Night on the Galactic Railroad
Alt titles: Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru
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Giovanni is a young cat with a troubled childhood -- he is bullied in school, and waits patiently day after day for his father to return from his journey. One festive evening, Giovanni and his friend Camponella find themselves aboard a great train which takes them to the edge of the universe and back. However, in the midst of the sights and wonders, Giovanni soon begins to discover that the train's purpose might be much different than it appears.
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Spring and Chaos
- Movie
- 1996
From the mind of Shoji Kawamori comes Spring and Chaos, an animated biography of one of Japan's most loved poets and storytellers: Kenji Miyazawa. Through the use of standard animation and rich CG, a short period of Kenji's life is shown in an abstract and fantasy-filled way, showing the viewer his dreams and thoughts, and everything in between.
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add recKino's Journey
- TV (13 eps)
- 2003
In another world, there exist many countries, each with different cultures, customs, and traditions. From technological marvels to folk legends, each location yields a vast wealth of insight of its people: their hopes and their dreams, their failures and fears. Kino is a traveler whose goal is to visit as many new places as possible, learning about others' ways of life, but also making sure to stay clear of their affairs. Together with the talking motorrad Hermes, Kino sets out to explore the beautiful world and meet its inhabitants, wherever they may be.
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add recThe similarities between Night on the Galactic Railroad and Kino's Travels might not be immediately obvious, but are definitely there. Each with their own individual companion (Hermes for KT, Camponella for NotGR), the protagonists both proceed on an allegorical journey where they passively witness some of the most fundamental elements of human nature. Both anime are decidedly quiet and reserved in their method of storytelling, an unusual trait in and of itself in a medium where Naruto and DBZ rule the ratings charts.
Both Kino and Night on the Galactic Railroad involve a journey to an almost sad yet magical world of self discovery, and the bitter yet sweet aftertaste. Both are great partners for each other.
Angel's Egg
Alt titles: Tenshi no Tamago
- Movie
- 1985
In a dark and largely abandoned city a little girl wanders in search of something – beneath the folds of her dress she carries a mysterious giant egg. While living on the streets, she encounters a lonesome warrior who has forgotten his past and his purpose and, like the girl, travels aimlessly. Now they journey together, mistrustful of each other whilst sharing in the silence of the city. But who is the little girl? Who is the warrior? And what form of creature lies sleeping inside the egg?
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add recAngel's Egg and Night on the Galactic Railroad tell interesting stories, though you're not sure at the beginning what they're going to be. The use of imagery and zoom-in scene changing enhance the surrealness of the movie. Suspend your disbelief and go with the flow!
Millennium Actress
- Movie
- 2001
What starts as a simple interview of a legendary actress becomes a journey through the history of Japan. But this is no ordinary lesson; from the perspective of this actress, we learn of the beauty and sadness of love, the pain and regret and joy of the Japanese people and their film, through this film: Millennium Actress.
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add recCat Soup
Alt titles: Nekojiru-sou
- OVA (1 ep)
- 2001
Cat Soup is an extremely abstract, abnormal, and at times, disturbing adventure, from the director of Nadesico. This 30 minute OVA follows two kittens through what seems to be the underworld, as they search for one of their lost souls. Along the way, they encounter new (edible) friends, scary situations, and even the end of the world! Will these felines manage to return unscathed? Or more importantly, avoid becoming the main course for dinner? Confusion abounds in this quirky OVA.
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add recAlthough Night On The Galactic Railroad is much easier to follow and less abstract then Cat Soup, it still has some very well-made and abstract concepts. Both are a story of two cats taking a journey and seeing many strange things (at least strange to us). Also both can be called somewhat dark, Night On The Galactic Railroad has more of a solemn or sadder tone while Cat Soup is sort of like a journey through a demented and twisted carnival. Either way both are well made and should be watched if you liked either one.
