I love the title being a literal spoiler for the show's final and biggest twist - and still nobody can see it coming. The author must've been experiencing the exact type of intense glee I live my life longing for.
I recently started watching angel beats and finished it within two days, at first I thought it would be a normal fantasy but towards episode 7 and 12 I started crying out of nowhere, I'm not sure if it's because the characters were sharing their favorite things they wish they did before they died and were taken to the afterlife and they got reincarnated, or the fact that otonashi was left all alone in the school after confessing his love for kanade after she disappeared, I know that after the end credits they all live again but man it left me in river of tears.
This show was a mixed bag for me. The shadows, the programmer, Yuri's backstory, the rushed obliteration of pretty much everyone near the end and even the graduation scene, none of it worked for me. But Iwasawa's episode, Yui, the signing of the organ donor cards, Kanade/Otonashi, the ending (mostly), and the chemistry/comedy between the characters generally were all really great. Kanade having Otonashi's heart struck a particular chord with me because as a kid my I used to like watching chick flicks with my mom and Return to Me was a favorite. Unfortunately when I think about Angel Beats my first thought is of missed potential. Though my second is of Iwasawa belting out the lyrics of My Song with all that emotion! I get chills just thinking about it.
The anime was originally planned as a double season but got cut short due to budget reasons. That's why it felt so rushed sometimes. Also the band GirDeMo was a huge nod to K-On! as the author of the original manga stated. That's why the singers are named Iwasawa and Yui (like Hirasawa Yui). Also Yui is playing a red Gibson SG like the one the HTT sold on Sawakos behest in season two.
One of the many reasons why I love Angel beats some much is the pure concept of it. Waking up in a unknown environment and not being able to remember who you where is fighting. And just later on to learn that your actual dead in purgatory and can't move on from it. BTW Love the work Totaraum
the first time I saw the scene where her three little siblings tell her she's done so much and so good, it's more than enough - I was crying for days having that scene on repeat 18:07
When I tried to watch this a few months earlier, my level of empathy was like Angel's, which means, almost non-existent if it meant the fulfillment of duty and purpose: -I saw Yuri as a mere warmonger, as she would risk the universe's integrity by facing God, even though it could have been the Devil who arranged for the unfairness that befell her life and family; -I did not judge Angel's attack on the Ootanashi. He was dead and he asked for proof of it. She delivered, because that's her job; -I'm not sure I can be so forgiving towards the hypnotist. He was neglected, I get it. But steal someone's identity like that just to get the love of someone who probably doesn't even deserve it... This one I'll admit I refrain from passing on active judgement. It feels too unfair for me to do it, given I do not know that kind of neglect; -And, I saw the humans' actions in resisting erasure as futile. That was the purgatory. They would either be reincarnated or ascend. That's how it works both in the East and West. All they had to do was to either follow rules or fulfill their final wish. Yuri I might even understand why she couldn't do neither, because even in my scenario, I imagine she would need not to be at peace if she hoped to one day face the Devil. My final veredict... This show was perfect. And I, am an idiot who could never deserve to have my sinful eyes gaze upon this wholesome beauty. Because, I spent too much time with my routine of overseeing. My level of human concern and care is very minimal at worst and lowly average at best. I do have one complaint though. It should have been longer. Seriously ? 12 episodes ? For a show this complex with such 3 dimensional characters ?
Thanks for this video. Angel Beats is far, far, from being an A-list anime and has many faults (if only it had been given the budget for double the number of episodes!), but it certainly has some fantastic elements that I think you've done a great job of highlighting. Still get a tear to my eye when I hear LiSA singing My Most Precious Treasure!
It's very clear that Maeda Jun had a very in depth and detailed story for this, but he didnt get the chance to fully express all of those ideas in this short story. Later when he had the chance of making that 6 game long visual novel series, he ended up being hospitalized after the first one released. By the time he had recovered the project had been put on hold indefinitely and has never been mentioned since. It was never officially canceled, but after 8 years I think it's safe to say we won't ever see the full story he had. It's a shame that a story with such potential will never be fully expressed.
Despite the many gripes I hold with this show, the rocket chair scene always makes me laugh. Nice video. I’m about to binge all of your videos now. These are so well done!
You can always count on the rocket chair scene to save the show for someone lmao. Thanks for the kind words, I hope you have a good time with the other videos you decide to watch!
@@Totaraum I’ve been loving them! You make such quality content! I really have stumbled upon a gem of a channel. Can’t wait for you to blow up! Keep it up!
Another great Video, your voice is still really nice to listen to. I also love how you try to find and create a deep meaning of all these animes you watch, i think it really gives me the feeling that theres a real living and feeling human beeing behind your videos. You did a GREAT JOB with this video, keep it up ^^ I will procede to watch all you content and give you feedback. by the way the rocket chair scene get me everytime hahahah.
Thanks again, I'll look forward to future comments from you! I'm glad the meanings I draw from these shows gave you a sense of humanity from my videos. And yeah, that rocket chair scene is pretty dang funny
amazing video this is one of my favorite animes edit i just fully finished the video and wow that was the most motivational thing I've heard in a while thank you
Don't get me wrong, I loved Angel Beats, I just feel like it deserved more than 13 episodes. The good animes are always the ones that feel like they were cut short.
@@kieth_claes3336 definitely, a lot could’ve been done to make the side characters more than just joke deliverers and they could’ve taken more time to develop the main cast and their relationships. I do think they did the best they could’ve done with the time they had, but yeah I agree with you there
I always liked this show. Good message/themes, fun cast. I always have to discount marks because some things never felt fully fleshed out. That's not necessarily the fault of the show or the people who created it, but I always wonder what would have happened if they could have better conveyed they cut some content to better focus on the most important parts. At some point you have to realize you're limited by your episode count and shape your story to be properly told in the time you have. I look at 11 episode shows that I love - Ping Pong, The Tatami Galaxy, and AnoHana (I understand if I get hate for putting this one above Angel Beats, but it's an example of a show that does a lot with only 11 episodes) - that accomplish everything they set out to do. Granted, it has been a LONG time since I watched Angel Beats. It's possible that I'm misremebering the little bit of frustration I had with the show, or that it was unfounded. Maybe I would be more fond of it on a rewatch. Either way, great video once again. Liked, commented, and recommended to the weebs I know. Keep up the quality content!
True, there was a lot that they could've expanded on. I perfectly understand anyone who didn't like its quick pace. They definitely shot for the moon when it came to the amount of content they wanted to cram into this show, but personally I think it worked out well. It might be worth it to re-watch so you can reevaluate those muddy feelings, I'd look forward to hearing what you have to think afterwards. Also, thank you! I'm super grateful for the support
I saw a video analysing this show... It's official. I'm a worthless piece of garbage who couldn't appreciate beauty, even if it donated its heart to my undeserving body ! Best case scenario, I'm gonna end up in a purgatory similar to the anime's. Worst case... I'm gonna end up either in Hell or erased without ever ascending to a higher form.
@@Totaraum sorry for the drama. It's just, I already don't think I'm the best person in the world. And when I think I have poor taste in things... Being a person of good taste and culture is a thing I pride myself of a lot. That belief is something that brings me confort for some reason. So when I don't appreciate something as beautiful as "Angel Beats"... I can't explain it, but it's like I'm violating some fundamental rule... Or a trait of my own. I know how overdramatic this must sound.
True that. If you’re referring to what my friends were saying about the ending, they were watching the show for the first time with me so they didn’t know they met in real life when they talked about how sad the ending is
Am I the only one that find this show extremely boring? The plot is just a huge mass, the characters are boring (just writing a sad story for a character doesn’t make the character good), it is rushed, the only good things I can say is that the music is amazing and the comedy is pretty good
Hey, I totally get where you're coming from with this show, but I'll do my best to explain why I think differently. The plot does drag you in a lot of different directions throughout its short length but I think the constant flow of objectives was fine and it kept the show from growing stale. I especially liked how each plot point fed into the next by adding more context to characters and the world. When it comes to the characters, I agree that they aren't as lovable as tons of characters from other shows I enjoy. I do think they do their job just fine though. Like you said, the comedy was pretty good and characters like Yuri and Hinata were likeable to me because of their charisma. About the sad stories, though, I believe Angel Beats is far from a sad for the sake of being sad show. The reason every character has a tragic backstory is because it fits into the mold of the story perfectly. The afterlife is a place built for accepting tragic ends, and the show's themes about mortality wouldn't come through if every character lived a happy life before death. I think sad moments are more than acceptable when they service the show's themes in a good way and especially when they have a solid message behind them. I agree that the likeability of the characters isn't really tied to how sad their story is, but like I said, most of them are charismatic enough to get by with a passing grade. For example I'm not much of a fan of Yui at all but I still think her final scene was the highlight of the show. And yes, the music is fantastic lol. That's about all I've got, thanks for sharing your opinions!
I love the title being a literal spoiler for the show's final and biggest twist - and still nobody can see it coming. The author must've been experiencing the exact type of intense glee I live my life longing for.
Why must I cry EVERY TIME I see them accepting themselves. What has this show done to me. Great video BTW.
Haha they really make you feel something for a lot of the characters. Thank you!
Finished it again today, and it still had me crying like a baby
I can't even get past the intro before crying
Had this show been 24 episodes I believe it would have been a masterpiece.
Hopefully they keep the original opening if they decide to remaster it
I think it was a masterpiece anyway
@@terraoftime ok
I love this show
Still is a masterpiece
I recently started watching angel beats and finished it within two days, at first I thought it would be a normal fantasy but towards episode 7 and 12 I started crying out of nowhere, I'm not sure if it's because the characters were sharing their favorite things they wish they did before they died and were taken to the afterlife and they got reincarnated, or the fact that otonashi was left all alone in the school after confessing his love for kanade after she disappeared, I know that after the end credits they all live again but man it left me in river of tears.
I can't believe it. I cried again.
lmaooooo
My mans really here just casually turning an Angel Beats review into the most motivational message I've ever heard. God damn, dude. Well played.
It was never really about the review >:)
This show was a mixed bag for me. The shadows, the programmer, Yuri's backstory, the rushed obliteration of pretty much everyone near the end and even the graduation scene, none of it worked for me. But Iwasawa's episode, Yui, the signing of the organ donor cards, Kanade/Otonashi, the ending (mostly), and the chemistry/comedy between the characters generally were all really great. Kanade having Otonashi's heart struck a particular chord with me because as a kid my I used to like watching chick flicks with my mom and Return to Me was a favorite. Unfortunately when I think about Angel Beats my first thought is of missed potential. Though my second is of Iwasawa belting out the lyrics of My Song with all that emotion! I get chills just thinking about it.
The anime was originally planned as a double season but got cut short due to budget reasons. That's why it felt so rushed sometimes.
Also the band GirDeMo was a huge nod to K-On! as the author of the original manga stated. That's why the singers are named Iwasawa and Yui (like Hirasawa Yui). Also Yui is playing a red Gibson SG like the one the HTT sold on Sawakos behest in season two.
That K-On! tidbit is super interesting. I made the connections between the two myself but I never imagined they did it on purpose
One of the many reasons why I love Angel beats some much is the pure concept of it. Waking up in a unknown environment and not being able to remember who you where is fighting. And just later on to learn that your actual dead in purgatory and can't move on from it.
BTW Love the work Totaraum
Thanks man, I also think the premise of this show is super strong
the first time I saw the scene where her three little siblings tell her she's done so much and so good, it's more than enough - I was crying for days having that scene on repeat 18:07
Perfect summary and analysis
Thank you!
im glad others are talking more about it. Its is one of my favorite pieces of media.
When I tried to watch this a few months earlier, my level of empathy was like Angel's, which means, almost non-existent if it meant the fulfillment of duty and purpose:
-I saw Yuri as a mere warmonger, as she would risk the universe's integrity by facing God, even though it could have been the Devil who arranged for the unfairness that befell her life and family;
-I did not judge Angel's attack on the Ootanashi. He was dead and he asked for proof of it. She delivered, because that's her job;
-I'm not sure I can be so forgiving towards the hypnotist. He was neglected, I get it. But steal someone's identity like that just to get the love of someone who probably doesn't even deserve it... This one I'll admit I refrain from passing on active judgement. It feels too unfair for me to do it, given I do not know that kind of neglect;
-And, I saw the humans' actions in resisting erasure as futile. That was the purgatory. They would either be reincarnated or ascend. That's how it works both in the East and West. All they had to do was to either follow rules or fulfill their final wish. Yuri I might even understand why she couldn't do neither, because even in my scenario, I imagine she would need not to be at peace if she hoped to one day face the Devil.
My final veredict... This show was perfect. And I, am an idiot who could never deserve to have my sinful eyes gaze upon this wholesome beauty. Because, I spent too much time with my routine of overseeing. My level of human concern and care is very minimal at worst and lowly average at best.
I do have one complaint though. It should have been longer. Seriously ? 12 episodes ? For a show this complex with such 3 dimensional characters ?
Thanks for this video. Angel Beats is far, far, from being an A-list anime and has many faults (if only it had been given the budget for double the number of episodes!), but it certainly has some fantastic elements that I think you've done a great job of highlighting. Still get a tear to my eye when I hear LiSA singing My Most Precious Treasure!
I'm glad you liked it! And I 100% agree about LiSA, that's one of my favorite performances period
This is one of my favorite anime. I recognize that it has a lot of faults, but it does a great job focusing on the important parts. Great video!
couldn't agree more, I'm glad you liked the video!
It's very clear that Maeda Jun had a very in depth and detailed story for this, but he didnt get the chance to fully express all of those ideas in this short story. Later when he had the chance of making that 6 game long visual novel series, he ended up being hospitalized after the first one released. By the time he had recovered the project had been put on hold indefinitely and has never been mentioned since. It was never officially canceled, but after 8 years I think it's safe to say we won't ever see the full story he had. It's a shame that a story with such potential will never be fully expressed.
while I really enjoy what we got, I can grieve for what could've been too. I heard great things about that first visual novel
I love that song meaning so wholesome
Despite the many gripes I hold with this show, the rocket chair scene always makes me laugh. Nice video. I’m about to binge all of your videos now. These are so well done!
You can always count on the rocket chair scene to save the show for someone lmao. Thanks for the kind words, I hope you have a good time with the other videos you decide to watch!
@@Totaraum I’ve been loving them! You make such quality content! I really have stumbled upon a gem of a channel. Can’t wait for you to blow up! Keep it up!
This guy is a legend even though his views are low he spends lots of time to make high quality videos
Thank you! I’m glad you think so highly of these videos
Another great Video, your voice is still really nice to listen to. I also love how you try to find and create a deep meaning of all these animes you watch, i think it really gives me the feeling that theres a real living and feeling human beeing behind your videos. You did a GREAT JOB with this video, keep it up ^^
I will procede to watch all you content and give you feedback.
by the way the rocket chair scene get me everytime hahahah.
Thanks again, I'll look forward to future comments from you! I'm glad the meanings I draw from these shows gave you a sense of humanity from my videos. And yeah, that rocket chair scene is pretty dang funny
amazing video this is one of my favorite animes
edit i just fully finished the video and wow that was the most motivational thing I've heard in a while thank you
Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you really liked it
Thank you bro you gave some sort of closure. I found the ending so sad and depressing but your video helped me feel better
No problem, I’m glad to hear it!
Great video. This is too underrated.
Thank you!
The anime honestly should have had a season 2, it had great potential, but it just felt like it ended right after it started
Don't get me wrong, I loved Angel Beats, I just feel like it deserved more than 13 episodes. The good animes are always the ones that feel like they were cut short.
@@kieth_claes3336 definitely, a lot could’ve been done to make the side characters more than just joke deliverers and they could’ve taken more time to develop the main cast and their relationships. I do think they did the best they could’ve done with the time they had, but yeah I agree with you there
keep dat shit up lovin these reviews 🤜🏽
Great video. Might check it out since its on Netflix.
Please do, it’s a short and super entertaining ride
i love your videos
brrooo why did the angel beats thing not click with me when i first watched it
Aww this is so cute!
Thank you!
GREAT VIDEO
Thank you!
HOW DOES THIS GUY ONLY HAVE 378 SUBSCRIBERS?!?!?
I always liked this show. Good message/themes, fun cast. I always have to discount marks because some things never felt fully fleshed out. That's not necessarily the fault of the show or the people who created it, but I always wonder what would have happened if they could have better conveyed they cut some content to better focus on the most important parts. At some point you have to realize you're limited by your episode count and shape your story to be properly told in the time you have.
I look at 11 episode shows that I love - Ping Pong, The Tatami Galaxy, and AnoHana (I understand if I get hate for putting this one above Angel Beats, but it's an example of a show that does a lot with only 11 episodes) - that accomplish everything they set out to do. Granted, it has been a LONG time since I watched Angel Beats. It's possible that I'm misremebering the little bit of frustration I had with the show, or that it was unfounded. Maybe I would be more fond of it on a rewatch.
Either way, great video once again. Liked, commented, and recommended to the weebs I know. Keep up the quality content!
True, there was a lot that they could've expanded on. I perfectly understand anyone who didn't like its quick pace. They definitely shot for the moon when it came to the amount of content they wanted to cram into this show, but personally I think it worked out well. It might be worth it to re-watch so you can reevaluate those muddy feelings, I'd look forward to hearing what you have to think afterwards. Also, thank you! I'm super grateful for the support
Yep, crying...damn it, I love it!
Happy to hear it!
I just understood the ending of Angel Beats with the organ donor thing
I saw a video analysing this show... It's official. I'm a worthless piece of garbage who couldn't appreciate beauty, even if it donated its heart to my undeserving body ! Best case scenario, I'm gonna end up in a purgatory similar to the anime's. Worst case... I'm gonna end up either in Hell or erased without ever ascending to a higher form.
nah, come on, don't be so hard on yourself
@@Totaraum sorry for the drama. It's just, I already don't think I'm the best person in the world. And when I think I have poor taste in things... Being a person of good taste and culture is a thing I pride myself of a lot. That belief is something that brings me confort for some reason. So when I don't appreciate something as beautiful as "Angel Beats"... I can't explain it, but it's like I'm violating some fundamental rule... Or a trait of my own.
I know how overdramatic this must sound.
interesting
that's good to hear
why the fuck do you have under 1k subs yet produce good review videos on par with bigger channels
I thought it was a happy ending they do meet in real life after being reincarnated 🤔
True that. If you’re referring to what my friends were saying about the ending, they were watching the show for the first time with me so they didn’t know they met in real life when they talked about how sad the ending is
I was attracted by girl with big gun
Lmao
5 out of 10 not enough feet
I know, I’ve got a lot to learn
any 2024 people still here?
Eine Frage bitte gib das auch bitte auf deutsch alle folgen bitte das werde sehr nett und Dankeschön bitte
69th like
Hell yeah
Am I the only one that find this show extremely boring?
The plot is just a huge mass, the characters are boring (just writing a sad story for a character doesn’t make the character good), it is rushed, the only good things I can say is that the music is amazing and the comedy is pretty good
Hey, I totally get where you're coming from with this show, but I'll do my best to explain why I think differently. The plot does drag you in a lot of different directions throughout its short length but I think the constant flow of objectives was fine and it kept the show from growing stale. I especially liked how each plot point fed into the next by adding more context to characters and the world. When it comes to the characters, I agree that they aren't as lovable as tons of characters from other shows I enjoy. I do think they do their job just fine though. Like you said, the comedy was pretty good and characters like Yuri and Hinata were likeable to me because of their charisma. About the sad stories, though, I believe Angel Beats is far from a sad for the sake of being sad show. The reason every character has a tragic backstory is because it fits into the mold of the story perfectly. The afterlife is a place built for accepting tragic ends, and the show's themes about mortality wouldn't come through if every character lived a happy life before death. I think sad moments are more than acceptable when they service the show's themes in a good way and especially when they have a solid message behind them. I agree that the likeability of the characters isn't really tied to how sad their story is, but like I said, most of them are charismatic enough to get by with a passing grade. For example I'm not much of a fan of Yui at all but I still think her final scene was the highlight of the show. And yes, the music is fantastic lol. That's about all I've got, thanks for sharing your opinions!