Thanks to the anime, Westerners Today we can understand some more the intrinsic Japanese culture. And they have for studies like Kyoto Animation who They have shared their views on everyday life with us, ethics, and religion, as well as his ideas about “duty,” “honor,” and “obligation.”
The sad news of what happened in July 2019 at Kyoto Animation has touched the whole world. Because unlike the Western animation industry, The Japanese do not only target children, but they create series for all ages.
An innovative study
Kyoto Animation was founded in 1981 by producer Yoko Hatta and her husband Hideaki Hatta. But since then They were already leaving the conventional, because they preferred locate their offices outside of Tokyo, where it is common for large production houses to be located.
The peculiarity of Kyoto Animation lies in the effort of and by humanize their characters more, adding shots of everyday life, such as putting on a shoe, arranging one's hair, and touching one's face. Another point is that the protagonists are given specific characteristics and features to add personality to them.
Kyoto Animation also became the first to use 3D technology for their animations, this gives more depth to the scenarios they present to us.
On the other hand, KyoAni also It is recognized in the industry for breaking with the classic remuneration of artists, of paying per frame. But it recognizes the work of its animators and pays them a regular salary.
This production house has a great list of anime, however, today I present my personal selection of The 6 Kyoto Animation animes you have to see:
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu / The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
This 2006 series is about the life of high school student, Haruhi Suzumiya and those caught up in their madness. Although Haruhi is the central character, the story is told from the point of view of Kyon, one of her classmates.
This was one of their first popular animes abroad., even in the United States. While it has three installments, they are all really good.
K-On!
Aired in 2007, K-On! It tells us the adventures of four girls, Yui Hirasawa, Ritsu Tainaka, Mio Akiyama, and Tsumugi Kotobuki. They are in their first year of high school, and enroll together. in the school's light music club.
Free!
This story is from 2013, and focuses on four friends who are fond of swimming, Haruka “Haru” Nanase, Makoto Tachibana, Nagisa Hazuki, and Rin Matsuoka. After winning a swimming tournament and graduating from elementary school, They go their separate ways. However, life brings them back together!
Hibike! Euphonium
Broadcast in 2015, Hibike! Euphonium tells the story of Kumiko Oumae, a girl who was in the brass band club in high school. Later, she returns to visit her club, this time as a high school freshman.
In the Hibike! Euphonium installment, they used 3D technology, giving the story even more realism.
Koe no Katachi – A Silent Voice
Considered one of his masterpieces, A Silent Voice is a film released in 2016. This story revolves around Shōko Nishimiya, an elementary school student who is deaf from birth And when he changes schools, he begins to be bullied by his new classmates. One of the main culprits is Ishida Shouya, who ends up forcing Nishimiya to change schools. But then Ishida begins to feel the bullying imposed on him by his own classmates.
This film was widely accepted and The study won acclaim from both the public and critics, thanks to its interesting history and its work in animation.
Violet Evergarden
The story broadcast in 2018, unfolds around the “Auto Memory Dolls”, people who had originally been hired by a scientist named Dr. Orland to assist his wife Mollie in the task of writing novels, and who Then they began to be rented to other people who required their services.
This series was one of the first to air on the Netflix streaming platform.
Kyoto Animation rises from the ashes
On July 18, 2019, the anime industry experienced one of its darkest episodes. But fans and the community of colleagues didn't leave Kyoto Animation alone. The distribution company Sentai Filmworks started a GoFundMe campaign to support KyoAni. And the fans' response was immediate.
Others who joined this cause are Yahoo! Japan and JAniCA (Japanese Animation Creators Association). Together they created “Kyoto Animation Support Fund” through Yahoo! Net Fund. The money raised will be used for the families of the victims and the studio's reconstruction efforts.
Although it has been a hard blow for this great anime house, the staff of Studio 1 has already returned to work. In an official statement, the company thanked all the love and support that they have received from fans and the anime community. Likewise they promised continue creating animations and not give in to the darkness.
We know Kyoto Animation will soon be back on track and will be giving us great stories. Tell us in the comments. What are your favorites from this study?
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