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The animation is fantastic. Laika should release a Kubo and the 2 strings short in this medium.
1. It’s simple enough to reach younger audiences, but dark enough to speak to the older audiences as well.
2. It stares death right in the eyes and says “I accept that you exist and I will not run away from you.”
3. Excellent voice talent. I’m not going to go into the colors of the cast, because this is an animated movie, which means you are looking at animated characters and not who’s behind the microphone.
4. True dedication, as shown through its gorgeous and pain-staking animation, as well as its true and honest respect for Japanese culture and mythology.
5. Magic, but not the kind that brings people back to life, oh no. The magic of storytelling and memories, and how they both have the power to heal. But there is some real magic in there, too.
6. Not done for merchandising, but because LAIKA Studios wanted to tell a story.
7. It’s a story that will resonate with people for years to come.
8. It shows that not every hero or protagonist has to be perfect. They can be disabled, either physically or mentally.
9. The misfits don’t have to be shunned or made fun of. They can be loved unconditionally and can love back unconditionally.
10. Men and boys can be gentle, kind, and emotional. They can also be goofy, light-hearted, and extremely loyal. They can be all these things and still be strong.
11. It was never a revenge story. It’s a story about acceptance and the process of healing. It’s about bravely fighting for yourself and those that you love, not to lay waste to someone who has hurt you.
12. It proves that the act of forgiving is the strongest act there is, and holds more power than any final blow.
Back from the LAIKA exhibit! Here are 10 of the many, many pictures I took. I bought a Kubo shirt and mug.
