KyoAni’s Biggest Hidden Gem? | Cruder Than You Think

Kanye West, 50 Cent, and Queen Latifah playing Roller Coaster Tycoon? Mascots saying flick the bean? Welcome to Amagi Brilliant Park! The 2014 comedy anime from Kyoto Animation seems to go unmentioned in most discussion of the studio’s catalogue, but after finally giving the show a watch, I happily discovered there’s a lot to love while breaking away from KyoAni’s typical style. Here, I explore how Amagi utilizes classic mechanics to construct its comedy, spotlighting the incredible range of director Yasuhiro Takemoto and staff. Enjoy! This video was edited by Christopher “MrNiesGuy” Nies. If you’d like to see more of his work and request a commission, you can follow him on twitter @MrNiesGuy. Special thanks to Calvin Atkinson, Van Tarver, Dan, Donny Southa, qwerty23131, Torotera, Martin Schroder, Phloppo, Lio, Vulture, Arthur Macias, Spencer Tucker, cetkaman, FateSteelTaylor, Daikichi, smoochymoo, TOPofTheRWBY, Xsevin, Akani, Lexi Dever, ultimatemegax, athleticalex195, Nick