Wit Studio’s newest anime movie: Bubble (2022)… has been getting some heat lately. While nearly everyone agrees that the anime’s visual experience was outstanding, it is the movie’s story facing most of the backlash—leading some to even say that Bubble is wasted potential! While much of that criticism is warranted, I feel like a good chunk of it is also just a hive mind going to work. Today, I give you an alternate point of view—some love for Bubble’s story—or what I think the narrative does perfectly, even if unintended: they give an answer to that question in the back of your head… what does it mean to be alive?

This is a video essay that may fall under fair use as it provides research, commentary and teachings on the existential themes in Bubble (2022). The video skips over any big or important spoilers in the movie. Bubble is currently streaming on Netflix and is releasing theatrically on Friday, May 13th 2022.

Bubble’s Cast:
Directed by Tetsuro Araki
Screenplay by Gen Urobuchi
Character Designs by Takeshi Obata
Music by Hiroyuki Sawano
Opening theme song “Bubble featuring Uta” by Eve
Voices by:
Jun Shison,
Riria,
Mamoru Miyano,
Yuki Kaji,
Tasuku Hatanaka,
Sayaka Senbongi,
Marina Inoue,
Shinichiro Miki,
Alice Hirose
a WIT Studio Production

Tags: #bubbleanime #witstudio #thoughtsfromshivam

Video Info Sources:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81345945
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16360006/

Video Music:
Blue Dream by Cheel
Sunset Dream by Cheel
Sunday Rain by Cheel
Central Park by Quincas Moreira
Hottest 36.5 Degrees from the Horimiya OST Vol. 2

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