Dancing
After watching The World Is Dancing, I cried. I went through a catarsis. I saw that last presentation and it’s still lingering those feelings from that moment.
I absolutely loved that anime because all of those questions we may ask ourselves while reflecting about Art, I think we can see many of them there.
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The person who can’t quite understand yet, but seeks for it. Everyone has a doubt inside and when it is related to quality of art, it is not a consensus, right? But there are some directions people may agree with.
The person who should know more, because of status and power but doesn’t have the best answer and knows it. Perceiving and trying to understand are about being in contact with the artistic scenerio and be sensitive and vunerable to learn and experience.
The person who instictively express art. They are not seeking for it but because of circusntances, how intensively lived their feelings and hardships, they become naturaly aware of bringing those inner colors, which they can’t exactly name them, but they can evoke because their body just knows.
The person who is born with talent and invest on it. But, as this one develops the own artistic sense early, they may isolate themselves because no one can quite keep the same pace.
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Also, there are important talks that we may notice pointing out those characters inner thoughts and struggles. I wanted to see more, to be honest. A great time skip is shown and It somehow lifts a bit of the heaviness of Oniyasha and we are not able to see the moment his voice shifts, for example, which may not sound that important, but I just wished I could see that along the episodes and not because one mentioned the change.
The big impact I felt at the end was because of the anwser we received from the protagonist choices, how he started with his solo experimentation to a whole full presentation with people he cared for. He was never someone with a big ego, in my opinion, but he was one of those people who wanted to be the best. Oniyasha could recognize great Art, but he chose to not pursue it as he found other important things, or better saying, he chose people than his greatness. He also chose something bigger than himself: the next generation. His people helped him to see how beautiful it was to share moments with others and not exclusive give to only one single presentation, even if it was a special one.
He had few people around him that were close and took care about him. Mostly, his father didn’t do much. Few moments were shared between them with a precious lesson. The example was the way he taugh Oniyasha’s. And by this choice, his son was free to do whatever he wanted.
His friends were Oniyasha’s treasure. When he needed the most, they were there, literally saving his life. Because of it, he lost a lot when his long data friend died. Raw as it is, everything in life can make us learn, but it might not be easy to digest. Sometimes those moments haunt us for life.
It was a wonderful anime. I can’t quite explain everything but one thing I’m sure: I learned a lot. I’m living trying to figure out my life, still going slowly, but getting somewhere. So, I really appreciate the timing and getting to know this short and impressive story.
The opening and the ending are both amazing too.
If something I said triggers your curiosity, be sure to check this one.
Thank you.
