‘Absolutely Stunning’: Uma Musume Pretty Derby’s Latest Film Gets Makoto Shinkai’s Stamp Of Approval
Renowned anime director Makoto Shinkai took to his official X account on May 30, 2024, to express his admiration for the latest Uma musume Pretty Derby anime film, titled Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning Of A New Era.
In his tweet, Shinkai praised the film’s cel animation, describing it as a perfect example of how animation should be done. He also commended the sound design, direction, writing, and especially the film’s color palette.
“I just watched the movie ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby: New Era’s Door’ without knowing anything about it, and it was absolutely stunning. It exemplified how cel animation should be, with truly remarkable visuals. The sound, direction, and storytelling were all executed with a confident touch. What moved me the most was the color design.“
He was particularly impressed by the interplay of light and shadow in key scenes, such as the opening underground tunnel sequence and the intense race scenes.
In his tweet, Shinkai praised the film’s cel animation, describing it as a perfect example of how animation should be done. He also commended the sound design, direction, writing, and especially the film’s color palette.
“I just watched the movie ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby: New Era’s Door’ without knowing anything about it, and it was absolutely stunning. It exemplified how cel animation should be, with truly remarkable visuals. The sound, direction, and storytelling were all executed with a confident touch. What moved me the most was the color design.“
He was particularly impressed by the interplay of light and shadow in key scenes, such as the opening underground tunnel sequence and the intense race scenes.
- 5/30/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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