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The intensity of the episode came in waves one after the other. The necessary content to keep audience hooked to their seats after every crest of an episodic high point. And there were many in this one.
I might not know the history of events that well, but by storytelling POV this episode worked really well. A level of taste with uncertainty and anticipation, the likes of which are rarely expressed in fiction (though here, derived from factual history), kept my heart in my mouth for the most part of the episode, peaking towards the end.
The penultimate episode of the season have brought high expectations for the final one. Looking forward ahead.
I might not know the history of events that well, but by storytelling POV this episode worked really well. A level of taste with uncertainty and anticipation, the likes of which are rarely expressed in fiction (though here, derived from factual history), kept my heart in my mouth for the most part of the episode, peaking towards the end.
The penultimate episode of the season have brought high expectations for the final one. Looking forward ahead.
Released three weeks after Toriyama-san's demise, Sand Land marks another one of the remarkable artist's great works.
A simple plot of a Sheriff and a Demon prince teaming up in the desert wastelands in the search for water, Sand Land felt a nostalgic return to watch Toriyama's Art Style once again. Adapted from the manga of the same name after over 20 years, Sand Land keeps the charm of Toriyama's storytelling ways and gags.
Compared to his magnus opus, Dragon Ball, Sand Land keeps to a pretty realistic approach against the previous power-driven action, with witty tactics often proceeding the story instead of the common beat-em-up. This aspect itself shows development in Toriyama as a writer of manga, which needn't require fist-fights and whooping actions all the time to relay the intensity.
The Animation was great, especially the emphasis provided towards the subtle movements and nuances of the character movements. The whole of the character animations were pretty much done in 1s (full 24 drawings in a 24 fps Animation format), which gave incredibly smooth movements. 3D elements of the BG mixed with 2D elements were a pleasing new rendition, compared to Toriyama's earlier anime adaptations.
Nostalgic references from the Dragon Ball anime series are evident and are often pleasing.
Overall, it has been a pleasant watch with the first 7 episodes of the Season. Awaiting eagerly to complete the rest of it.
A simple plot of a Sheriff and a Demon prince teaming up in the desert wastelands in the search for water, Sand Land felt a nostalgic return to watch Toriyama's Art Style once again. Adapted from the manga of the same name after over 20 years, Sand Land keeps the charm of Toriyama's storytelling ways and gags.
Compared to his magnus opus, Dragon Ball, Sand Land keeps to a pretty realistic approach against the previous power-driven action, with witty tactics often proceeding the story instead of the common beat-em-up. This aspect itself shows development in Toriyama as a writer of manga, which needn't require fist-fights and whooping actions all the time to relay the intensity.
The Animation was great, especially the emphasis provided towards the subtle movements and nuances of the character movements. The whole of the character animations were pretty much done in 1s (full 24 drawings in a 24 fps Animation format), which gave incredibly smooth movements. 3D elements of the BG mixed with 2D elements were a pleasing new rendition, compared to Toriyama's earlier anime adaptations.
Nostalgic references from the Dragon Ball anime series are evident and are often pleasing.
Overall, it has been a pleasant watch with the first 7 episodes of the Season. Awaiting eagerly to complete the rest of it.