400 Boys

The animation, voice acting, STYLE, soundtrack and setting create such a unique tone right out the gate for 400 boys. I had a hard time taking my eyes off the screen even If everything on screen was crazy.

Watching this short made me really want to go look up the animation team behind it, or whoever was responsible for the visual style because it was that unique.

This is one of those Love Death and Robot shorts that definitely leaves an impression after viewing it. 400 boys is a unique short that is tense, weird, cool and somewhat horrifying in a way. What a trip!

Now off to watch the rest of the season.

Despite its somewhat negative reception, I found 400 Boys strong. It is visually compelling at all times (a bit like Zima Blue), and what it lacks in narrative investment it makes up for in gorgeous animation, with some nice perspectival changes throughout. It has its place in the anthology series and takes seriously the art of the battle scene.

If you want detailed character exposition, look elsewhere. These characters blend into one another with direct encouragement from the story, which focuses on various competing factions (not individuals) inhabiting a hostile apocalyptic setting. The hard edges, breakneck movements, and sustained fight sequence are plenty enough.

I would love to stay in this world for a whole season. Unique art direction that oozes style. I love how things aren't explained and leave it up to the viewer to imagine and fill in the gaps themselves.

I'm not sure why this is getting so much hate. It's a mysterious world full of quirky characters, uncertain alliances, and telekinetic powers, what else could you need? I really hope these animators get to make a full length feature at some point. The choice of Trainspotting by Primal Scream was a total vibe. It reminded me of Samurai Jack in a way, mixing music with evocative visuals.

Give me 400 more boys.

Do you have to know the back story behind everything before you can enjoy it? I don't understand the universe; I don't understand the human race; I don't even understand myself; yet I am KICKING ASS and having a BLAST! That's the backstory of this episode. Shockingly stylish. Brilliant. This episode stands out in a stand out series. Don't try to understand; just enjoy; just feel; tune in to the vibes; see the sights; hear the music; revel in the chaos; let the philosophy inspire you beyond any scientific detail. You don't have to know everything; you don't have to understand everything; just know that nothing ever ends.

The episode oozes style.

The actual reason for the conflict? Who knows. All is in the past. Old quarrels give way to the new quarrel, and new alliances are forged.

Do we know the setup for the outside conflict?

No, we don't. All characters are focused on the right now, there's some bigger conflict, but we can't focus on that now.

The style, the unmistakable coolness of almost each character, Tarantino wishes he could have directed this one.

Sometimes, we only have one decision to make, and our lives depend on it. Quick thinking, one split second decision to live another day, or fall on the spot. That's what this episode is about.

Recommended to watch, one hundred percent.