holy crap this animation is amazing :o

[@DeadPig325]

YEAAAH DAAAAWG YOU KILLED IT WITH THE SCRIPT AND THE EDITOR MURDERED THE VIDEO

[@diegosi3887]

We need more people to start talking about this masterpiece.

[@danielarodriguez5487]

Yes! Ichikawa is a genius for creating HnK and I'm currently waiting for chapter 94 :,)

[@danielarodriguez5487]

@@con__ that’s why I said that I was waiting for the chapter :’(

[@midlucid]

The anime was so good at conveying moods, I even cried during some of the scenes because of how emotional it was.

[@rodimusunicronus2089]

When I first saw clips of how the gem cracks on KZbin, the animation and crisp was what attract me by alot and hence I begin to watch the anime and later down the line the manga and I was pretty awow by their major differences that makes them shine in their own unique way Tho aside from what was mention in the video about visual, the sounds and music also added up to the anime adaptation like how crisp the gem are when hitting something or cracking, the sound of them stepping on grass and stepping on concrete like floor in the acedamy and the music used was astonishing due to how it matches the scene where you can go from calm to serious and back to calm again Tho it's quite a shame that there are those people that aren't satisfied that the anime took a different route then the manga and rather, wanted it to be like thats 2D promotional trailer for the manga, I hope who ever still have this thought in mind see this video to widen their point of perspective that changes are not always bad like poor little phos does, its when the moment one can adapt the change, one will appreciate it more

[@drew1drew1]

The manga analysis gave me a new appreciation for a manga that I love and the animation analysis was great too! I really liked how you showed direct comparisons during the credits. Fantastic video!

[@1DeerBra]

this is a 24min worship of HNK and i'm all for it! absolutely amazing video. brought tears to my eyes.

[@modvavet]

I literally just finished catching up on the manga about 10 minutes ago. God, I hope Orange makes more of the anime.

[@H0j0611]

I gotta say, this was the perfect analysis for the perfect adaptation! The editing on this video is AMAZING and just makes me want to read the manga and watch the anime all over again because your video makes me appreciate it even more! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@luckyowl10]

The editing of the video, showing the manga and the anime was breathtaking. I agree with every word spoken in this review. I never liked fully 3D characters until now, I even hated then when they were used in a mostly 2D anime just to cut corners and looked bad. But Orange used them to bring something unique. I can't imagine a fully 2D adaptation of Land of Lustrous being close to this, even if it was animation by a big studio like Madhouse. The way every gem had unique hair that moves differently and shows the character's feeling is beautiful. They were 100% passionate about this project and I hope they continue the story after they finish adapting Beastars. It might not be as popular as it deserves as a emotional masterpiece, which is more creative in story, settings and visual than 90% of the anime that is produced every year. In an industry full of rural isekai and urban school anime, it brings something we never saw before and something we probably won't saw again.

[@JebsonofJeb]

I have a friend who says "I watch anime for the animation. Otherwise I'll just go read the source material". That is the reason he won't watch anything CGI (Land of the Lustrous and Beastars) even if its good. Just because he cant get over the animation. It triggers me.

[@fabreo4041]

Oh hell nah!!

[@Daelle_snow_]

I have a friend like that too. I always tell him that he's just close minded and still bitter over a bad cgi anime that came out years ago. If he can't see the beauty in Studio Orange's animation, he's just blind, tbh

[@Purpletrident]

This kind of close mindedness is truly the worst. Even the earlier CG anime that didn't look the best like Knights of Sidonia and Ajin are still phenomenal.

[@Daelle_snow_]

@@Purpletrident Ajin was an amazing anime, I agree! I also enjoyed Dorohedoro so much, my favorite one so far this year

[@Purpletrident]

@@Daelle_snow_ I've not seen Dorohedoro yet. I don't watch weekly anymore, and I'm still trying to watch fall of last year lol

[@nicolaimarquez2211]

I just saw 50 seconds of the video and had to just comment on the Godly level of edition in those moving manga panels. Only for that, this video is pure gold. But also, you're great making video essays, so I'm in for a ride! Edit: That was indeed a great video! You explained everything that makes both manga and anime such unique pieces of art in their own way. I want to add that the music in the adaptation was also very well made, and it seems like the compositor also cared about the tone very much, adding a bunch of tinkling and bells-like sounds to the music,so it that sounds very much in resonance with a world of gems. God, now I'm all depressed again waiting for a 2nd season that might never come. The manga became my favorite manga when I started reading it after the anime ended, and it would literally be a dream come true if they finished the adaptation. Because it is indeed a perfect adaptation. A perfect adaptation of a perfect manga. I swear this would be my favorite anime if they adapted it all. But as it is, it's still one of the best there is.

[@ragashingo2105]

There's a bunch of good analysis of Land of the Lustrous on KZbin, but I was not prepared for the production value that went into this one. Excellent job.

[@GingerDwarf]

Finally the justice both the manga and anime deserve.

[@ciello1195]

Everytime I hear of this anime again I feel nostalgia despite it being not that long ago

[@fractalesystem3]

Oh my. My comment will just be one among many others. Yet, despite being a sparkle of pixels and bytes in the net, it is filled with gratitude. I cannot imagine how much it took you, guys, to make this video, but I just want you to know that the outcome is marvelous. It speaks my mind, reflects my thoughts, and it is incredibly well made. I am sharing it everywhere. Thank you so much for your interesting insight.

[@naniiiuwu6534]

and you have to use thar one antarcticite scene thank you, now im depressed

[@eyumi_]

I’m late here lol but I swear this is the best intro , video introduction thing I’ve ever seen.

[@TSFCaesar]

A really good vid! This is among the most heavy hitting stories I've read as well.

[@Jaco9307]

I understood that hawks reference in the beginning. Twitter gonna be twitter Also gotta praise you. This is really fucking well made. Good job

[@mrniesguy3111]

Thanks!

[@cf8415]

I have never been so thoroughly convinced to watch a show before

[@shizudeltafan]

watching this after reading the manga is heartwarming.

[@willowisp7308]

THIS VIDEO WAS ASTRONOMICAL AND THE CARE YOU PUT INTO IT SHOWS, AMAZING JOB.

[@cassif19]

I watched this video again just because it's so sunning

[@welsan2074]

Also the music in the adaptation is really catchy and complement the scene really well

[@bananaman3636]

IT'S FINALLY COMING BACK Y'ALL

[@anime_rain3168]

Land of the Lustrous was my favourite anime of 2017 so I'm so happy you guys covered it! Thanks for creating more things to watch in quarantine, thanks again!

[@cyncynshop]

This editing, is so amazing. The fact that I want to go back and watch the anime is the testiment of how good the colors and the scene construction is. It's so beautiful that I could sit in front of this light show forever. Amazing analysis of panels as well. I see a lot of comparisons video for Land of the Lustrous. And I always felt awe at how close it was panel per panel. But it always felt like it misses something when I praised it as such. Your video made me realize that it is because total faithfulness is not necessary in making a good adaptation. And to emphasize Land of the Lustrous anime's shot for shot faithfulness is missing the point of why it is good. This video, the transitions, the editing, and how the music swells in the end. Made me reexperience the beauty of Land of the Lustrous again in this 25 minutes.

[@caIicomoon]

THIS WAS AMAZING WOWOWOW!! Also thank u for using they/them when referring to the gems!! Such stellar video in general!!!

[@quinnsterd4764]

I’m so happy that Houseki no kuni is still being recognized for how amazing it is

[@exteamrocketgrunt6070]

This might be the best anime video ever. That was brilliant.

[@Shdjsjdjdy]

I’m rewatching most, if not all, analysis of the manga and anime while waiting for the next chapter ,_,

[@kosmonatik8393]

This show was amazing! Im not a fan of CGI the way its been traditionally used in anime which tends to fall in uncanny valley territory, but studio orange really took it to another level. I really hope this anime gets a season two!

[@Norbert_Sattler]

There are so many little things in both the manga and anime that I subconsciously picked up, but never consciously realized until you put it into words. I already loved both even before seeing this video, but now I appreciate them even more. :)

[@Apieceofcakeshere]

Yall be strong and wait until Beastars finally has and streamed their second season, theres a chances a second season of this masterpiece will be confirmed 😔

[@yukissmint2125]

I legit teared a bit at 24:00 your editing is so awsome.

[@Vicxzx]

What a coincidence, I recently started watching this show and all of a sudden this video appears even thought the anime goes way back in 2017. I wonder when the second season will be released if there is one.

[@Jaewing]

Well hell, not only the editing but the hella good visual analysis has earned you a new subscriber!

[@galacticcommander4467]

Happy more people are talking about LotL/Hnk. Slowly but surely it's reach continues to grow. Also love how most Lotl vids tackle different aspects of the work weather its manga,anime,themes or the viewers personal interpretations. Great job both of you!!

[@humourlessjester3584]

The art of HnK manga is great. The art in HnK anime is great. They're both different but excel in their mediums. The manga has superb use of negative space and each page pozes with melancholy and loneliness, the likes of which I've never seen in any other manga. The CGI in the anime is leagues beyond its contemporaries and has been cited by every anime critic on what good CGI should be.

[@justanotherf2ppotatogamer61]

They left phos suffering

[@omoshiroi6838]

You did both manga and anime so much justice. It makes so damm happy people still talk about this masterpiece of a series.

[@spacebunny2996]

i'm prayinggggg houseki doesn't become another ouran where we'd have to wait so many years for a season 2

[@Anon-xh3tu]

That editing is god tier. I can only imagine the amount of time put into making this masterpiece of a video.... Props to all

[@Lazer-bp9lf]

Looks interesting. I might give it a watch.

[@chloeorigenes3859]

Watch it ITS REALLY GOOOOOOODDDD ITS MY FAVORITE ANIME I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW IT!!!!!

[@MDrishad-td9xj]

this was definitely a passion project ( yes im talking about both , this video & the anime). great video

[@old_boy9030]

You convinced me to read the manga. What an amazing style

[@LisaDisa11]

I cannot believe how good this video was. Houseki no Kuni has been one of my favorite mangas for years and I've loved the anime adaptation. I've learned so much from your analysis and your research was amazing. And how it is EDITED!! Thank you so much for this amazing video!!!!

[@tora6738]

the editing is crazy

[@MrPF]

This is one of the most beautiful anime I have ever seen, some times I forget that it is CGI, many times they mask 3D with 2D, for a example when they zoom into a small thing, they quickly change to 2D, because in 2D when you want to get closer to something you can infinitely add detail with every frame, but a 3D model has limited detail, it only has what they modelled into it, so like in games you would need many 3D models in different levels of detail for it to work.

[@violetraven8323]

This was so good my dude, you’ve come far👋🏾👌🏾

[@Dreamwalker44]

Chills. Literal chills. The editing and script delivery, whoa. 👏👏👏

[@TheLugiaSong]

Woww I kind of have to get the manga now... I found the first book at a local comic shop, but I was surprised it ended very early in to the anime lol. I feel like buying the whole series would cost a lot butttt it does look really good. Ichikawa looks to really take manga making as an art form, and I really respect that. Land of the Lusterous is so underrated! I get it's not everyone's thing, it feels different from standard anime and it takes a little to get used to that strange atmosphere. BUT once you accept its style it's amazing.

[@shufukillah6772]

Thank you for your analysis on this work. I ended up watching the series, reading some of the manga and going back to rewatch the title. After a long hiatus from the consumption of most anime (unless it was strongly recommended by someone in my close circle), I've been easing myself back into viewing current works and HnK has proven itself to be a precious gem (har har). Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@CRNR00]

OMG I know that most of the material you have came from the manga and anime but damn who ever did the editing for this need somesort of reward

[@mrniesguy3111]

I do like awards.

[@raindrop_33]

I don't really have all the words, but I want to express how much I appreciate this video, both as what is essentially free advertising for a manga/anime I love and as educational material. Ichikawa's and Studio Orange's work really are breathtaking and dense with meaning that an amateur artist like me has difficulty digesting, so to have a video like this breaking down the beauty of it into more mangeable components is priceless for me. Not only can I understand better, I can revisit the manga and anime and actually know what to look for, for my own reference. Anyway, great video! I appreciate all the effort that went to even the editing, with the simple animations and everything.

[@DaGoon_]

Hell yes. I loved this series and it makes me so happy to see it getting more anituber love

[@carlospitteri3146]

I love the anime and manga, I wish it was more popular because it's amazing

[@reaylealmao]

the way that he talks fit with the music

[@jaywye]

I teared up while watching this video. The animation of the manga panels in the first half as well as the syncing with the background music, I was very impressed. The orchestral version of Kyoumen no Nami at the end hit me another time. Thank you for making this.

[@ruud9761]

The most important thing which got me into land of the lustrous is Phos unique (ever-changing) character. How Phos started innocent, naive and lazy. While this changes throughout the series. How Phos starts to, take action, responsibility and doubt about the people and world around her. How Phos is unable to bear all those tasks on her own, but the other gems never seem to truly want to help her. While she keeps struggling and making mistakes along the path to find a truth and solution. Because her character and being, more often than not, does not have what it takes. To me Phos stands for the person who has had enough, who can't stay ignorant any longer in an unchanging world of hundreds of years (including war, relationships, technology and ideals). I was afraid the anime would not be able to capture and reflect this. But they did so very well in my opinion. Hoping for a season 2. PS. yes I used "she" instead of "they", it makes it easier to read/write for me.