Following the story of Ren, a nine year old boy who runs away and becomes the apprentice of Kumatetsu, a brash beast. Together, they fight obstacles within themselves and one another amidst a journey to save the world. To be completely honest, I haven't watched any movies in a long long time, but I was on a nostalgic spiral the other day and one of my childhood youtubers TheAnimeMan recommended this movie in one of his videos. My interest in this film was further sparked as it's directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the mastermind behind Wolf Children (2012), a film which I love dearly.
The narrative takes an alternate twist on the structure of a Heroes Journey. I loved how Ren and Kumatetsu defy the typical dynamic of master and student, their dynamic fuelling their character arcs on both sides. Films within this genre often change the core personalities of their protagonists within their arcs, however Ren and Kumatetsu both remain lovably the same in that aspect,stubborn, boisterous and impulsive. The world of Jutengai is vivid, colourful and immersive, in both visuals and character. Soft world building is impeccably done and draws you in as you learn about the kingdom alongside Ren. His journey in identity as he wavers between the two worlds is something I relate immensely to. There's not a lot more I can say without giving away spoilers, but I will mention I love the dynamic between Ren and Ichirohiko, and the unexpected friendship between Ren and Jiromaru. Please do watch the film, I heavily encourage you all! As I've returned to tumblr with a warmth in my heart. I hope I can watch more like it. Until next time!! Amina
i considered completely scrapping 7 days 7 movies after the first post completely flopped, but i figured that since i haven't really cared about notes on any of my other series of posts i should really do something with the brief drafts? so, give me some time to catch up on my current work and i'll be sure to post the rest of the series all at once!?!?!
hey hey hey! paris was awesome! took a bunch of polaroids so the aesthetic is on fleek. disneyland really was awesome, best part of the trip for sure! i cried so badly at the Illuminations light and firework show that i forgot to take a picture. my first time seeing fireworks! i ended up standing there in utter awe and sobbing hysterically while staring at the pretty pretty pretty lights -although, the hotel was awful, dirty bedsheets gave me an acne breakout and there was a cockroach and the worlds biggest spider hiding in the corners on the ceiling and i vomited on the ferry and the coach to the horror of the girl sitting next to me, she was cool though, she let me sleep on her shoulder and seemed unfazed by it all, im not going to let those things ruin it for me, rather i’d prefer to look back at the trip fondly. overall it was awesome
Note to self: Next time bring your own bedsheets and sick tablets ~Amimi
- revision guides, revision guides REVISION GUIDES! did i mention revision guides? trust me on this, i was failing science recently and my brother gave me a bunch of his old revision guides since he’s off to uni and they help sooo much. ask your teachers about material in your subjects, flag it down in your revision books (i do this with those lil neon sticky notes) and study, study, study (reblogged a post or two on learning material for those who may need it - indirect recommendation from stalking my friend @mohkomx) revise, rinse and repeat (make sure to takes breaks inbetween!) - going hand in hand with revision guides, studying from books, it reduces screentime and is just better for your eyes mind and health in general (plus i find i remember way more from books then from reading from my laptop?) - music in the background, best to use plain stuff like lofi since i tend to find stuff with lyrics distracting (i listen to lofi livestreams on youtube) or plain piano - here’s my favourite list of songs!. if you’re from a noisy household like me, invest a pair of noise blocking headphones but don’t blast music, keep it at a medium-low sound level -last but not least, notes are key, minimalist, highlighter-freak, whatever you are make sure you take proper notes and keep them neat. imagine you’re taking them for someone who’s life rests on your very nice note-taking shoulders. reading back on them really does help. til next time! Amimi
late at night a few days ago i saw a video of the illuminations firework show in paris that made me cry. today i saw a flyer advertising another firework show on the street and i burst out into tears all over again. pretty things and i can’t mix as much as i want them to. or maybe its just fireworks? i really don’t know. oh dear god i just realised how sappy i’m being lol bye ~Amimi
this. i can't tell whether its bad or whether i hate myself
I feel like my arts been looking worse than usual
#wintersupremacy
i hope all the cretins that prefer the Agony that is summer over winter are finally happy now. enjoy being sweaty and Uncomfortable.
discovering you were someones camp crush is such an honor? like you saw me at all stages throughout the day and you were still attracted to me? best compliment ever what
who wants to make a hidden society of the arts with me? who wants to wear old tweed blazers, blouses, dress pants, black stockings and oxfords with me? we can meet in the same tiny cafe or in a hidden bar. we can paint, compose music, write poetry, stories, read to each other, learn and teach each other languages, new and old, existing and made up. we can critique each other’s work over a coffee or glass of red wine. we can discuss ancient and modern history, artists, writers, old and new composers. we can read newspapers, write journals, learn about what is happening in the world. we can be the silent academic rebels of society. we can make history. both boys and girls, we can be a brotherhood. an alliance. we can change the world
Tuesday 12 July, 11:23pm
this was supposed to be a post about me planning my sketchbook a thought dump but i'm vibing so hard with conan i can't think properly