In 2009, when I was a junior, I watched "Tianyuan Breakthrough" for the first time.
After revisiting it again, I had a new experience.
In 2014, last night, on Bilibili ( www.bilibili.tv ), I accidentally saw a MAD (Double Editing MV) of "Tianyuan Breakthrough", once again uncovering the long-held memory, the animation picture in front of my eyes is like The slideshow flashed scene by scene, and as a result... I couldn't sleep.
Suddenly sad.
What makes it unforgettable is its inexorable charisma and its aloof and helpless ending, which seems contradictory, well, it seems.
Today, as soon as I get up from bed, the images of Simon, Nia, Kamina, Yuko, and others are still circling in my mind, lingering.
"Then read it again," said a voice in his head.
Just look at it, and immediately turn on the computer.
The first is to find a high-quality film source. The previous low-resolution slag image quality version is obviously unacceptable. (I want to buy Blu-ray!) I
remember that when I first watched it, I was completely overwhelmed by its "burning" attribute, so I didn't even have time to think about the pain and helplessness hidden in it.
This is consistent with human behavior psychology.
Later, when I watched it for the second time, the focus of attention turned to this "cold" attribute. At that time, my thoughts were different from now, and I felt relieved. Now it seems that most of them are from the perspective of each character. , for themselves, no matter what choice and ending, there should be no regrets.
However, from the perspective of others, I personally think that the whole work, especially before the curtain ends, has a strong sense of classical tragic beauty and sublime.
"Tianyuan" has become an indelible memory in the author's heart.
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2. What is "burning"
I talked to Jing Ke about this animation before. When asked what kind of animation it was, the answer was: the most burning animation.
"So, is it a hot-blooded animation like "One Piece"?"
"No, it's not the same..."
This question, but found that he couldn't have an accurate definition of "burning".
After checking, there are roughly the following characteristics: "One, it makes people's blood boil and has a burning feeling; two, the protagonist has a very firm belief; three, under the firm belief, he breaks through many obstacles.
However, in this way, Isn't it exactly the same as "One Piece"? I
can't agree.
"Tianyuan Breakthrough" also has these characteristics, but the details are very different from the former. The biggest difference I think should be the sense of rhythm and the expression of intention. Let's talk about the rhythm first. I feel that the Tianyuan TV version has a total of 27 episodes and two theatrical versions, so there is no procrastination in content, and the second is the expression of intentions. It shows us that even if belief can break through the sky, it is still not omnipotent, and still has to bear the cost and imperfection.
I probably feel that there is a difference in this respect (clumsy word, the above explanation is quite inconsistent . 3.
From
this point of view, the recently completed "kill la kill" (Double Cut Girl) cannot surpass "Tianyuan", there is no need to compare the data, after reading the two works, I will naturally feel I have the answer. Although they are all works by the director of Imaishi Yangzhi, although the style of painting is similar, and the rhythm and fighting are equally good, but the idea is still a bit different. In addition, why can Tianyuan bring me the synchronization rate I don't quite understand the strong resonance of the explosive watch. It can only be said to be a kind of fate.
Why do you say that "Tianyuan" has a deep meaning? In fact, if you just look at the story of the entire animation, it is just a very simple resistance to oppression. There are many ways to fight for freedom, but if you go deeper, you will find more than that. The key question is: who is resisting?
If you look closely, you will find that it discusses the issue of human development, implying that the endless and reckless development of human beings will (may) lead to destruction. Naturally, it is how human beings can break through this barrier to seek longer-term development, and not end up bringing destruction to themselves.
Although the end of the animation is like this, the thinking it brings does not stop there. The audience can and needs to hold their own opinions: Where will the development of mankind go?
4. In the struggle against Roger Norm's oppressive rule, both individual and collective
, Simon and the others finally won.
Build a new regime and society.
The relationship between Lucius and Simon is actually very similar to Cuban leader Castro and Cuban legendary fighting hero Guevara; the former eventually took over the government and managed society, while the latter left independently after overthrowing oppression and walked the world.
One of the passages also contains political irony. For example, Simon's struggle to save the citizens turned out to be self-defeating, and then led to large-scale anti-government demonstrations.
I used to be particularly dissatisfied with Lucius, because in order to maintain social stability, Simon was arrested and imprisoned and sentenced to death, so I hated him very much. And when I look at it again this time, I realize that what I thought at that time was really ridiculous, why are you dissatisfied with Lu Xiu? His approach is correct from the point of view of a government, and only in this way can social stability be maintained.
This is how the individual and the collective are both a game and an alliance.
At the end, it is mentioned that with everyone's efforts, the universe is moving towards peace, and there are rare works that express such themes in animation. This is a collective perspective.
But to be honest, compared to the peace of the universe, I pay more attention to personal survival, but unfortunately, similar to reality, the protagonist and his party have gone through hardships and are destined to not be able to retreat. For example, Brother Kamina, and the most heart-wrenching one should be Ke Tang, this is a personal perspective.
Although Tang himself accepted such an ending and moved forward voluntarily, it does not mean that he was born a fearless warrior. There is such a description of humanity in the animation:
Chimi: Are you going to special attack? Are you not afraid of death? Too cunning, in this way, to find their own burial place. (sadly) I can't do such a thing!
But Tang: (loudly) Are you a fool? Where can there be people who are not afraid of death! But, isn't it impossible? Isn't this out of the question? It's not because I want to do it... I still have to keep moving forward, right? I put my words down first, and it is because of you that I can carry out the chaos to the end; (Note: how much emotion is contained in this sentence!) It is because of you who support me behind my back that I can move forward. Simon is pulling on the top, and I can push on the bottom, all because you guys are supporting me behind me... (Abbreviated below) But
the character of Tang is even more flesh and blood, a bit of Hemingway's writings The tough guy spirit (have to read more of his works), this is also the most impressive paragraph.
5. Contact with details
"Tianyuan" adopts a grand and epic narrative mode. Most of these works have a very long time line, and the life of one or several generations is used to express the changes of the times. Such a way of expression It is especially common in literary works. Of course, it is impossible to explain everything in detail. The non-key parts only need to be explained briefly. The animation uses illustrations and sketches to express.
For example, there is such a three-second picture at the end of the animation to show Ketang's family, which is very contagious: the
picture and the picture
are because of this, the connection in the details is very important, or it is the link between the previous and the next, or it helps to build a ring structure to keep the story. of perfection.
So, what is the difference between the TV version of "Tianyuan" and the theatrical version? It should be said that the theatrical version is the improvement and supplement of the TV version, and it has a better description in the details, especially the additions and deletions of the ending part. Here, the TV and the ending of the theater should be combined to see the most complete.
Part of Nia's parting is the most obvious. In the theatrical version, all comrades-in-arms (and friends) are all present, with different expressions and expressions, which are not present in the TV version.
In
addition, the correlation between the details before and after the plot is also very strong, such as the middle of the animation:
Nia: My dream is to make this endless land bloom with beautiful flowers.
Simon: Flowers?
Nia: Well, on this barren land, sprinkle clear springs, bury flower seeds, and let it bloom beautiful flowers... (abbreviated below)
(It will be completed by Simon at the end of the film) Picture
6, unique, Heterogeneous
The above may be said to be naive or superficial, but just like the comments we make on the words of children, although they seem whimsical to adults, but because of that, they are the most authentic and purest. idea.
In my opinion, the beliefs and emotions expressed in this animation are so pure, which is why it holds an important place in animation history.
I really can't stand the overwhelming animation works that are just selling meat and cuteness, and the content is chewy.
And this animation is so hot-blooded and calm:
Chimi: Why is this? Why on earth, you don't use helical force? If you use that power, Nia-sama will not... Not only that, but the dead will also...
Yuko: Simon, he is not a god, Kimi.
Simon: The dead are the dead, and trying to wake them up will only be a hindrance for those who come later.
Such dialogue is hardly heard in other animation works.
7. The
background music of Knot has a strong electronic punk style. I don't understand music, so I can't describe it. The only thing is that the music in the key parts is definitely in sync with the plot! That super rhythm will make you burn involuntarily!
So far, although there are still many characters I haven't been able to mention, it's enough to think about it. After all, the feelings I want to express should be the same.
The most burning animation masterpiece in the universe and its ending is both sighing and admirable, and it may only be this one in a lifetime.
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Goodbye, Big Red Lotus!
"You think I'm... (pauses) Humph, no, it doesn't look like anyone else."
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