#review of kyoto

[animehouse-moe]

Sound! Euphonium Season 3 Episode 1: New Euphonium

After an almost excruciatingly long wait bordering on a decade, Kyoto Animation has delivered Sound! Euphonium season 3. Seeing Kumiko step into the role of club president in full, this debut episode is a reminder of the race against the clock that Kumiko and her fellow third years find themselves in with their goal.

Similarly, this debut episode is a great reminder of Kumiko's past, all the passion that exists within it, and the bright future of the Kitauji high school Wind Ensemble.

Supported by a core KyoAni team with strong history, the episode shines incredibly brightly- in the hands of assistant director Taichi Ogawa. In a symbolic show of faith that series director Tatsuya Ishihara has in their right-hand man Ogawa, the longtime secondary has been gifted the first episode of this new season- and they refuse to let Ishihara down.

[somlkyi]

idk if anyone already pointed out it yet, but i really like how tokyo tower is visible in the background of every revue in the movie too

and interesting detail in the revue of co-stars:

when hikari is falling, tokyo tower is upside down

and then it's normal again

[sleepynanakoo]

i've been thinking about violet evergarden

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— ❀ I remember watching this show for the first time during lockdown, it was the height of my return in watching anime shows again since school's out and there was nothing to do. My friend recommended it to me while we were looking for something to watch during her sleepover, we don't talk anymore, but I will be eternally grateful for her since she's the person who pushed me to watch my all-time favorite anime, Violet Evergarden. I have this shit tattooed on my body— best believe I LOVE and have a lot of shit to talk about this anime. Too much actually that after 3 (or 4?, idk) years, I still don't know where to start. Let's start on where I got hooked— oh, spoiler warning, go watch the show before you read this 'cause this is not going to be spoiler-free.

꒰ྀིㅤepisode one: "i love you" and auto memory dolls⠀ ಿৎ

From the first episode, I already know that this was a post-war setting, and don't get me wrong— I love war stories, not because of the violence, but because it's so inspiring and you can learn so much from it. I think I got that from my dad, he was the one who educated me about world wars, more than my history teacher.

So, this was a time where a lot of people didn't know how to read and write. That baffles me, I can't even imagine not being able to do something so simple? no, expected of me? I don't know, just something. I mean, now it's so normal that I'm writing about this anime show that I absolutely love, like how am I going to share that with other people? How will the show even exist without the writer?

It really makes you realize how important this skill is, especially for communicating with people who aren't with you. Jesus, I remember thinking a lot "Damn, if I were to meet up with my friend, how am I supposed to tell them where I am?" — additional information, I'm so bad with directions and navigation so let's just say, if I was reincarnated in this era, I would be 90% lost.

Another thought is, oh how fucking embarrassing would it be to let someone else write out your feelings to someone that you like, but also, how endearing it is that someone loves you that much that they set aside their pride— get vulnerable infront of a stranger so that their feelings would get to you.

"I heard that my childhood friend of mine… recently received a marriage offer from another man, so… I want you to tell her this! You were the first person… who was kind to me. I appreciated it. You were everything to me. I would have done anything for you. Anything at all. I want to know how you feel. I want to understand what’s in your heart. Even though… we’re apart now… I love you."

It's so simple... yet incredibly beautiful. An Auto-Memory Doll's profession was to be able to write— no, translate the feelings of a person to another. How are you able to understand them? But more importantly, for Violet, what's the meaning of I love you? When do you say it? How do you know that you love someone? What is love?

That's when she rushed into Claudia's office, demanding that she wants to become a Doll. Not because she wants to be able to help people communicate, no, it's because she wants to know what the word "love" means. She never heard it before, and the first time she ever heard it was during the last moments of her in the battlefield with Gilbert, when he was telling her to go and live freely— not as a weapon but as a person. It was his last words to her before the place exploded, before she never got to see him again.

That was the part that got me hooked. At times, I would think that I know exactly what love is, but sometimes, I would be completely clueless. Those moments where I'm clueless were moments where I am asked "What is love? What does it mean?" How am I going to explain it to someone like Violet? And then the doubts come in— do I even know love? Is love what I feel or is it familiarity?

disclaimer: up until now, I don't know what to feel about the whole... age gap thing with Violet and Gilbert. don't get me wrong, I HAAAAAAAATE IT— it ruined the show for me that's why i'd think of it as another kind of relationship, not romantic. lmk your thoughts 'cause that's my only ick with the show, this gorgeous gorgeous show, ruined by a man (why am i not surprised)

Anyway, that's all for this day. There is MUCH to talk about Violet Evergarden so I don't want to do it half-assed. Message me if you wanna be mutuals! I'm new here so if there's anything I missed or anything that I did wrong, please let me know!

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[redsamuraiii]

HIROSHIGE’S JAPAN

Journey across the old Tokaido Road connecting Tokyo to Kyoto in Edo Period through the eyes of the French artist Philippe Delord as he explores the 53 post towns along the scenic route. Utagawa Hiroshige is famous for his artwork depicting the route in 1832. 200 years later, Philippe Delord set out on his own journey as he re-discover this mythical road on his scooter. He documented his findings in this illustrative journal where he share historical paintings, personal sketches and commentaries as he attempts to retrace all the exact spots. It’s like watching a travel road trip vlog as he describes the uniqueness of each town along the route, such as the food, festivals, scenery, people, culture, architecture and more. As someone who loves hiking in nature, this is a very pleasant read. I love browsing through it after a long day of work while listening to meditative music and imagine myself walking there. Hope to go hiking in Japan one day and explore the post towns seaside route such as this or the mountainside route like the famous Nakasendo Trail wandering around like a Ronin.

[springfieldork]

Fun Things Are Fun

I wouldn’t say I grew up watching anime. Most of my childhood was spent with shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars or Avatar: The Last Airbender. Sure, I had seen the occasional clip from shows like Dragon Ball or Pokemon or even more recent works like Attack on Titan, but the idea of ‘anime’ being different from cartoons never really entered my mind until I somehow sat down in 2016 to watch K-ON! Looking back, I have no idea why I decided to watch something so outside of my comfort zone, but I’m happy I did because K-ON! introduced me to anime, and it has made an indelible mark on my life because of it.

K-ON! Focuses on a high-school girl named Yui Hirasawa. She’s an airhead and clumsy and innocent. And at first glance, she and I could not be more different. But as the show moved past her introduction, and I got to see Yui struggling with picking out a club to join, I realized that there might be a little bit more to her than I had thought, and I empathized with her on something very unexpected: the feeling of being aimless and a little bit lost.

I had always struggled with not really knowing what exactly I wanted to do, and questions like ‘What do you want to do when you’re older?’ or ‘Where are you going to go to college?’ were ones I had to deal with on a weekly basis. And I was just smart enough — or maybe pessimistic enough — to realize that I couldn’t be a writer and an astronaut and a trauma surgeon and an aerospace engineer and a marine biologist and an archaeologist and a chef and a diplomat and a… you get the point. But I was also a kid who ‘had a gift’ and was ‘way smarter than the rest,’ so I couldn’t just give up. I ended up grinding away and eventually got burnt out working toward an uncertain future after realizing that not only was I not enjoying life in the present, but I didn’t even have a guarantee of enjoying it later. And I guess I saw a little bit of myself in Yui because a part of me wondered if I could learn anything from this strange and timid girl. So I kept watching.

Yui ends up joining the Light Music club with three other girls; Ritsu, the tomboy genki drummer, Mio, the shy but responsible bassist, and Mugi, the cheery and easily excitable keyboardist — Azusa joins the band a year later as well, but for now, it’s just these four and their club adviser. A common joke you might see regarding this series is that K-ON! is a music anime where they never play music, and there’s certainly a bit of truth to that. Most of the band’s days are spent doing nothing but talking, eating cake, and drinking tea — I mean, the band’s name is literally ‘Ho-kago Tea Time’ — which begs the question, what is this show actually about? And to answer that, I would like to use a quote — one that I really think captures the essence of K-ON!

“Fun things are fun.”

Yes, yes, truly the erudite our protagonist Yui is with such a compelling and insightful take on the nature of things, but it’s true. Fun things really are fun. And I think a lot about this quote even today. All too often, we go through the fun parts of life without really appreciating the simple joy that comes with them. Yui believed in having tea and eating cake and practicing songs with her friends because doing all those things was fun. Having fun was the point. And as I have continued living my own life, I have tried to keep that idea in mind. Obviously, my life did not magically become enjoyable and happy overnight, but I really have found myself appreciating the small things more. I’m still not quite sure what the future holds — and that can be a very scary thing indeed — but I do know that I can always enjoy the fun things now, regardless of what might happen later. So, thank you, K-ON! for reminding me about the love that comes with the small stuff — and for introducing me to an art form that would change my life in so many more ways. 

If you’re considering giving this anime a try, I highly recommend it. Because in a world where the good parts of life can pass us by in a blink, it can always be helpful to remind yourself that fun things are fun.

[anime-of-the-day]

Anime of the day: Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga OVA

Alt title: Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen OVA

Released: 2017

This is a two episode OVA. Each is based on a section from the light novels. The first connects to the ending of the Kyoto arc. The second will make more sense if watched after the Illuminati arc.

[thedesignair]

Hot Hotels: Suiran, Kyoto & Shisui, Nara, Japan

There aren’t many hotels that are steeped in history, yet both Suiran and sister property Shisui both share similar traits. With hundreds of years of legacy between them, staying in these unassuming design properties hidden on the outskirts of two of Japan’s oldest and most important cities are destinations unto themselves. Working perfectly as a city pair, Kyoto and Nara are for those looking to…

[topoet]

Squarepusher Plus

 A friend burned a cd copy of Squarepusher release with the only info being it was by Squarepusher. It  may be his Burning’n Tree (2002). As a stand along I have ultravisitor (2004) & as mp3 I have Damogen Furies (2015). The music is sometimes dissonant, rhythm driven electronic mix of drums’n’bass fun. It is, to me, in the experimental jazzy mode, no attempts to be pop, dance or even jazz. Music…

[i-am-distressed]

NORITOSHI FIGURE COMES IN SATURDAY NORITOSHI FIGURE COMES IN SATURDAY NORITOSHISNNEKSJSJAMj

Still unreal to me they made one to begin with, maybe after they animate the 3 colony battles he'll have more merch :')

[teainspoons]

Momo Tea’s Kyobancha | Tea Review

[yasminewestbank]

right now, a hotel in kyoto, japan is mass rated falsely 1 star reviews by israeli people because the hotel refuses to serve idf soldiers.

this is the message the soldier had recieved:

if anyone is willing to help report the false reviews, it would help this hotel greatly. i think they deserve help with that for being ethical.

this is a link to the reviews on google maps

reblogs would be appreciated.

this was posted in an israeli group, so no non israelis know about it yet

[sergioguymanproust]

Bridges,gates and pagodas in Japan are painted red to protect them from evil entities that lurk in the woods and have for centuries been so desperately trying to attack gods and goddesses abode .Well,perhaps some of you if you visit the Japanese woods specially where shrines and temples are locate will feel the energy that is generated by these sacred places of worship,Shinto was the original religion of the Japanese people,later Buddhism was introduced and both religions have coexisted peacefully for hundreds of years ,so we are told .I believe because of these islands of volcanic origin and ridden by tectonic faults deep in the sea and land ,many of its folklore was born out of the need to find a rational explanation to natural disasters, but the visitations of extraterrestrial beings added a layer of mystery and charm to the japanese folklore,well macabre and dark throwm in for a good measure.The woods will always be a source of supernatural phenomena. Words by Sergio Guyman Proust.

“ Kitano Tenmangu Shrine “ // lotus.m.lotus

[retoreview]

Introduction:

Nestled within the vibrant landscape of the anime industry, Kyoto Animation, often referred to as KyoAni, stands as a beacon of creativity and innovation. With a rich tapestry of history dating back to its inception in 1981, this esteemed animation studio has become synonymous with unparalleled storytelling, visually stunning animation, and an unwav....

[stenoodie]

Uni and Scallop Don at Hana Don Japanese Cuisine & Bar Markham

Uni and Scallop Don at Hana Don Markham. #uni #chickenkatsuwithcheese #rawscallops a/U

Hana Don Japanese Cuisine & Bar located at 9255 Woodbine Ave Unit B14, Markham After a massage, my mom and I had a kid-free lunch date at Hana Don, a restaurant that I had my eye on for the longest time.  We actually have had their food here before but in takeout form, so I feel like it doesn’t count.  To enjoy fresh raw fish and their dons, you just have to eat the real thing at the restaurant…

[mechanimereview]

Tamako Market is Hard to Write About

Kyoto Animation is a studio that I don’t enjoy as much as other people do because it is always a 50/50 sort of scenario.  Will the next show I watch from them be a show that I really like and/or are the most beautiful things that I’ve ever watched? Shows like Sound Euphonium, Amagi Brilliant Park, Nichijou, Violet Evergarden, and Kyoto Animation’s adaptations of some parts of Full Metal Panic. Or…

[parfumieren]

Kyoto (Comme des Garçons)

Composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, Kyoto is a gorgeous cypress-and-cedar fragrance with warm, fruity components. Its family resemblance to Aedes de Venustas and Avignon is clear, but its emotional tone is quite distinct from its counterparts. Shadowy, clean, spare, and tranquil, it suggests a still point in the midst of life's hurlyburly, a meditative oasis for the weary traveler.

It opens with the tannin-tinged astringency of unripe persimmons-- a fitting association, since persimmons (kaki) are beloved throughout Japan. Eschewing blatant sweetness, this fruity note is a welcome alternative to the much-overused citrus, and segues smoothly into a cypress accord notable for its green freshness. From there, it settles into a muted cedar and patchouli blend with no need for unnecessary embellishment.

Kyoto's mixture of the sacred and mundane is clearly inspired by the city for which it's named-- a place where ancient temples border on tourist attractions and geiko in sumptuous kimono take side-street shortcuts to their nightly zashiki. In such a place, everyday life takes on a gloss of high ritual without ever losing its pragmatic grasp of the facts. Between the earthiness of Aedes and the lofty heights of Avignon, Kyoto takes the peaceable middle way.

Scent Elements: Cypress, cedar, vetiver, coffee, teakwood, patchouli, amber, immortelle