Tekkonkinkreet | The American Anime Movie

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2021
  • Taiyō Matsumoto manga adaptation by Anime's first American Movie Director Michael Arias, Tekkonkinkeet.
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  • @Stevem
    @Stevem  2 роки тому +15

    Sources
    jmaf-promote.jp/en/animation/FeaturingStudios/STUDIO4C.html
    ANN Michael Aria Interview
    web.archive.org/web/20110722122837/pingmag.jp/2006/11/22/making-taiyo-matsumoto-tekkon-kinkreet-into-anime/
    tanukirepublic.net/2016/09/07/interview-michael-arias/
    hp.michaelarias.net/resources/Press/en/Otaku-USA-2007-10.pdf
    web.archive.org/web/20160304045910/www.pelleas.net/aniTOP/index.php/title_44
    www.trojan-unicorn.com/stories/exclusive-interview-michael-arias
    blog.alltheanime.com/tekkonkinkreet-turns-ten/
    www.midnighteye.com/interviews/michael-arias/
    www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/03/02-1/feature-ten-years-of-tekkonkinkreet-an-interview-with-anime-director-michael-arias

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +3

      fuck i accidently made this version public, i was going do some minor updates there's a couple glitches in this version i guess theyll have to be in the full 4c video now

  • @Gunsight-One
    @Gunsight-One 2 роки тому +122

    I love this strange little anime movie. Treasure Town is a whole character unto itself in this film. Very few anime does such a great job portraying a living breathing city like this movie does. This is probably one of the very best productions Studio 4°C has ever made. Be happy, be happy!

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION 2 роки тому +25

    One of the most special animated movies I've ever seen.

  • @tnightwolf
    @tnightwolf 2 роки тому +16

    Still remember when i've first seen it! Never read the Manga, never seen a trailer, never even eared of it, but the art-style of the Blu-Ray on the rental store really seemed interesting, so i decided to give it a shot. Soon after i was mesmerized by what i was watching on the screen! It really felt fresh and it is to this day one of my favorite Anime ever! But, being from Europe i've always watched it with Japanese sound and English subtitles never knowing the original was actually in English XD

  • @deepseadoughnut44
    @deepseadoughnut44 2 роки тому +28

    I always felt like there was something special about this anime, and thanks to this video, I know why; unique artists with a passion (and understanding) for the original work, exceptional animators, and a masterful balance of 2D and 3D animation (something I agree is still very hard for a lot of productions today).
    The freedom of the camera angles/movement is done beautifully too. Nice to know they seem to have put just as much heart into the music as well, re-doing everything because the footage inspired them that much is a testament to that for sure

  • @codeninja100
    @codeninja100 2 роки тому +44

    I was hoping you’d eventually cover Tekkon Kinkreet!! This is probably my favorite anime film. I had fell in love with the soundtrack by plaid before ever seeing the movie. The special edition DVD and both art books are sitting on my bookshelf now

    • @kieranking7173
      @kieranking7173 2 роки тому

      They have an art book too? Damn, jealous.

  • @nhathanh_ssi4980
    @nhathanh_ssi4980 2 роки тому +8

    Tekkon Kinkreet took me by surprise. At first, I noticed the superb art and choice of color, but then the story evolved and it completely took me off guard. Art is simply amazing, gorgeous as expected, and really helps bring a unique feel to Treasure Town. It is very colorful and happy for such a sad story, but it really works! It's A MASTERPIECE to me. Thank u for your video.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      no worries

  • @joao_calado
    @joao_calado 2 роки тому +17

    This is defenetly on my top 10 animated movies list, up there with some of yuasa's, and I feel like part of that is due to the amazing soundtrack that plaid composed, didn't know that they reworked everything after seeing the movie, I'm glad they did!
    Great video, loving the 4⁰C series :)

  • @trevor1550
    @trevor1550 2 роки тому +13

    Another classic film from my childhood!! You’re covering all the best stuff.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752
    @nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752 2 роки тому +16

    I'm so surprised about the origins of this film, I really love the animation & I'm fascinated with the way different films choose to mix 2D with 3D: Promare being a recent example

  • @whip7103
    @whip7103 2 роки тому +27

    this movie means a lot to me. the ending always gets me emotional! great video :)

    • @codeninja100
      @codeninja100 2 роки тому +4

      Same. I watched this at the perfect time in my life and it was so impactful… Two brothers afraid of growing up and change. Afraid of becoming individuals and eventually living their own lives. In a city that doesnt feel like home anymore..

  • @elementofnaivity
    @elementofnaivity 2 роки тому +6

    I remember seeing this in my local blockbuster back in the day. Finally watched it last year, another Studio 4c gem

  • @roraraptor
    @roraraptor 2 місяці тому

    I stumbled across this movie a couple of years after it was released, and it is absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time. I didn’t know it was based on a manga, though! And as by destiny a 30th anniversary edition of the manga was published this January!! Gonna go throw my money at it right now~
    Thanks for the lovely mini-documentary 💖

  • @Ryanin2D
    @Ryanin2D Рік тому +1

    Over maybe a decade ago I emailed Michael Arias for just tips in general about life. I didn't get anything back, as expected. But in a year, I got an email back from him giving me really good life advice and was super encouraging. Really cool guy.

  • @Doomroar
    @Doomroar 2 роки тому +15

    This movie and Metropolis were the films that made me appreciate anime as something that could be much more than just cartoons for entertainment.
    It of course lead me to the wonderful rabbit hole that is the works of Taiyo Matsumoto, the man doesn't has even one whack work.

  • @RhiannonSenpai
    @RhiannonSenpai Рік тому +4

    Wow, never knew it was directed by an American, I saw the movie 10+ years ago and loved it. It was different from most anime I've seen.

  • @AxeMan808
    @AxeMan808 2 роки тому +8

    Tekkonkinkreet is a criminally slept on, amazing movie. To the extent that I would like to suggest legislation to punish the heathen (I almost put 'heathern' as I recently re-read Jack Womack's DryCo series).

    • @TheSyconerd
      @TheSyconerd 4 місяці тому

      I don’t know, is there something I’m missing? I’m not trying to be a troll but I didn’t quite like the story at all. While the art detail was superb, I felt that it dragged and started to be too intellectual with very heavy philosophy tropes

  • @dani4ever
    @dani4ever Місяць тому

    I've only read the manga recently, I'm still going through it even. The scene where White looks at the apple seed and has a dream sequence always left an impression on me. Reading the manga I was shocked. They did that whole scene out of one panel. It's amazing, they really caught the vibe of the manga so well.

  • @AngryPeopleStudios
    @AngryPeopleStudios 2 роки тому +6

    At this point I'm just waiting for you to cover Mind Game. I'm content to say it isn't just my favourite animated film, but my favourite film, full-stop. It's hugely overlooked and under discussed, so hearing someone as talented as you talk about is going to be a treat.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      hopefully one of the next ones i'll cover

    • @SlapstickGenius23
      @SlapstickGenius23 2 роки тому

      Mind game, based on a manga by Robin Ishii.

  • @samim9166
    @samim9166 2 роки тому +4

    One of the most underrated animated film.

  • @panama1993
    @panama1993 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing video as always. Your channel is a true gem of quality art in the sea of content that is UA-cam

  • @AldousShitbird
    @AldousShitbird 2 роки тому +2

    This movie is always in the back of my mind thanks for covering it

  • @yelloweyeball
    @yelloweyeball 2 роки тому +2

    I remember reading the manga at Borders and I was so excited when they adapted it into a film.

  • @brujua7
    @brujua7 2 роки тому +1

    Great as always, we are all very fortunate and glad to have you STEVEM

  • @AbrahamLure
    @AbrahamLure 2 роки тому +1

    Just as I was thinking how incredible the art backgrounds are, you brought up Steam Boy! No wonder this is so breathtaking. can't wait to watch this one, thank you for your amazing videos :)

  • @5piles
    @5piles 2 роки тому +2

    brilliant as usual, thank you

  • @zok310
    @zok310 6 місяців тому

    This anime lived in my head for over a decade and in 2023 i still have no clue what it is about.😂

  • @Stevem
    @Stevem  2 роки тому +2

    4c PLAYLIST
    ua-cam.com/play/PLyhSewr7iiMSlXYKBEH1o7kXHwGSElNnb.html

  • @FutureBoyWonder
    @FutureBoyWonder 2 роки тому

    This is rad! I appreciate your content Steve. I feel like you capture an angle and aspect of anime that most don't.
    Your content feels like a cousin to every frame a painting.

  • @thescottishmob
    @thescottishmob 8 місяців тому

    I had no idea an American directed this! I loved that movie when I RENTED it on dvd like 12 years ago lol

  • @schmebulockjizz
    @schmebulockjizz 2 роки тому +4

    Great content, great videos! Please keep up the good work.

  • @igodreamer7096
    @igodreamer7096 2 роки тому +4

    I really liked this movie, very weird and cool. Love this behind the scene stories! xDDD

  • @DiegoGuzman-nf4im
    @DiegoGuzman-nf4im 2 роки тому +2

    this thing you are doing is insane!!! but amazing!!! Cheers!!!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @sanukula3422
    @sanukula3422 Рік тому

    I first watched this as a kid and fell in love and have watched it ever since

  • @chunksss
    @chunksss 2 роки тому

    great vid as always!

  • @gustavohernandeza.890
    @gustavohernandeza.890 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. I'm looking forward to watch Tekkonkinkeet soon.

  • @liamghul8366
    @liamghul8366 2 роки тому

    yooo!!! so happy u did this this is one of my favorites

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      well 4c made it so it needed to be cover for 4cember

  • @sabojezles
    @sabojezles 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent work, man. Wow!!!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @warrenography
    @warrenography Рік тому

    This looks so cool, I've got to watch it. thanks!

  • @mechajay3358
    @mechajay3358 2 роки тому

    Gotta give is to Michael Aries, as a foreigner directimg a Japanese Anime Film and the hardships that came along with it it's pretty admirable.

  • @Ihateonanything
    @Ihateonanything Рік тому +1

    I love this movie

  • @athenassigil5820
    @athenassigil5820 2 роки тому +2

    Rumor has it that Black and White are still protecting treasure town, till this day...

  • @zvolnu
    @zvolnu Рік тому

    found this movie in a random backpack outside my house. nice find.

  • @jimmyzbike
    @jimmyzbike 2 роки тому +1

    One ☝🏼 of my favorites.

  • @FuchsiaNeko
    @FuchsiaNeko 2 роки тому +1

    This movie freaked me out as a kid but as an adult the animation is stunning

  • @StephenRansom47
    @StephenRansom47 2 роки тому

    DUDE… subscribed. You are knocking it out of the park. Whatever you eating 🍽 …whatever your workout 🏋️… Keep it going 👏

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      Whatever it is , it's only lasting until the end of the month lol

  • @Elementa2006
    @Elementa2006 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing Michael Arias wear a t-shirt with the Arabic version of the Coca Cola logo in the beginning was not what I was expecting to see as an Arabic viewer. On the topic, I really need to watch this anime.

  • @stheteller7470
    @stheteller7470 2 роки тому

    Another great video about another great movie. This movie is strange in all of the best ways, and it inspires hope in real life. Speaking of that, very excited to see you talk about Mind Game and Genius Party. Looking forward to more d4cember, but don't forget to rest as well!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      haha ill try but still lots to do currently working on the mind game video

    • @stheteller7470
      @stheteller7470 2 роки тому

      @@Stevem do try, but hell yas, gonna talk about the ultra Chad that is Yuasa

  • @theholypig7010
    @theholypig7010 2 роки тому

    I'm going to have to watch this now.

  • @creekandseminole
    @creekandseminole 2 роки тому

    I used to own this movie. Bought it back when it first came out based off the cover alone. I don't really do that anymore, but back then there wasn't UA-cam

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      lol that can be fun in its own right to be fair

  • @VapidVulpes
    @VapidVulpes 2 роки тому

    I fucking looovvveeeedd this movie!!!

  • @ali.aetwebi1118
    @ali.aetwebi1118 2 роки тому +1

    i saw an AMV of this film it was good

  • @ivoi842
    @ivoi842 2 роки тому +1

    Hopefully Matsumoto's Sunny manga will also get an adaptation at some point

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      maybe, depends if someone really wants to do it

    • @nhathanh_ssi4980
      @nhathanh_ssi4980 2 роки тому

      yesss!! I rlly love Sunny, that is a hidden gem manga

  • @PirataGalactico
    @PirataGalactico 2 роки тому

    I bought and read the manga after seeing the art book for the movie but still haven't see it yet. It's a beautiful story.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      worth a watch

  • @roadman_hanzi
    @roadman_hanzi Рік тому +1

    0:03 ,
    The shirt of the guy has some arabic text saying:
    Drink Coca-Cola!.
    This old shirt was sold in eygpt alot so I wonder how an American guy has it...

    • @roadman_hanzi
      @roadman_hanzi Рік тому +1

      5:24
      2 kids falling into a car
      I wonder who they are?
      -
      Anyway as an animator and a musician I gotta say I appreciate the sheer work and power put in that film

    • @roadman_hanzi
      @roadman_hanzi Рік тому

      10:30
      Well , directors are like drums
      They aren't everything, but they exist in many places and have their fans ,
      They help to bring out anything normal into amazing ,
      And I kinda like this guy eh?

  • @ultimandalex
    @ultimandalex 2 роки тому +2

    I enjoyed this movie a lot when i watched it a couple of years ago everything felt very alive, but i cant say much of the plot has stuck with me

    • @ultimandalex
      @ultimandalex 2 роки тому +2

      Even watching the video I find myself struggling to recall anything besides the brothers and the general presence of the yakuza

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +3

      @@ultimandalex guess youll have to watch it again then

  • @thegroup1018
    @thegroup1018 Рік тому

    I listen to this anime since 15 years (I was 13 back then) while going to sleep. But I can't find the Japanese or English Dub for it. I only got it in german. The hole movie sounds like poetry to me.

  • @allblackfit
    @allblackfit 2 роки тому

    This manga is my favorite book ever even got kuro as my first tattoo shi he’s even my pfp I fuckin love this manga and the movie 🙏🏽

  • @attackofthecopyrightbots
    @attackofthecopyrightbots Рік тому

    As I learned from anime abandon, hes not actually the first english speaker to direct an anime. Twilight of the dark master came out in america first and was written by an american. My favorite though is japanese movies based on american anything. Or stuff like edge of tomorrow which was originally japanese. Or composers like kevin penkin
    Basically, robotech ii the sentinels

  • @yaboit3ngu763
    @yaboit3ngu763 2 роки тому

    🙏

  • @spencerdokes6056
    @spencerdokes6056 2 роки тому +1

    Just got done watching eyepathchwolfs vid on this

  • @user-nf1pg1ht8y
    @user-nf1pg1ht8y 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely adore this movie great adaptation of the manga

  • @loganlabach4227
    @loganlabach4227 2 роки тому +1

    Super mind game vibes!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +1

      you mean their prior movie at the studio lol

    • @loganlabach4227
      @loganlabach4227 2 роки тому +1

      @@Stevem that’s crazy yeah.

  • @allblackfit
    @allblackfit 2 роки тому

    This movie had the voices of SpongeBob, jake the dog, n robin truly amazing

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      its a good cast

  • @santiagom5900
    @santiagom5900 Рік тому

    Man I miss 4C‘ember

  • @luridvistas
    @luridvistas Рік тому

    i have no clue if you still check comments on here, but ive been trying really hard to find the song used in the tekkonkinkreet pilot

  • @AdaraFukuchi
    @AdaraFukuchi 2 роки тому

    I actually watched this one!!!!!! I liked it

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      lets goooo

  • @lolachatt520
    @lolachatt520 2 роки тому

    I absolutely loved this movie when I saw it 10 years ago but I can't find it streaming anywhere, does anyone know where I can watch this masterpiece???

  • @computer_toucher
    @computer_toucher 2 роки тому +1

    i was like # 600! yey

  • @mree.9794
    @mree.9794 2 роки тому

    what's really cool about this is that this is literally the first Mexican/Mexican American animated movie ANYWHERE its really cool he's really inspiring

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      is arias mexican?

    • @mree.9794
      @mree.9794 2 роки тому +1

      @@Stevem Chicano specifically (Mexican American)

  • @AxeMan808
    @AxeMan808 2 роки тому

    The only spoiler I saw was from 8:33-8:53. And that's playing it SUPER safe.

  • @haoli2465
    @haoli2465 2 роки тому +2

    looks like kemonozume

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +3

      well funny thing Yuasa would later go on to adapt this manga-kas other work Ping Pong

  • @ratajamieson5828
    @ratajamieson5828 2 роки тому

    i'm for sure gonna watch this one! adding it to my list of about 30 animated films to get through... yikes.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      lol better step up the speed

  • @lasarousi
    @lasarousi 2 роки тому

    I saw this movie when I was very young, it was one of the first experiences I had outside of mainstream anime like DBZ, sailor Moon, Heidi, candy, Sakura card captor, Gundam etc. (Before actually good anime like ergo proxy)
    The style, the theme, the action, it was all the serving a bigger purpose beyond Selling stupid plastic parafernalia.
    Basically this, paprika and Apple seed ruined the rest of the industry for me.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      maybe you need to humble yourself then because all art is about selling something, even the other arty ones you mentioned need to sell their merch too and need a certain about of hard sales to not destroy said creators careers, remember it wasnt until this year that the ergo proxy director had a hit anime, lucky he kept in the industry that long. Pieces like tekkonkinkreet only exists because of prior successes like animatrix from the same studio

    • @lasarousi
      @lasarousi 2 роки тому

      @@Stevem of course every widespread media is about making money, but the intention to make money being the sole reason for art to exist, is barely excusable, passion will never be about money but about creation itself, a little narrow there to think that the end always justifies the means just for fear the end not existing in the first place.
      That's my opinion on the industry anyways, I sincerely would prefer never have heard of certain pieces of art if it meant no meddling from producers, and it was the pure vision of the creator, money or not, merch or not.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      @@lasarousi the problem with your thinking is to assume the barely paid animators and overworked directors who make these works dont care about them when they do, the money making is the conciet to do what they do, same for all artists you need to eat. Or that any of the artsy pieces you described would exist without certain very dedicated producers. I also dont really get this pure vision thing, thats not how the industry works, it is a collective group of people making something not just one person and generally anime creators do have a lot of freedom in comparison to other animation industries. If you want to back individual creativity, its the independent animators you should look into not the sizable productions youve brought up here.

    • @lasarousi
      @lasarousi 2 роки тому

      @@Stevem well of course that's why my distaste of the industry. Nobody wants to half ass their job.
      The individual person making each panel is just a dreamer awaiting their breakthrough while being paid with a cheque of satisfaction.
      This process, not my jam, these people shouldn't feed on the machine and just make bread somewhere else before doing anything.
      If it takes twenty years so be it, you're excusing the bureaucratic grind and enrichment of third parties just for the chance that maybe they will get a break and capture lightning in a bottle.
      Maybe my point is that this industry, for me, can't excuse it's existence beyond making money and chewing creators and that will never be my jam

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому

      @@lasarousi never excusing i think this industry is going to die, I just accept that the systems exists as it is, im an art gradiuate i know how it is for creatives in terms of this idea of passion, which is comidified by industries as this as an excuse for abuse, realistically passion can only get so far whatever you do after its all about creating a routine and schedule for yourself.
      My point here is the pictures you talk about on top as wonderful, are made by the exact same producers and studios in some cases, that you derided in the same sentence its the same machine.

  • @madrugaiden2317
    @madrugaiden2317 2 роки тому +1

    This one was weird. I still don't get what happened in the movie.
    Another STUDIO4℃ movie similar to this was Mutafukaz in 2017. Also a east/west colab.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  2 роки тому +2

      mutafukaz was diirected by the character designer of tekkon

    • @madrugaiden2317
      @madrugaiden2317 2 роки тому +1

      @@Stevem Oh, lol that explains it.

  • @austincde
    @austincde Рік тому

    I thought this was "MindGame", nope

  • @UniQueLyEviL
    @UniQueLyEviL 9 місяців тому

    I had no idea this wasn't a legit anime