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Fans all over the world gathered to bring this piece of art to life. I was one of them! We have waited for a year for this to be released, and man...it was worth the wait. For me it really was. I started reading this manga a few years ago and I consider it my all time favorite, so I had big hopes for this movie.

As for my review, first off however, people who are familiar with the mangas might feel a little empty after watching it at first; the plot is gradually changed, however the very essence you feel between Shiva and Sensei(what the manga is known for) is still there. A lot of the 11 volumes story has been scrapped to be fit within a 1 hour long timeframe. A lot of the details misses or even some of the big parts, but I think that is actually fine.

Instead, we got an hour long movie about the acceptance and understanding of two individuals who were lonely, but find each other's company and warmth to live on for. The acceptance of a strange monster, shunned by the outside world...yet a small little girl that led herself into its heart - a forbidden love and friendship, presented in a very magical and colorful way. Wit Studios really did well to bring Nagabe's world and artstyle to life.

This is the base of the story that was still kept which the manga readers enjoyed about this series. And some of the smaller yet pivotal parts are still there a well.

So despite the many cuts and alters, it still left me satisfied despite wishing for a bit more details in there, but that is entirely fine as I said.

For an hour long movie, understanding the essence of this story which Nagabe created, it did really well.

I know that the critics say about Disney Pixar becoming less and less over the years (I mean I really understand, I grew up with Lion King, Pocahontas, Tarzan...I still love the hand drawn animations and they will always be my favorite.)But there's still this feeling that I had with Element that I've had as a child growing up with old Disney movies. It felt magical again. Element has something that touched me deeply that I haven't felt in a while from them! Of how they used to with Disney in their prime days.

So if you're wondering about this Disney movie and you haven't seen one in a long time because of the current "downfall" , give this one a try. Maybe you'll feel the same about this one...or at least really close.

I love every Saw movie, but I know it became a little lesser at the later releases...especially Spiral being one of the least good ones. I went in blind; no expectations. Like I haven't seen any trailers or any info whatsoever. And my god, I was blown away. So much nostalgia , And John actually being on screen MOST of the movie was incredible. I think this is one of the best entries into the franchise.

It's nothing like the previous movies where it's super focused on the victims and the traps; its kind of a mixture between that and more emphasis on the story itself. Again, I was blown away. 10 time's the charm i guess.