Voices Of A Distant Star (Domestic Release)
by Makoto Shinkai
I just finished watching the domestic release of Voices Of A Distant Star and once again I need to reiterate what should be obvious… this is one release that anyone remotely interested in anime needs to watch. This is just one of those special works of art, one that leaves you feeling humble and blessed to have seen it. To be honest, I found myself suppressing a sob at several points.
The storyline is that poignant and moving, the artwork that lush and vibrant, the music that haunting… there’s a sense of heartfelt passion that permeates every second of this 25 minute film, and I’m grateful to Makoto Shinkai for spending all of those months hunched in front of his Power Mac. I can’t wait to see what he does with The Place Promised In Our Youth.
Once again, I just want to urge everyone out there to seek out anime however you can. However, once the anime is finally available domestically, do everyone a favor and plunk down the cash. Like any self-respecting otaku, I’ve bought my fair share of bootlegs, imports, and fansubs. As I’ve said before, they’re a great way to discover anime that isn’t available here in the States. But if it’s something I really love to watch, the best way to show my support (aside from a glowing review) is to put my money where my mouth is.
There are some incredible anime releases coming up in the near future (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Yukikaze, Witch Hunter Robin, etc.)... so let’s support them as best we can, alright?
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