AnimeRuss

All Episodes 2013 - 2021

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  • 2013-12-23T00:00:00Z
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  • 3h 15m (39 episodes)
Hey I'm Russ! This channel acts as a vessel for expressing all the things I love in the world. Hopefully, I can create videos that others enjoy watching in the process.

39 episodes

Season Premiere

2013-12-23T00:00:00Z

2013x01 Anime Review: Blue Exorcist

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2013x01 Anime Review: Blue Exorcist

  • 2013-12-23T00:00:00Z5m

Make sure to Like, Comment and Subscribe! Piracy is bad kids... Support the show via the legal licensee in your country; Where do I buy anime? Personally, I highly recommend United Publications for not only your DVD and Blu-ray needs, but to purchase any anime related merchandise. You can buy cheap imports without sacrificing customer service or quality as well as your localized country releases from leading distributors such as Manga UK and MVM films. Check them out @ http://www.up1.co.uk/ (UK) or http://www.up1usa.com/ (US) All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to there respective companies or individuals. Blue Exorcist is property of Aniplex (In the US) And I (TheAnimePlanet) Take absolutely no credit for the copyrighted work, I am only using the media to express and showcase my review, this is defined as fair use under United States copyright law. ----------------------------------------­----------------------------------------­--- Music Used That Requires credit: ♫ 'Lustre' by Dj Drive Dj Drive Facebook: http://ow.ly/pakPJ Dj Drive YouTube: http://ow.ly/pal1o ♫ 'Higher' by Tobu Tobu YouTube: http://youtube.com/tobuofficial Tobu SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/7obu ----------------------------------------­-------------------------- Wikipedia Description: The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a teenager possessing abnormal strength and endurance who, along with his twin brother Yukio, was raised by Father Shiro Fujimoto. One day, Rin learns that he is the son of Satan, the strongest of all demons. Witnessing Shiro dying to protect him, Rin ends up doing what his guardian asked him never to do: draw the demon-slaying blade Kurikara, which restrains his demonic powers, from its scabbard. From that moment

Buy and support this anime on RightStuf! ((http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=aoa1201b,a=theanimeplanet)) Recently I have not shut up about the whole Madoka world and just how much of a fan boy I am of the series, so you'll be glad to know that this review is probably going to keep me quiet for the time being. Hope you enjoy, don't forget to leave a like, comment and, if you are new here, subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AnimePlanetReviews Where do I buy anime? Personally, I highly recommend United Publications for not only your DVD and Blu-ray needs, but to purchase any anime related merchandise. You can buy cheap imports without sacrificing customer service or quality as well as your localized country releases from leading distributors such as Manga UK and MVM films. Check them out @ http://www.up1.co.uk/ (UK) or http://www.up1usa.com/ (US) All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to there respective companies or individuals. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is property of Aniplex (In the US) And I (TheAnimePlanet) Take absolutely no credit for the copyrighted work, I am only using the media to express and showcase my review, this is defined as fair use under United States copyright law. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (Wikipedia Summary): In the city of Mitakihara, the "incubator" Kyubey encounters a 14-year old girl named Madoka Kaname and her best friend Sayaka Miki. This small, cat-like creature offers a contract in which a girl can have any wish granted in exchange for becoming a magical girl tasked with fighting against witches. Meanwhile, a transfer student named Homura Akemi tries to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl at all costs. As Madoka

Season Premiere

2014-01-03T00:00:00Z

2014x01 Anime Review: Wolf Children

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2014x01 Anime Review: Wolf Children

  • 2014-01-03T00:00:00Z5m

Buy and support this anime on RightStuf! ((http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=9780316401654,a=theanimeplanet)) ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ Subscribe | http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AnimePlanetReviews Follow Me on Twitter | https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Where do I buy anime? Personally, I highly recommend United Publications for not only your DVD and Blu-ray needs, but to purchase any anime related merchandise. You can buy cheap imports without sacrificing customer service or quality as well as your localized country releases from leading distributors such as Manga UK and MVM films. Check them out @ http://www.up1.co.uk/ (UK) or http://www.up1usa.com/ (US) I Know This is the funniest, greatest or over the top review ever; but there was really much opportunity to include that in this particular review. However my next review and my first reactions will be some great material, that you shouldn't really take seriously... look at it as more of a entertainment style review. All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to there respective companies or individuals. Wolf Children is property of Funimation and multiple other Wolf Children rights holders. I (TheAnimePlanet) Take absolutely no credit for the copyrighted work, I am only using the media to express and showcase my review, this is defined as fair use under United States copyright law. Wolf Children (おおかみこどもの雨と雪) Wikipedia Summary: .Nineteen-year-old college student Hana meets a young man who sneaks into her classes for lessons and falls in love with him immediately. They soon start dating. One day, the man reveals his identity to Hana; he is a Wolfman and the only surviving descendant of the extinct Japanese wolf. Unde

2014x02 Anime Review: Dream Eater Merry

  • 2014-02-17T00:00:00Z5m

Buy and support this anime on Rightstuf! ((http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=sfbdem100,a=theanimeplanet)) Subscribe To Get More Videos Just Like This One | (http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7) Follow TheAnimePlanet on Twitter | https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check Dream Eater Merry (MVM Films) | http://www.mvm-films.com/AnimeTitle?ID=88 THIS VIDEO IS ENTIRELY OPINION BASED* All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to there respective companies or individuals. Dream Eater Merry Wiki: Yumeji Fujiwara, a young male student like any other, gained the power to see the aura of other people's dreams, and the ability to predict what kind of dream they will have next, after an event that occurred 10 years ago. Since then, he started to have strange dreams of cats following him for an unknown reason, where he learns, thanks to the boss of the cat army, John Doe, that his body is needed to access the real world. One day, as he was about to return home after his errands, a mysterious girl falls on top of him. This girl, called Merry Nightmare, is actually a dream demon, who's searching for a way to go back to her world. Where do I buy anime? Personally, I highly recommend United Publications for not only your DVD and Blu-ray needs, but to purchase any anime related merchandise. You can buy cheap imports without sacrificing customer service or quality as well as your localized country releases from leading distributors such as Manga UK and MVM films. Check them out @ http://www.up1.co.uk/ (UK) or http://www.up1usa.com/ (US)

2014-04-03T00:00:00Z

2014x03 Anime Review: Another

2014x03 Anime Review: Another

  • 2014-04-03T00:00:00Z5m

Buy and support this anime on RightStuf (http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=sfbano100,a=theanimeplanet) Subscribe To Get More Videos | (http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7) Follow TheAnimePlanet on Twitter | https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check Out Another (MVM Films) | http://www.mvm-films.com/AnimeTitle?ID=112 THIS VIDEO IS ENTIRELY OPINION BASED* All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to there respective companies or individuals. In 1972, Misaki, a popular student of Yomiyama North Middle School's class 3-3, suddenly died partway through the school year. Devastated by the unexpected loss, the students and teachers behaved like Misaki was still alive, leading to a strange presence on the graduation photo. In Spring 1998, 15-year-old Kōichi Sakakibara transfers into Yomiyama's class 3-3, where he meets Mei Misaki, a strange student whom their classmates and teachers seemingly ignore. Where do I buy anime? Personally, I highly recommend United Publications for not only your DVD and Blu-ray needs, but to purchase any anime related merchandise. You can buy cheap imports without sacrificing customer service or quality as well as your localized country releases from leading distributors such as Manga UK and MVM films. Check them out @ http://www.up1.co.uk/ (UK) or http://www.up1usa.com/ (US)

2014-09-21T00:00:00Z

2014x04 Anime Review: Toradora

2014x04 Anime Review: Toradora

  • 2014-09-21T00:00:00Z5m

A review of a gem from the RomCom genre. Seasonal review coming shortly! Subscribe For More Reviews! (( http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7)) Follow Me On Twitter ((https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss)) Google+ ((https://www.google.com/+AnimePlanetReviews)) Watch Toradora (Legally): Crunchyroll - http://www.crunchyroll.com/toradora Blu-ray UK - http://www.anime-on-line.com/xcart/product.php?productid=24910&cat=0&featured=Y Blu-ray US - http://store.nisamerica.com/Anime/Toradora-Complete-Series-Premium-Edition-Blu-ray-DVD-combo_2 Blu-ray AU - http://hanabee.com.au/shows/tora-dora/ CONTENT DISCLAIMER! All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to their respective companies or individuals. Toradora description; Toradora!'s story begins with the male protagonist Ryūji Takasu who is frustrated at trying to look his best as he enters his second year of high school. Despite his gentle personality, his eyes make him look like an intimidating delinquent, so he feels utterly hopeless about his chances of getting a girlfriend anytime soon, and does not have many close friends either. After being greeted by his hungover mother in the morning, Ryūji goes to school and is happy to find that he gets to be in the same class with his best friend Yūsaku Kitamura and a girl he has a crush on, Minori Kushieda. However, it is then that he unexpectedly knocks into "the school's most dangerous animal of the highest risk level"—Taiga Aisaka—who just happens to also be in his class, and is a good friend of Minori. Special thanks to MVM Entertainment for allowing me to review this series. (http://www.mvm-films.com/)

All you need to know is... Nanami is best girl. Subscribe For More Reviews! (( http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7)) Follow Me On Twitter ((https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss)) Google+ ((https://plus.google.com/b/108833877226223393995/+AnimePlanetReviews/posts)) Watch Toradora (Legally): Crunchyroll - http://www.crunchyroll.com/the-pet-girl-of-sakurasou Blu ray US- http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=sfbpgs101,a=theanimeplanet Blu-ray UK IMPORT - https://www.up1.co.uk/Details/P1461-Pet+Girl+of+Sakurasou+Collection+1+S+Blu-ray CONTENT DISCLAIMER! All forms of media in this video (Visual, Audio etc...) are used for the sole purpose of review, criticism or commentary which is defined as 'fair use' as stated under title 17, section 107-118 of the US copyright law (Or foreign equivalent). All content in this video belongs to their respective companies or individuals. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou description: Sakura Dormitory is a dorm of the high school affiliated with Suimei University of the Arts (often shortened as Suiko), which hosts the strangest, most trouble-making students. After being kicked out of the normal dorm for keeping a stray cat, Sorata Kanda moves into Sakura Dormitory. As he starts to get used to the life in the dorm, Mashiro Shiina, a world famous artist who cannot even take care of her daily life, moves in. Sorata is forced to become Mashiro's handler. The story is about their daily lives as well as mental growth.

2014x06 Anime Review: Kokoro Connect

  • 2014-12-27T00:00:00Z5m

Don't like this review? It's not even mine. Subscribe For More Reviews! (( http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7)) Follow Me On Twitter ((https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss)) Google+ ((https://plus.google.com/b/108833877226223393995/+AnimePlanetReviews/posts)) Special thanks to Callum (TheCanipaEffect) check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCanipaEffect Watch Kokoro Connect (Legally): Crunchyroll - http://www.crunchyroll.co.uk/kokoro-connect Blu ray US- http://www.rightstuf.com/cgi-bin/catalogmgr/ipxzLYsZxTmIlh-ALp/browse/item/98782/4/0/0 DVD UK- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kokoro-Connect-Collection-Shinya-Kawamo/dp/B00KGV5I5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419695751&sr=8-1&keywords=KOKORO+CONNECT Kokoro Connect description: The story involves five high school students—Taichi, Iori, Himeko, Yoshifumi, and Yui—who are all members of the Student Cultural Research Club. One day, they begin experiencing a phenomenon in which they randomly swap bodies amongst themselves. As these five friends face many different phenomena at the whims of a mysterious being known as "Heartseed", their friendship is put to the ultimate test.

Season Premiere

2015-02-20T00:00:00Z

2015x01 Anime Review: Hanasaku Iroha

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2015x01 Anime Review: Hanasaku Iroha

  • 2015-02-20T00:00:00Z5m

Hanasaku Iroha, one of the best anime to present a message on family to date. Purchase from NIS America ((http://goo.gl/NnNn61)) Subscribe for more reviews ((http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7)) Follow me on Twitter ((https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss)) Hanasaku Iroha description: Hanasaku Iroha centers around Ohana Matsumae, a 16-year-old teenager living in Tokyo, who is left in the care of her estranged grandmother, following her mother's elopement with her boyfriend. Ohana arrives at her grandmother's country estate to realize she is the owner of a Taishō period hot spring inn called Kissuisō. She begins working at Kissuisō, at her grandmother's request, but finds herself at odds with many employees and customers at the inn. Initially feeling discouraged, she decides to use her circumstances as an opportunity to change herself for the better and to make amends with her deteriorating relationship with the Kissuisō's staff for a more prominent future. This video was made with a provided copy of Hanasaku Iroha from NIS America, however, I am in no way sponsored by them nor do my views reflect theirs or vis versa.

2015x02 Anime Review: Non Non Biyori

  • 2015-06-21T00:00:00Z5m

A review of my most recently discovered favourite. (It must be pretty great to get me to make another review!) Subscribe for more anime content! [http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7] Follow me on Twitter! [https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss] Google+ [https://plus.google.com/108833877226223393995] Hummingbird [https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss] Ask.FM [http://ask.fm/animeruss] Non Non Biyori description: The story takes place in the countryside village of Asahigaoka, a place lacking the many of the conveniences that people from the city are accustomed to. The nearest stores are miles away and the school consists of only five students, each of whom is in a different grade of elementary or middle school. Hotaru Ichijo, a fifth grader from Tokyo, transfers into Asahigaoka Branch School and has to adjust to countryside life with her new friends. Watch legally on Crunchyroll: www.crunchyroll.com/gatchaman-crowds This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

What do you think of this summer season of anime? (Obviously it's the best season in a while since Non Non Biyori Repeat is airing.) The new podcast I'm part of: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlpBPMt91XzDF-VGZ1gZhA Subscribe For More Reviews! (( http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7)) Follow Me On Twitter ((https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss)) HummingBird ((hhttps://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss/)) 2015 Summer anime talked about in this video (W/Description): -School Live! Yuki Takeya is a cheerful school girl who is a member of her school's "School Living Club", alongside her friends Kurumi Ebisuzawa and Yūri Wakasa. Yuki seeks out fun school activities every day whilst Kurumi and Yūri protect her, because in reality, they are the sole survivors of their school after a zombie outbreak overruns the city. -Charlotte In an alternate world, a small percentage of children are able to manifest superpowers upon reaching puberty. Yuu Otosaka, a boy who awakens the ability to temporarily possess others, hopes to use his power to live an easy going high school life. However, he is caught red-handed by the mysterious Nao Tomori and is forced to transfer to Hoshinoumi Academy. -Aoharu X MachineGun When Hotaru moves into a new apartment alone, there's a mysterious man standing nearby the apartment. Hotaru decides to confront the man, who turns out to live in the neighboring apartment. The next day at school, Hotaru's best friend Kanae tells Hotaru that a host tricked her out of her money. -Non Non Biyori Repeat With just five students (none in the same grade ), the four girls of the tiny Asahioka Branch School still enjoy watching cherry blossoms, playing in rivers, digging potato, and building igloos together. The pace is very slow yet enjoyable and heartwarming.

2015x04 Anime Review: Gatchaman Crowds

  • 2015-08-15T00:00:00Z5m

Special thanks to everyone's favourite anime channel TheCanipaEffect for making this anime review possible, did you spot all the references? I'm off to go watch Insight but let me know what you think about this pretty great show! Check out AniFix: ((https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlpBPMt91XzDF-VGZ1gZhA)) Subscribe For More Reviews! (( http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7)) Follow Me On Twitter ((https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss)) HummingBird ((hhttps://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss/)) Gatchaman Crowds description: The series takes place in the early summer of 2015 and is set in the city of Tachikawa, Japan. A "second metropolis" of Tokyo, Tachikawa is protected by the Gatchaman, warriors who fight in special reinforced suits powered by the manifestation of their spiritual powers called NOTE. Following the introduction of their newest member, the energetic and cheerful Hajime Ichinose, the Gatchaman must deal with Berg Katze, an enigmatic alien creature bent on destroying Earth just like it did with several other planets in the past. Watch legally on Crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/non-non-biyori This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

Season Premiere

2016-01-03T00:00:00Z

2016x01 Clannad: Time, Flow and Change

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2016x01 Clannad: Time, Flow and Change

  • 2016-01-03T00:00:00Z5m

*SPOILERS: I would highly recommend watching all of Clannad and After Story first before watching this video. Clannad is a very special anime for me, I stand by it being one of the best drama shows the medium has to offer. In this video I focus on only one of the many, many themes the show presents. Looking at how the show portrays time, flow and change (or the sources for hardships in life) and how Tomoya gradually learns to overcome them. I hope you enjoy the video! This should be obvious, but, this is not a review. Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Subscribe For More Reviews: http://goo.gl/3P5Wg7 Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Clannad description: A drama and romance visual novel in which the player assumes the role of Tomoya Okazaki. Much of its gameplay is spent on reading the story's narrative and dialogue. Clannad follows a branching plot line with multiple endings; depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction. Both the Clannad and After Story anime are available from Sentai Filmworks on Blu-ray and DVD. This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

Tamako Love Story, the continuation of Tamako Market, is one of my favourite anime movies for one huge reason, its subtle but excellent visual composition (or cinematography). Honestly, Kyoto Animation are just such a great studio. In my opinion, it's a must watch if you've enjoyed other shows I've talked about on this channel- in this video I wanted to explain why. Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Tamako Love Story Description: Tamako Love Story is the 2014 animated romantic comedy sequel to the anime series Tamako Market produced by Kyoto Animation and distributed by Shochiku Company Limited, premiering in Japan on April 26th, 2014. It was directed by Naoko Yamada, and produced by Shinichi Nakamura. Its theme song "Principles" was performed by voice actress Aya Suzaki, and the Blu-ray was released on October 10, 2014 Tamako Market is available from Sentai Filmworks on Blu-ray and DVD. As far as I'm aware, Tamako Love Story is yet to receive any western distribution. This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

"It's all the same thing" is something I hear thrown around a lot when discussing slice of life anime, which couldn't be any less true. So, I decided to do the only logical thing and make a video on it! Here are the misconception(s) of slice of life in anime. Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Slice of life anime featured in order of appearance: Tari Tari Wolf Children K-on Nagi No Asukara Barakamon Anohana Non Non Biyori Tamako Love Story Hanasaku Iroha Yuru Yuri Hibike Euphonium! Yama No Susume Wakaba Girl Clannad After Story The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Tamayura Hanayamata Hotarubi no Mori e Little Busters! Refrain Kokoro Connect Natsume Yuujinchou Yuyushiki A Channel Genshiken Well that's certainly a variety, huh? Music used in this video: Hibike Euphonium! ED- Tutti! Nujabes- A Day by Atmosphere Supreme K-on! Movie ED- Singing! K-on!! Soundtrack- U & I Nagi No Asukara Soundtrack- Hikari no Waltz Hanasaku Iroha Soundtrack- Soyokaze ni Nabiku Kusa no Youni Wolf Children- Ki Toki to Yonhon Ashi no Odori This is not a sponsored video. All media, visual and auditory, are used for purpose of review and criticism. This video does not damage the featured property in any sense, thus, is allowed usage under the Fair Use act.

In this video I take a look at the specifics of why Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Hai to Gensou no Grimgar) stands out as a fantasy show, and why I believe this alone is enough to confidently say it's great. Also, although I featured a bunch of anime that I believe lack much originality, that doesn't equate to a complete lack of value! (Just a note if that somehow angers you!) Check out the anime podcast I host with Glen (GlenLovesAnime) and Callum (TheCanipaEffect): http://www.anifix.net Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss HummingBird: https://hummingbird.me/users/AnimeRuss Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash description: Living, isn't easy. When Haruhiro awakens, he's in the dark. He doesn't know where he is, why is he here, and where he came from. Around him there are several men and women who have the same circumstances. Together, they advance forward away from the darkness, and a world they've never seen before called "Grimgar" spreads out before them. Memories, money, special powers — This is the reality we who have none of those things have obtained. Music Used (In Order): (K)NoW_NAME - Head Wind Nujabes - Reflection Eternal (K)NoW_NAME - Rainy Tone (instrumental) (K)NoW_NAME - Havest (instrumental)

2016x05 The Use Of Lighting In Anime

  • 2016-06-25T00:00:00Z5m

Lighting is one of the most powerful cinematic techniques that a director/cinematographer can utilise in film, but what about anime? Turns out a lot of the same tricks of the trade still apply. This video features shots from over 35 anime, with an in-depth look at 7 of them. All make excellent use of lighting in one way or another. Anime featured in this video (in order of appearance): Hibike! Euphonium * K-on! Movie * Your Lie In April Flying Witch Love Live! Movie * Non Non Biyori * Hotarubi no Mori e Haikyuu!! SNAFU S2 Hyouka Shirobako Tamoko Love Story Kyousougiga * The Idolm@ster Free! Wolf Children Silver Spoon Kiznaiver Another Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress K-on! Tari Tari Little Busters! Hataraku Maou-sama! Ao Haru Ride Kiki's Delivery Service To Love Ru Darkness Spice and Wolf Nagi No Asukara * Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou The Disappearance of Haurhi Suzumiya * The Pet Girl of Sakurasou White Album 2 Little Witch Academia (* = Talked about in detail) Source for quote from Naoko Yamada: https://ultimatemegax.wordpress.com/2014/12/02/k-on-movie-interview-director-naoko-yamada/ Music (In order of use): Anime Song Orchestra II - READY!! Laurel and Hardy (LeRoy Shield) - Beautiful Lady Your Lie in April (OST) - Yuujin A-Kun Wo Watashi No Bansousha Ni Ninmeishimasu Hibike! Euphonium (OST) - Unmei no nagare Hanasaku Iroha (OST) - Koko ga Bonbori Toki K-on! The Movie (OST) - Hakugin no Asa Nagi No Asukara (OST) - Good Morning!! Hibike! Euphonium (OST) - Tsuisou Charlotte (OST) - Owaru Yume Pet Girl of Sakurasou (OST) - DAYS of DASH piano arr. Enjoy! Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss

Today we take a look at a personal favourite of mine from the summer anime season, Orange. Directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki, we all had high hopes and so far it's delivering! In this video I focus on just one aspect that this anime is excelling in... use of color. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Anime featured in this video: Orange Clannad After Story K-on! Movie Steins; Gate Music featured in this video: Kobukoro - Mirai (Acoustic cover by Tam Lu Music) GONTITI - かえりみち Chelsy - I Will Masakatsu Takagi - Sora Tsutsumi

Season Premiere

2019-04-28T00:00:00Z

2019x01 The Innovative Comedy In Kaguya Sama

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2019x01 The Innovative Comedy In Kaguya Sama

  • 2019-04-28T00:00:00Z5m

Hey guys, long time no see! I'm happy to announce that all of the new videos I was briefly making for 'StrictlyOtaku' will soon be available on AnimeRuss. Furthermore, I'm completely relaunching this channel with a new wave of anime content. Stay tuned for more information! Here's a video detailing some of the reasons I love Kaguya-sama! I couldn't cover everything, it's the whole package that makes this anime as wonderful as it is. However, I think I make a good synopsis. Obviously, it's subjective whether Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is actually the best comedy anime out there, but few have its technical merit. The competition also doesn't have Chika... Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what I'm watching on Kitsu: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss Watch Kaguya-sama: Love Is War: https://www.crunchyroll.com/en-gb/kaguya-sama-love-is-war

2019x02 The Future Of Anime Music Videos

  • 2019-05-03T00:00:00Z5m

This video is part of the 'Anime, Explained' series, a regularly scheduled flow of videos on anime topics I find interesting. If you'd like to see more, please consider subscribing! Anime Music Videos matter so much to me as they are effectively fueling my creative flare - how much do AMVs mean to you? Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check out my Kitsu: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss I hope you enjoy this 15-minute video, more like it are soon to follow! Please do consider subscribing and following AnimeRuss on YouTube and Twitter to support me if you'd like :)

Well, the video I promised is finally here! It is short and sweet, but I believe it still carries my beliefs even if the editing could be better. Shield Hero, or Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari, does a great job with handling Naofumi's relations, so I wanted to look at that today. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check out my Kitsu: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss This video is part of the 'Anime, Explained' series, a regularly scheduled flow of videos on anime topics I find interesting.

2019x04 The Story Of Key Visual Arts

  • 2019-05-29T00:00:00Z5m

Key Visual Arts are the visual novel producers behind many titles we cherish, including Clannad! This is my interpretation of their history based on research and the impact their work has had on me. If you haven't watched any Key anime yet, I highly recommend Clannad, Little Busters! and heck even Angel Beats! honestly. Please subscribe for more videos like this. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check out my Kitsu: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss This video is part of the 'Anime, Explained' series, a regularly scheduled flow of videos on anime topics I find interesting.

2019x05 Character Animation In Anime

  • 2019-05-26T00:00:00Z5m

Hello guys! Apologises, I know it has been a while since I last uploaded any anime content whatsoever and that this is a re-upload from my bad experiment at a new channel. However, it is a great video and, if you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend it. It's solid if you're interested in a more creative explanation of how anime characters are bought to life via some of the best artists working in the industry. Stay tuned for more videos! Please subscribe for more videos like this. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check out my Kitsu: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss This video is part of the 'Anime, Explained' series, a regularly scheduled flow of videos on anime topics I find interesting.

If it wasn't for imaginative movies like Mirai, I'm not sure if I'd still be an anime fan today. In this video, I wanted to principally explain why I love Mirai, but also tie in some words on Wolf Children as it is such an important film to me. I hope you enjoy this video! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss Check out my Kitsu: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss/ If you live in the US or Canada, you can purchase Mirai through GKIDS. If you, like me, live in the UK it is available through All The Anime. The Collector's Edition is stunning too.

NEW GAME!! excellency shines not simply through it's overt comedy but it's more subtle showcase of character growth in the workplace. In this video, I wanted to take a look at this although I slightly deviated throughout, as it is my favourite anime afterall... Hope you enjoy it! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss

Season Premiere

2020-03-05T00:00:00Z

2020x01 Carole & Tuesday - Chasing Dreams

Season Premiere

2020x01 Carole & Tuesday - Chasing Dreams

  • 2020-03-05T00:00:00Z5m

Carole & Tuesday was undoubtedly my favourite anime from last year, it beautifully captured the journey of such a lovable duo. In this video, I look at how the anime explores the nature of success and the path that Carole & Tuesday take to attain it. I hope you enjoy it! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

2020x02 A Look At TV Anime Shorts

  • 2020-04-18T00:00:00Z5m

TV anime shorts often get overlooked due to the belief that they lack substance, but I'm here to tell you that there are good ones. In this video I take a look at 3 of my favourite TV anime shorts in an attempt to understand what makes them special. Anime featured in this video (* = discussed): Wakaba Girl* Yama No Susume* BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico Natsunagu! Aiura Mobile Land No Car Kun Komatta Jii-san Isekai Quartet* Danchigai Heya Camp Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

Weathering With You (Tenki No Ko) is Makoto Shinkai's Best Film. In this video I hope to explain why Shinkai's latest movie works so well and why it's ultimately better than Your Name. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

2020x04 The Perfect Visuals Of Oregairu

  • 2020-09-06T00:00:00Z5m

Oregairu (SNAFU) is an amazing anime for a magnitude of reasons, but one element that is rarely discussed is it's approach to visuals. Everything from the lighting to character animation is used to heighten the intensity of unspoken emotions. In this video, I break all this down to understand why it's great from a technical and creative perspective. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

2020x05 The Journey Of Elaina Is Dark

  • 2020-10-29T00:00:00Z5m

If you've seen episodes 3 and 4 of The Journey of Elaina, you'll know that this anime isn't afraid of dealing with dark subject matter. It definitely surprised me and has made for a show I'm eager to watch every week. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

Anime has many good romantic comedies but Tonikaku Kawaii (Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You) might just be the most ideal one. Although, there is Kaguya-sama too... but that's special! Regardless, Tonikaku is the gem I was looking for this fall anime season. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

Angel Beats! may not be the best anime, particularly by today's standards, but it is a big reason for why I initially fell in love with the medium. In this video I'll explain why that is. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

Season Premiere

2021-01-18T00:00:00Z

2021x01 Full Art Trainers - The Waifu Pokemon Cards

Season Premiere

2021x01 Full Art Trainers - The Waifu Pokemon Cards

  • 2021-01-18T00:00:00Z5m

A little bit of a different video today! Pokemon is something I've always loved and as it's basically impossible to make a video on the Pokemon anime, I thought I would cover the card game instead. I hope you enjoy this experiment and don't worry I'm still making anime videos. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

A Place Further Than The Universe showcases just how important adventure is. With that in mind, I want to share why the anime had such an influence on how I looked at my life. Early on I say the video isn't just about Sora Yori and then proceed to talk about it basically exclusively, that's because I actually cut quite a bit from the original script. Sorry about that! I hope you enjoy this video anyway :) Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

2021x03 The Use Of Color In Anime

  • 2021-05-25T00:00:00Z5m

Color in anime, when handled well, can be incredibly effective. I wanted to spotlight some of the best examples of this from across the medium. I hope you enjoy! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

Initially, I wasn't all too excited for the summer 2021 anime season. After checking out some of the shows that quickly changed! Bokutachi no Remake looks really promising and I wanted to make a video to outline why. Let's hope it stays on track going forward. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

In this 'podcast' style video I talk with @Kevin Nyaa about the Summer 2021 anime that we've been watching! Check below for timestamps on what we spoke about. Please keep in mind this is the first 'podcast' that I've been on or edited in a while, hopefully you'll enjoy it regardless. 00:00 - Introduction 01:55 - The Aquatope on White Sand Is GAY 11:57 - Bokutachi no Remake (Remake our Life!) Is Getting GOOD 28:38 - To Your Eternity Is SAD 36:32 - Sonny Boy Is Kinda Weird 40:29 - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu Is Clever 46:52 - My Hero Academia S5 is Mid 49:08 - Will There Be Another Podcast?

2021x06 Real Life Locations In Anime

  • 2021-10-04T00:00:00Z5m

Anime is often seen as bizarre and unrealistic by those who don't actually watch it. But the reality is that real-life places are frequently used for the settings of anime, so I figured I'd showcase two amazing examples. I hope you enjoy it! Anime I Talk About: - Aquatope Of The White Sand - The K-On! Movie Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRuss See what anime I'm watching: https://kitsu.io/users/AnimeRuss

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