This week, I actually took my Why It Works inspiration from an airing show, though not one I’m actually watching. It turns out Kou Yoshinari showed up to flex his incomparable animation talents on Sword Art Online, which seemed like a fine opportunity to celebrate just how impressive Yoshinari’s skills truly are. The man makes animation that no other person could create, and exemplifies the simultaneously individualist yet collaborative anime ethos, where any one artist can leave an unmistakable mark on a production. Let’s get to it!
Animating the Impossible: The Breathtaking Works of Kou Yoshinari
Why are you praising effort wasted on SAO?
Actually look at the article. It’s more about reflecting on a star-studded career and using SAO as a flashy excuse to do so.