Satoshi Kon - Editing Space & Time

Four years after his passing, we still haven't quite caught up to Satoshi Kon, one of the great visionaries of modern film. In just four features and one TV series, he developed a unique style of editing that distorted and warped space and time. Join me in honoring the greatest Japanese animator not named Miyazaki.

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[shadowhunter]

It hurts to imagine what Satoshi Kon could have done with technology being pushed further and further. Truly a genius gone too soon.

[dirtybiology]

RIP Satoshi, it's been 5 years today.  <3 .

[zstick]

I wish animation were more widely accepted in the US. It's sad to see people disregard things as a kid's show just because it's animated. Or, conversely, be confused or upset when an animated feature tackles non-kid-friendly material. I've been a Miyazaki fan for about ten years now but VERY few of my friends and family will give it a shot because of one of those two reasons. I tell them they're missing out on some incredible experiences, but they're unswayed.

I've never seen any of Satoshi Kon's work, but I most definitely will now. Thank you, Tony.

[ruffthecrimedog]

Perhaps you could call the 2:14 cut the teletubby cut.

[UVtec]

I showed Perfect Blue to my film language teacher who she loves the Black Swan and she disregard it as inferior to the feature movie. I wished I could be as articulate as you to defend it better.

[migol]

Satoshi Kon has influenced Hollywood in so many ways that people aren't willing to admit.

[Thesignalpath]

Your work is incredible. You have given me new ways of appreciating what was previously invisible to my senses, thank you.

[Twisttheawesome]

I remember when I was just getting into films. Satoshi Kon was the first non-personal death that ever actually really shook me. It was the first time I remember thinking the world had really lost a visionary.

[Felik]

I like how everyone in Hollywood is ripping him off withought even mentioning his name but it's OK since he's an anime director and not a "real" director with "real" vision and talent.

[senseihEnRY]

one visual comedy that i really like on Satoshi Kon's work Tokyo Godfathers is when Gin got beat up by teenagers, there are apartments room's light that work as health bar on top of Gin and the teenager, just like on a fighting game. Totally amazing director

[JakeG-gpqt]

In a way, Satoshi Kon was kind of the Stanley Kubrick of animation. His films make you think, they make you interpret many things for yourself. He treated his audiences with respect, and for that, I appreciate him as a filmmaker. RIP

[Deinonuchus]

The opening credit sequence of Paprika is absolutely amazing.

[Barde_Jaune]

Why does genius makes me cry ? I mean, that's so inspiring I can't handle it.

[TheHoruru]

Watching this vid makes me so sad. It reminds me that one of the greatest passed away.

[serialexperiments]

It's been 10 years since he passed away.

And he remains absolutely unmatched.

[gesundheitspakxt]

Every once in a while I come back to this video. It has a special place in my heart!

[JohnSpawn]

Acknowledged influence on Aronofsky and Nolan? I think Nolan once (at an interview with Guillermo del Toro) was asked if he had seen Paprika and he stated no. Aronofsky (despite buying the rights to Perfect Blue and the obvious similarities to Black Swan) denied being influenced by Perfect Blue for Black Swan. Weird how these directors are clearly influenced (or at least inspired) by his work and still deny it (or at least downplay the inspiration). Just recently got into Kon's work, he's (was) brilliant and his scene transitions are mindlbowing, definitely should receive more credit and acclaim.

[SimonClark]

You are now officially my new favourite YouTube channel - as someone interested in film analysis and making films myself, this is just too perfect. Every one of your videos has been illuminating, entertaining and educational. Looking forward to many more in the future, keep it up!

[TheDebare]

I think I've learned more from these videos than a semester of film school.

[dmsanct]

Millenium Actress is one of my favourite movies and it's so beautifully crafted that I always get pissed when I think about the lack of recognition this guy gets.