The appeal and reviews of "Soutai Sekai": A new era of anime experience set in another world

"Soutai Sekai": New possibilities for short animation

"Soutai Sekai" is a short animated work that was released on Hulu in 2017. Although it is a compact work consisting of two episodes, each of 16 minutes, the content is profound and poses many questions to the viewer. In this article, we will explain in detail the appeal and background of "Soutai Sekai", as well as the points that we recommend to viewers.

Overview

"Soutai Sekai" is an original anime work, written by Crafter and directed by Yuhei Sakuragi. It is also produced by Crafter, and the copyright is held by the Soutai Sekai Production Committee. It was released on the web and streamed for a limited time from April 28th to May 5th, 2017 through Hulu.

story

The story of "Soutai Sekai" is told from the perspective of the protagonist, a young boy named Takashi, who one day suddenly learns that the world he lives in is a "relative world." Takashi is confused by the fact that the world he lives in exists "relatively" to countless other worlds, but begins to search for a way to make contact with those other worlds. The story depicts Takashi's journey in which he searches for the meaning of his own existence and the truth of the world as he meets and interacts with the inhabitants of other worlds.

character

Takashi: The main character is a boy. One day, he suddenly realizes that the world he lives in is a "relative world" and begins searching for a way to contact other worlds.
Mika: Takashi's childhood friend, a girl who accompanies him on his adventures. She supports Takashi and together they search for the truth of the world.
Yuuki: A boy from another world. He meets Takashi and continues his adventure with him. Yuuki's presence is what causes a big change in Takashi's view of the world.
Akira: A scientist from Takashi's world. He teaches Takashi the theory of "relative worlds" and provides him with a way to contact other worlds.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Soutai Sekai" shine with Crafter's unique style. The rich colors and sometimes fantastical worldviews are depicted while the realistic scenes are realistically depicted, making for a work with a strong visual impact. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, with background music and sound effects used skillfully in line with the progression of the story. In particular, the music in the scenes where Takashi comes into contact with other worlds has a strong emotional impact on the viewer.

Theme and Message

"Soutai Sekai" poses many questions to the viewer through the concept of "relative worlds." The fact that the world we live in exists "relatively" to countless other worlds prompts the viewer to think about "the meaning of our own existence" and "the truth of the world." Additionally, themes such as "coexistence with others" and "respect for diversity," which are depicted in the process of Takashi meeting and interacting with the inhabitants of other worlds, also serve as important messages for modern society.

Evaluation and recommendation points

"Soutai Sekai" has received extremely high praise as a short animated film, and has been well received by viewers. It has been especially praised for the profoundness of its story, the beauty of its visuals, and the quality of its music. In addition, despite being a short animated film, it poses many questions to the viewer, so one of its charms is that it allows viewers to enjoy philosophical thinking.

The recommended points are as follows:

• Although it is a short animated film, it depicts a profound theme and poses many questions to the viewer.
• The visual and musical quality is high, allowing for enjoyment both visually and aurally.
• To encourage students to think about the meaning of their own existence and the truth of the world through the concept of the "relative world."
• The themes of "coexistence with others" and "respect for diversity" that are depicted in the process of Takashi meeting and interacting with the inhabitants of other worlds are important messages for modern society.

Related works and recommendations

For viewers who enjoyed "Soutai Sekai," we also recommend the following works:

• "Your Name": A work by director Makoto Shinkai, it tells the story of two young people who live in different worlds meeting and interacting with each other. Like "The World of Ambition," it depicts a profound theme.
• "Weathering with You": A film directed by Makoto Shinkai, this is a story about the growth and bonds of young people set in a world of abnormal weather. The visuals and music are of high quality, making it a visually and aurally enjoyable experience.
• "Summer Wars": A work by director Mamoru Hosoda, it is a story where the virtual world and the real world intersect. Like "Soutai Sekai", it poses many questions to the viewer through the concept of "relative worlds".

summary

"Soutai Sekai" has been highly praised as a short animated film and has been well received by viewers. It has been highly praised for the profoundness of the story, the beauty of the visuals, and the quality of the music, and it is a work that poses many questions to the viewer. In particular, one of its charms is that it makes viewers think about the meaning of their own existence and the truth of the world through the concept of "relative worlds." In addition, the themes of "coexistence with others" and "respect for diversity" depicted in the process of Takashi meeting and interacting with the inhabitants of other worlds are also important messages in modern society. For viewers who enjoyed "Soutai Sekai," we also recommend works such as "Your Name," "Weathering with You," and "Summer Wars." These works also depict profound themes and are enjoyable visually and aurally.