I really loved the design of all the characters, I like how Bakshi portrays everyone as imperfect. Since i'm watching this in 2025, the overt racism feels icky. But I also think when a film brings up those feelings, it in fact succeeded, and is an important reminder of the times. In terms of story I do like how this tackles coming of age and interpersonal realizations in an often glamourized decade. I read a youtube comment saying how in…
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Dragon's Heaven 1988
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
I cannot help but appreciate the artistry in this little OVA. I was not expecting the stop motion at the begning, it was a real treat. And the behind the scenes footage just added to it. I think a lot of love went into this. I'm curious if it inspired Taiyo Matsumoto's "No.5", there are a lot of stylistic similarities.
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