For all the complaints that detractors may have about Japanese
anime as a storytelling medium, its command of both style and kinetic energy is
undeniable. Such invaluable assets go a
long way in smoothing over the ambiguities and cultural barriers that seem to
be inherent to the form. While style is
never truly an adequate stand in for substance, it’s hard to tell your brain
that when your eyes are taking in a visual feast. During such moments, the viewer is compelled to
rule all out other criteria, as what they behold feels very much like an end
unto itself.
