Fate, Freedom and Fabric: An Analysis of Kill la Kill
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Music used:
Song 1 - Blumenkranz (Ragyo Kiryuin Theme) Kill la Kill
Song 2 - Theme X (Xenoblade Chronicles X)
Song 3 - Ambiguous (GARNiDELiA - Kill la Kill Opening 2)
Song 4 - Winter Cup (Kuroko No Basket)
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Ah... yes the anime that takes a sisterly argument over clothes to outrageous and glorious levels!.
Oh my god your right! XD I love it!
"fuck your clothes" "no fuck your clothes" and then the world went to shit
You know what we need? an anime about a youtube comment argument
Pretty much
Clothes are a metaphor for identity relative to society.
I suddenly remembered the previous debacle over Ryuko's scantily clad design that people mistakenly took as pandering to fan's fanservice consumption tendencies, which I thought back then that her Kamui form actually makes sense of you think about it. I thought that, Studio TRIGGER did this for a reason, as they did constantly in their previous works like TTGL.
At first, Ryuko despite her tomboyish nature, was actually in fact ashamed everytime she puts on Senketsu's Kamui form. Furthermore, Satsuki on the other hand, sees it as a necessary tool to further improve herself, to the point that she even berated Ryuko's shame as a weakness. Over time, Ryuko, with her improved relationship with Senketsu, learned to work past the shame, and even embrace the concept, just like what Satsuki intended for her.
The objectification of Ryuko's Kamui design is representative of people's judgement of an individual expression thru clothes. Ryuko's initial reaction to it seemingly represents her initial point of view towards her femininity and how she initially sees it as her inherent "weakness" of some sort, and probably the reason why she puts on her jacket all the time. Satsuki represents her idea, with how she's having a hard time with Junketsu, that fashion sometimes, no matter "outlandish" it is, must be worn with pride if it conforms on your own expression of ideas.
Clothes, or lack thereof, usually expresses people's point of view on how should people see them as vs. what people see them as. Clothes has always been an expression of one's interest, desire, culture, upbringing etc. Ragyo, with her totalitarian approach towards freedom of expression, threatens that idea, by making people wear the same type of clothes as her "fashion" dictates.
Nudist Beach's goal is to show Ragyo that clothes, don't even matter, as long as people have the desire of freedom expressed.
Not bad
I loved kill la kill’s style and humor, but was often dazzled by the amount of narratives and symbolic systems popping up in quick succession within it. I’ll never forget the way they made a naked shackled woman run around killing alien suits using her toenail and making it feel non sexual and genuinely glorifying her strength within the scenario. Your suggestion of the meta-narrative focusing on individualism vs UNIFORMity really CONNECTS THE THREADS and allows me to use puns like the name of the show is. Just like gnostic mythology, I don’t quite get the whole message ya trying to push through but godamn does it have a great aesthetic in a way that really makes me feel like a message must be in there somewhere
The narrative of individualism versus totalitarian uniformity is present throughout the show. The show puts fascism and communsm on the stand, "give up your individuality, become like everyone, dress like everyone else, look like everyone else and submit" it speaks of how suppressing our differences with an external uniform appearance can make it easy to suppress our individuality. It takes some soul searching for Ryuko to understand this, at first feeling ashamed at her outrageous outfit, _so different,_ until she embraces who she is, her unique differences, and they become her strength. Taking it to the extreme in the final arc: nudist beach refuses to cover themselves, showing every part of their inner self to the world, whereas the COVERs feed on the individual until there is nothing left but an identical drone, bereft of humanity.
@@bfranciscop okay I don't see the communist angle
Soviet communism maybe but is that authoritarian oligarchy with extra steps not the true blue communism the dictatorship of the proletariat
*Fascism* however
I can buy 100% easily from general aesthetics to everything else
@@anarchomando7707 They don't know what communism is, but most people don't so I don't blame em.
Aleczandxr could review a potato and by the end I'd think that potato was a good to great anime somehow...
Potatoes are super underrated, tbf.
So a Berserk Casca video ?
@@Aleczandxr - Have you seen the potato arc reactor?
I love Kill La Kill, not as much as Gurren Lagann but I love the idea of the female characters not only being badass but also how they show off their feminine sexuality and are proud of it, hell they even use it as a weapon in the series, it was something even the second or third episode covered, on how Ryuko really shouldn't have felt embarrassed for showing off her sexy side, and that rather she should embrace it. It's a nice message that I feel gets lost today (especially with female characters), that it's ok to show off your sexy side and still be a badass, and that there's nothing wrong with that, made me appreciate my own sexuality a lot more, and to overall respect it more. Also Shinari and Imaishi working on a Trigger or Gainax show is always a plus.
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This is literally my favourite anime of all time. Thanks for the great video.
Incidentally that scene from Episode 6 you talked about at the end of the video is one of my favourites in the entire show, but I have a different interpretation of it.
His rejection of Satsuki's offer of tea, as well as the fact that she can sense his presence but not tell he's not behind her like usual seems like it almost catches her off guard. That slight sense of shock combined with the music playing in that scene makes it feel intensely bittersweet to me, and not at all ridiculous, despite the premise of the situation. It's a reminder that what Sanageyama has lost in exchange for his newfound power and maturity runs deeper than you might expect (not just his vision, but perhaps his ability to connect to other people).
But more than that, on rewatch it seems more like a reflection on Satsuki herself. In order to compete with her mother, she abandoned her ideals and became the tyrant she was opposed to. Essentially, in exchange for power, she lost her humanity. This is encapsulated by her decision to put on Junketsu to face Ryuko. She forces herself to wear something unsuitable and in exchange is put through excruciating pain. Like Sanageyama, she gains maturity, and, like Sanageyama, it sets her apart from others, because of course she cannot accept anyone who hasn't yet realised that one day the world will force them to make that bargain too.
Like you said, Kill la Kill packs a lot of meaning into its scenes, and that's part of the reason why I think it's so awesome.
Satsuki's speech directly referencing both 1984 and Animal Farm always gets a sensible chuckle out of me.
But it was a genius move from the writer 😂😂
i just
It stuns me how well people like you can put these thoughts into words. It's the kind thing people like me wish we could do. Most of the time I just have a faint understanding of what a story is really saying, but the way you go into such great detail is amazing! Bravo! You've helped give me a better foundation as to why this is my favorite anime. I really appreciate this.
I truly appreciate that, Anthony! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment, and I’m super glad that you found what you were looking for in this video.
One of the things I find interesting about KLK is how it uses fanservice to parody fanservice anime. People who dislike fanservice tend to justify their dislike as they think it makes the characters involved more shallow and are only judged by audiences for appearances alone, and as such are often turned off of Kill La Kill because of the nudity. The issue arises when one realizes they are judging Kill La Kill for it's appearance alone, taking a shallow judgement of it. Just like Ryuko had to accept the nudity that came with super powers, viewers have to accept that there's nudity along with a rather deep story.
I remember watching kill la kill, and i hated the fanservice so much i literally couldn't make it through episode 2. I know the show is trying to say people who judge off of fanservice are shallow, and after watching this review, im tempted to give it another chance, but i just can't stand how easily these characters give up their sexuality just for fanservice's sake. I understand now that the nudity is a conscious choice that represents the themes of the narrative, but they could at least establish a character before presenting an action (aka establish the trade off of nudity for power before the character just shows up sexualized). It's a tough pill to swallow, and I hope you understand why I can't bring myself to enjoy this show.
@@pieperson444 I would strongly recommend it. I was made deeply uncomfortable by it all when I first tried to watch kill la kill. I mean my dad and grandfather were pastors and I had a rather sheltered upbringing. It took me I think 3 times to get over my own preconceived notions about what is right based on a puritanical world view. Once I allowed myself to see past that surface and really watch the show and understand the message I realized how deep and awesome it is, becoming one of my, if not my favorite show of all time, but also I have to appreciate that my own struggle with getting into the show is a real life expression of the very themes of that show. I think trigger intended that and it makes the message hit home a lot harder.
@@sassyviking6003 9 months later, Ive watched the show over 40 times. It's my favorite now.
@@pieperson444 damn. This is some character development you’ve gone through!
@@pieperson444 lmfaooo good on you. Im the same way, I still hate fan service, but Im glad I learned the lesson of not being as dismissive over an entire work or character because of an aesthetic choice (same with people honestly). One of my fav anime too, and I definitely like it better than Gurren Lagann
Every time I listen to one of his video essays I get goosebumps and cry. The passion and reason behind his voice along with his incredible ability to see so far between the lines is simply amazing!
You could probably fill a lifetime or two with analyzing Kill la Kill
I've wanted to read up on discussions about Kill La Kill ever since i saw it, but never really got around to searching and most of the videos don't really dive into it's themes like your video has, so i'll definitely check out the sources you linked. Keep it up!
Much thanks!
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You, sir, are one of the best animetubers out there. If I had time and will, I'd do exactly what you are doing. I'm glad there's someone out there capable of explaining symbolism in such a beautiful way. Thanks.
That's incredibly kind of you to say, thank you.
YES! As soon as you said on twitter that you were watching KLK, I knew you'd be making a video on it one day, and that day has finally come! :D
You got me..
Aleczandxr i love channel amazing video will do more hunter x hunter characters analysis
absolutely love your content! Kill la Kill is a masterpiece in my eyes, I've always loved it for the strong themes woven into its narrative, and you did an amazing job summing them up in this video! thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy the channel!
I think about klk a lot, i really enjoy the message about nudity, and how it mocks both itself and the viewers. idk it makes you think
Kill La Kill is one of my favorite series. This was a great video
Thanks!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you for this Aleczandxr!!!!! One of my favorite anime of all time, DON'T LOSE YOUR WAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!
I love ya for watching! Been enjoying your input in chat on LoreRunner's FF LoreRun marathon btw, I've been checking out the vods lately.
Kill la Kill is one of the best anime of the last 10 years. On top of being a delightfully intense and over the top action show, it's filled to the brim with deeper meaning and symbolism. The fact that you were able to dig so deep into this show with one video is amazing, but what's even more amazing is that there's so much more beyond what you touched on. Stuff like the parallels between the events of the series and the history of Japan as a nation, the conflict between individualism (Ryuko, Mako) and conformity (Satsuki, the Elite 4), the link between fashion and social hierarchy, etc.
I fucking love this show. Satsuki best girl, don't @ me.
7:00 Notice how when Satsuki and Ryuko change into their Kamui’s battle forms
Ryuko says “Life fiber synchronize!” Meaning that she is becoming one with senketsu or working together with him.
While on the other hand Satsuki says “Life fiber override” meaning that she isn’t working with juneketsu but controlling it.
Kill la Kill is so good. Gurren Lagann was my second favorite series for so many years, when I first caught a glimpse of an anime that reminded me of it, I dove right in. The start was so strange but so entertaining and full of life. The more I watched it, the more invested I became. While both series explored different themes in different ways, one thing they both shared was a concept that I always loved: Unity. No matter what comes our way, or what challenges await us in the end, as long as we are united, there's nothing that can't be accomplished. Kill la Kill had shades of that as well and it was such a blast to watch. ^_^
May I ask what was your first favorite?
@@homerola2 Between the 2? Gurren Lagann.
@@tailedgates9 Fair enough. Though I was asking because you said TTGL was your second favorite series.
@@homerola2 Ohhhhh. My first is Yu Yu Hakusho. :3
Kiryuin Satsuki is the best female character in anime.
Just the best character full stop, really.
Lol you trippin’ bruh
Yes
her and ryuko are two of the best, but personally I think makise kurisu's takes the cake.
The hyper sexuality in Kill La Kill shocked me when I first saw it. Mainly because it was a good anime, but reminded me of soft core hentai. I feel like Anime had to top it with Darling in the Franx 😂 lmao
Dragon Ball Black It was crude, vulgar, unseemly and degenerate.....I loved it!
BlackScape I'm sorry about darling in the Franx m8
i wouldn't call it hyper sexuality, nudity is meant to make show ridiculous. To show symbolics in the most crazy and ridiculous way possible. Just like in Gurren lagann, drills were put in every scene to ridiculous degree ;D yet still to show determination, and pursuit. Clothes and nakedness is used same here ;D
characters look too cartoonish for show to be hyper sexual
@@jacek107ify that molestation scene though
I agree
Kill La Kill made me go back to anime^^
I think it's a great and intelligent show, who kind of "hide" that side behind an apparently fun and silly facade. A master-piece, if i may say.
Kill la KIll ... My opinion : one of the most bombastic and amazing animes out there, and it is very revealing of what it is , both literally and metaphorically, it almost screams right of the gate to show what is stands for, and what does it want, and you just get into the seat and just drive in this crazy rollercoaster that you don't know where it will take you, but you don't even care ... because the way you got there was one of the most bizzare and amazing experiences you will ever see.
What I got from it was living life without the social hierarchy that clothing brings and being ashamed of our nakedness
Big agree. In many senses, clothing is used as a way of showing superiority over others, and it is through clothing in the show that humanity is subjugated to the whims of whoever holds the threads. To be naked is to essentially have free will to exist as one wishes to exist, not bound to someone else's ideological whims, but able to choose your own unique path with confidence and in stride.
Kill la Kill is my favourite anime for a reason. I hate when people say this show is just about naked chicks fighting because it's undeniable that these themes are present, and that means they just missed the message, or couldn't be bothered to understand it. To understand Kill la Kill, one must first understand what the show means by "Getting Naked": when Kill la Kill says to "Get Naked" it's not telling you to just go nude in public like many people might think, it's telling you to show your true self to people without any inhibitions, to not let other people decide how to live your life (aka what you "wear"), but to make your own decisions and stand by them. It's a hymn to individualism, freedom of thought, liberation from the shackles of society and, despite what people might think when they see the character designs in this show, feminism. I hate when people say this show objectifies women because the two main protagonists are two girls in skimpy clothes, because it couldn't be farther from the truth: in fact, there isn't a single character in this show that you don't see naked eventually. This show normalizes nakedness not only for both genders, but to a degree where after a while you don't even notice it anymore, which fits perfectly with the theme of the show, as normalizing nakedness metaphorically means normalizing individuality. Satsuki and Ryuko are also two strong female leads who just aren't afraid of showing their sexuality to people (Satsuki is already that way, Ryuko becomes it), but don't let people objectify them in the slightest, owning their own sexuality instead, so if that's not feminism then I don't know what is. This show means a lot to me and literally changed my life, and seeing it slandered around for its "fanservice" makes me really mad, because the themes are there, but people refuse to acknowledge them, so thank you for creating this analysis to show people what this show really has to offer!
Fantastic Video my dude
Thanks Boxx.
*Sees a Aleczandxr video about Kill La Kill* oh goody! Some sweet analysis on my favourite waifus.
Catching up to your backlog of videos I haven't seen is such a treat, lol
1st time watching the series: pretty good with a tearjerker of an ending
2nd time watching the series: even better that made me ball my eyes out multiple times throughout the series
Just watching the last 1.5-3 minutes still made me cry because of a few lines that when changed slightly for the English dub: From “Welcome home sister” changed to just “Welcome home” made it go to a larger scope because of each persons different experiences in life (example- any time my brother would return home from Afghanistan) causing viewers to think that their own experience or parts of life (large or small) everyone (that I’ve met and showed the series to) can relate to Ryuko in some way from her past or her present that we see. And that is why Kill la Kill isn’t good- it’s fucking amazing! also when I originally saw the series I didn’t feel much but “Eh ok. I’ll accept this but it’s not my favorite part” whenever a moment that would have been (heavily) censored on toonami (especially that bath scene which made me feel awkward and not wanting to watch the rest of it) (doesn’t count the small pantie shots from angles and Senketu’s skirt being too short) but when I showed it to people they thought I watched it only for said censored moments which when denied I must explain why I watched it, and gave up and resulted of rushing to Senketsu’s death and then rewinding right back to episode 1 and had them sit there and watch it from the very beginning so they could understand the reason I watch it (aside from the gorgeous art and animation) and causing another inner fan of nonsensical crazy as fuck animation.
Didn't expect this, but it's not unwelcomed.
Emiya Shirou could agree more
Kill La Kill and Gurren Lagann were the reason why I was so hyped for Darling in the Franxx. Unfortunately they werent met. I still have hope though that Trigger will produce another masterpiece. There are 2 more shows the studio has promised to bring us and I cant wait to see. Hopefully they have learned what they did wrong in Darling in the Franxx, which could have easily been something much better.
I think darling in the franxx wasn't that good cause it wasn't directed and created by hiroyuki imaishi as gurren lagann and kill la kill were.
GOD BLESS YOU! My favorite show is finally being analyzed by you.
It's interesting to see how dissonance of framing can affect the viewer's perception of the narrative's thematic integrity. While most gratuitous shots would take away from a story's subtext, it actually works in favor for Kill la Kill.
It may not be as cohesive and on the nose as its spiritual predecessor (though one could argue that TTGL's structure wasn't exceptionally cohesive either), but it's still rife with themes. It irks me when people dismiss KlK as being devoid of substance - solely a mindless action show with tits.
the shows themeing is so expertly chosen and powerful, that most people flat out miss it. not because its subtle, nuanced or hidden, but because they are either playing into one of its meta commentaries; not liking the show because of all the shallow fan service and in doing so, revealing themselves to be the shallow reviewer thats judging a book solely by its cover, or because the themeing so powerful and blunt that they are too busy nursing the concussion they just got to worry about what precisely was in the sack of bricks, rocks, hammers or whatever that they were clobbered by!
I agree with you. Always love how well your videos are made. Keep up the good work man!
Kill la kill was a very fun ride.
Cheers!
I physically couldn’t click on the video faster
alex pls talk about the boondocks
VFT5 ooohhhhh that would be interesting
Appreciate the frequent upload bud!
Thank you for explaining this so succinctly. This has been one of my favorite animes, but it wasn’t until I saw this video that it became solidified on my list! Thanks for making this video.
You’re very welcome! I’m really glad this video is still getting around a little bit. Glad to help.
Always love seeing a new video of yours, wonderful job as always dude!
Thank you!
This is getting me to want to do a rewatch. I watched this when I wasn't truly looking for these things and thanks to you I might catch them this time.
Kill La Kill was probably the most unpredictable anime I've seen so far. I think the way the series took turns and implemented new things all the time in such a small number of episodes is mainly why I couldn't view it as detailed and thoughtful as through this video.
I'd be interested to see you tackle the theme of individualism represented in anime. For example like here or in Neon Genesis Evangelion, maybe even with Piccolo in DBZ.
Anyway I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos.
Kill la Kill is neat and all but check out how cool Killua's skateboard is.
While I watched anime as a child...I stopped for a while as a teenager and early 20s but then I watched THIS two years ago cause it looked interesting and THIS anime got me back into anime.
Kill la Kill is full of powerful moments that hit me in the heart.
The family that took her in has one of if not near the top of the list best big hearted idiots from anime. (I am horrible with names sorry) She is so integeral to the story that they have multiple episodes that show how much the MC needed her. By the same token the idiot needed the MC to make her life have real meaning, and to help the family itself become a better family. Senketsu is also someone that the MC needed in her life; as she brought up she had lived her life as if it was one battleground after another never really learning what being cared about was like; Senketsu and the brief moment with her father is why her life is now on track.
I always appreciate your perspective on the shows I love. I would like someone that is good at analyzing the elements to review Zatch Bell in its entirty since I love the story and show and do not know a better way for people to learn what is good about it, the goofy exterior I feel is to hard on some at the out set to see the good story/characters/ and nature of the series, it is over 103 episodes long despite the last third only being in subtitle Gash Bell form.
I know this is very late, but I love how you pointed out the importance of family in this show. Ryuko bonding with the mankanshokus was a quite a wholesome part for me because I adore stories like this. Good natured people trying to give happiness to lonely, individuals whom their circumstances made them self-reliant.
I feel like I need your channel to get the deeper meaning in my favorite anime. Thank you once again.
No problem at all, thanks for supporting!
The show I can't stop watching analysis of even after years later because it's so densely packed.
Yes my dude great show choice 👌👌👌👍🅱️
What a badass anime! I had so much fun watching it, another great video dude! Keep it up!
Once again an awesome video... Keep up the good work.
Cheers.
That blood during Junketsu's first donning. Sliding on the tile with her bare foot. Like a dream I had before. Of course.
I like to imagine kill a kill was thought as a well thought concept and then the writers just got super drunken and wrote the script of the episodes
It manages to balance comedy and lore so well
Perfect timing just finished rewatching it. Great video.
Many thanks.
Please watch Serial Experiments Lain, it will be worth it. ;)
Someday!
=)
Oh man that show is a field day of symbolism
Clothes can hide ones flaws (physical and metaphorical) with whatever outfit the person chooses.
Being naked leaves a person with nowhere to hides these flaws. They are forced to embrace it
I love this anime so much, but I could never quite put into words why. And this video absolutely nails it in words I couldn't have put better myself.
Thank you very much, I'm delighted to hear that.
Oh hey, I wish I had caught this analysis when you first uploaded it. Guess I should subscribe!
Kill La Kill is my all time favorite anime and I could talk about it and its themes forever. The concept of fate in the show isn't one that I had really considered before- At least not in this sense. I had taken the "red thread", the kamui, as being what connects all the different main characters- As a symbol of their bonds. The first opening even suggests this, with how everyone is wrapped up in the same thread. They cannot escape each other's presence, which at first seems as though it suggests they're tied up in the same fate (which they are) but by the end of the anime suggests that they've all formed some kind of unbreakable bond with each other, that the spirit of togetherness brings them together somehow.
You're right to say that this kind of dual meaning is super prevalent in KLK, to the point that I probably haven't noticed every single detail yet despite having watched it no less than five times (The thing about the tea has flown over my head every single time). This is a show that my appreciation for rises every time I watch it, and I encourage anyone who hasn't watched it more than once to do so.
By the way, if you haven't already, check out Re: Cutie Honey. It's a 3-episode OVA that Hiroyuki Imaishi was involved in, and it's basically the precursor to Kill La Kill- Several of its plot points are even identical. It doesn't have as much depth as KLK does (Its themes are extremely well communicated but are very simple comparatively) but it's worth a watch just to see where KLK came from.
Great video, you have a new subscriber!
Thanks, glad you liked the video!
This was a awesome anime because I was so curious about what the anime is all about! :D Great video bro!
Thanks again!
Aleczandxr your welcome
Nice work, a small touch i've always liked in the series was the characters initially being embarrassed before getting used to their attire, cleverly demonstrating a form of growth and self respect
Btw, the scene in OP2 where both Ryuko and Satsuki are tied up by life fibers fits your theory perfectly
Just beautiful my man
Thank you!
Well that was unexpected. Kill la kill of all things...
Justin Desmond of all things? It's a thematically rich series so I don't see why it's that odd to see alexcander to cover it.
A hell of a lot deeper than I thought it'd be. I should go back to watching it.
My respect went up a thousand times.
Did I watch it again or fully for the first time?
how watching kill la kill gooes
*episode 1* oh a fun little fan servicy action show
*end of final episode* WHY THE FUCK AM I CRYING OVER A SHIRT
I really like your videos
Really good analysis.
Cheers.
Of this, I'm certain: Ragyo has the absolute best hair in anime by a long shot
Great video
Thanks.
I actually came here expecting some hidden message that I missed from Kill la Kill but it turns out it is just about the decide your own fate that was said in the last episode. The show isn't subtle but very blatant so its fine.
Nice touch on the main weapon being a scissor that cuts the thread of fate that is the life fibers.
I researched the meaning behind the title Kill la Kill, in japanese it could mean cut what we wear, indicates how the story is about cutting/killing the controlling clothes but also decide for yourself what to wear iow choose your fate.
excellent analysis of one of my favorite anime, now excuse me while I go watch it again.
Thank you!
I would personally love it if you made a video about akagi or kaiji because the mentality of the main characters would make for a great analysis video
I’m not very interested in covering Kaiji in a video and I don’t know anything about Akagi.
Good to see I'm not alone in my thinking
Ryuko eating a lemmon whole instantly signals her character.
I loved kill la kill but never saw it as all that deep. Looks like I'm gonna have to rewatch it and try to find the stuff you mentioned. Great vid btw
It's a trigger anime. They're always about more than the surface stuff.
Thanks.
God fucking DAMN I need to watch KLK again. I remember how much I loved this show when it first came out.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Well this wasn't what I expected nor wanted.... But something I needed well done again 👍💯
Thanks!
If anyone is interested in the themes and philosophy similar to KLK then you can read Sartor Resartorus; you never know you might enjoy yourself.
Did anyone else cry on this anime...i fucking did
i am honestly super happy you made a video of this, looking at a somewhat lesser known and underrated game. Is it possible that you would make a video about mob psycho 100 in the future?
No, probably not. I think it's discussed decently enough and it's not something that I'd really be itching to discuss. I also just don't know if I could say anything insightful about it that isn't obvious.
Kill la Kill is easily one of my top 5 anime of all time simply due to the two things it does excessively well: style and symbolic meaning. Where's other anime like JoJo's (another favourite of mine) are overflowing with style and those like Evangelion are almost literally bursting with symbolic meaning, Kill la Kill does both but never too fat over the top to lose its audience. I went in to the show afraid it was just some ecchi garbage for entertainment, but by the end of the first episode I genuinely didn't even consider the series sexual tone as anything other than symbolic and meaningful. As ben zur below me pointed out, they managed to make a naked woman running around using her toenail, and made it work amazingly well. I'll also say that I firmly believe Ryuko and Satsuki are two of the best written female characters in anime. Polar opposites in presentation and personality they feed off of one another insanely well and have so much raw character to them that I find it impossible not to love them. For once the girls aren't tropes that have cut and paste personalities like every other damn anime that can't help but take the lazy route. They remind of Guts and Griffith in a way, in that their differences and way they work together is actually intoxicating. Watching Ryuko struggle to call Satsuki sister for the first time was not only adorable as all hell but it also tore my heart out. These two girls have been without any loving family their entire lives despite their complete opposite lifestyles and upbringing. And here on the battlefield before the end of it all they find exactly whats been missing this whole time, somebody they can genuinely call family. Given Ryukos relationship with Makos family and the themes behind the episode where the family got rich it was easy to see that family was something Ryuko desired and was starved for. This only helped to strengthen that moment where she struggled to blurt out the word, as she was essentially diving into an unknown pool for the first time unaware of what the temperature would be like. I love Kill la Kill to death.
One of my favorite anime
We can talk at length about the characters and story and whether or not it holds a candle to Gurren Lagann, but I think we can all agree that the music in Kill La Kill is the best in the medium.
great vid
Thanks.
I haven't watched the video yet but that GENIUS title change though
Ha, that was the idea of a commenter. I can't take credit for it. It is very clever though!
I loved it, I really do
About to go to bed, and boy Im glad Im ending today on a good note :D
Yayyy a kill la kill video!! This show is in my top 15, sometimes top 10 depending on the day. :)
Speaking of anime full of unusual women, a central nonhuman character like Senketsi, and overall bizarreness ... how about Magus Bride? I'd love to see a video on that!!
Aw, well I won’t be making a video on Magus Bride.. Sorry about that!
@@Aleczandxr oh well.
Youjo Senki?
Haven’t seen it.
@@Aleczandxr Ooh, I'm not sure if you'll really like it, but I don't think you can argue that it's not FULL of interesting psychological and philosophical content!
On the topic of threads of fate, I always thought that the Moirae Sisters from Greek mythology is a fair comparison to the 3 main sisters (if we count Nui as a "Soul Sister"). Obviously Ryuko would fit Atropos, using scissors to cut through fate and all. Nui would act as a Clotho counterpart, not only because she weaves clothes, but also due to her being the very beginning of the story by killing Isshin Matoi. That leaves Satsuki as a Lachesis counterpart who measures out the lives of people, and while it's a bit more of a stretch I think it works anyway.
Love it boyo
Think you could make a video on Tokyo ghoul? It does have some nice topics you could touch on. And I personally prefer you refer to the manga because it does do things better
I dropped the anime and haven't read the manga so needless to say I have no plans for it and wouldn't even be able to right now.
I honestly love the show, and really like seeing people appreciate its nuanced commentaries, rather than getting hung up on the spectacle and fanservice.
Always when you make a video, I just find myself agreeing with you. I love kill a kill for it's extravert animation with mature elements. Recently I also came upon an anime which was also extravert and mature. It's called 'Devilman Cry Baby'. I highly recommend it and would love to see one of your videos about it.
Keep up the good work and thanks for an awesome video!
I've seen Devilman Crybaby and I enjoyed it, but I won't be making a video on it because CZcams has enough Devilman Crybaby analysis. But thank you very much for the support!
great analysis of one of my favorite shows! something something killua's skateboard
Ha, thanks!
Any chance we could see a video on Johan Liebert along the lines of your video on Lunge and Eva from Monster?
Nope, because this exists: czcams.com/video/dU2uy4oyq2w/video.html
I really enjoyed this show
Cool.
Great video, you should do these types of breakdowns on Tokyo Ghoul. Despite diverting from the manga, I still loved it and it’s subliminal messages
Thanks! But I don’t read TG.