In an era of smooth, CGI-filled digital illustration and high-speed three-dimensional modeling, there is something deeply satisfying about going back to the old, handmade, and expressive brushstroke form of art. Similar to the letter written by hand, some anime movies have a handwritten aura to them, being nostalgic and emotional. As the vast majority of audiences pursue hyper-realistic seasonal hits, an underground wing of the industry still breathes in the art style of the 60s and 70s, with flowing lines and psychedelic style.
The most innovative cinematic experiences tend to fade into obscurity in the competition of colorful or realistic options. The unique premise or experimental art style of masterpieces is buried under the hype of traditional titles, just because it seems too different at first glance. However, to some anime fans, these movies are treasure troves. Produced by the studio behind Dandadan, Inu-Oh is a rock-and-roll historical epic with a staggering 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It needs to be heard just as much as it needs to be seen, and it is high time we talked about why “Inu-Oh” is the best concert you’ll ever see.
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Combining Music And Monsters In Ancient Japan
The Muromachi Period Reimagined As A Glam Rock Stage
Inu-Oh is a historical fantasy set in 14th century Japan. The period setting should not deceive you; it is not a dry history lesson. It is the tale of an unlikely friendship between Tomona, a blind biwa player, and Inu-Oh, an actor who conceals his physical deformity through a mask. The two find a common interest in music, which overcomes their position as outcasts in society. It is a story of identity and the ability of art to shatter curses, told from a viewpoint that is both primordial and astoundingly modern.
Who’s That Character?
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
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The best part about the movie is that it turns the conservative Noh theater of the Muromachi era into a rock concert full of energy. As the surrounding reality is kept at a historic level, the acts of Tomona and Inu-Oh burst into pyrotechnics, huge stage constructions, and heavy-metal guitar sounds that are directly out of the 1970s. It is an artistic, daring collision of the old world with the new soul, which proves that there is no difference between the spirit of rebellion and the expression of the soul.
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Reminiscing The Raw And Expressive Art Style Of The Seventies
The film itself is directed by Masaaki Yuasa, featuring his unique style and making it the most prominent characteristic of the movie. Rather than focusing on moe or other trends of contemporary anime, it takes on a loosely flowing, psychedelic aesthetic, evoking the 1960s and 1970s. This may be one reason why it has not received mainstream idol treatment, but it gives the animation a fierce expressiveness. The characters move with flowing liquidity, capturing the energy of the movement of dance in a manner that can never be repeated in rigid CGI.
And anyone who enjoyed the uniqueness and fantasy of Dandadan will find the same creative DNA in Inu-Oh. Its music scenes are literal show-stoppers, long, atmospheric, and visually imaginative, a fever dream of sound and light. The movie does not just show a dance, it allows you to hear the biwa strings dance and the feet of the actors pound. It is an overload of emotion that pleases any animation enthusiast with animation in its pure, unrefined movement and rhythm.
The Ninety-One Percent Gem That Deserves Your Fever
An Underrated Gem That Captured The Hearts Of Global Reviewers
Although it has been overlooked by ordinary audiences, critics have been singing praises for the movie. With a 91 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics describe it as an eye-and-ear feast and a musical masterpiece. Critics enjoy its audacious risk-taking: a combination of historical tragedy and the style of David Bowie in the 1980s glam rock. It reminds you why you fell in love with animation: its ability to show something that live-action is impossible to show.
People who watched Inu-Oh have praised it, but it is a secretive treasure in the midst of a flood of competitors. It warrants broader coverage as it presents the highest level of what can be done by ScienceSARU when the studio has complete creative freedom. In order to raise more extraordinary, more adventurous, more hand-crafted stories, we have to back the titles that already exist. Inu-Oh is not just a movie to watch; it is a revolution you have to join, and it asks you to see the legend with your own eyes.
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- Release Date
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October 30, 2021
- Director
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Masaaki Yuasa
- Writers
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Hideo Furukawa, Akiko Nogi
