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It’s right there in the title. Things can’t stay positive forever. Sometimes, you have to face the negative. and Passive Angler In an emotionally explosive scene, it’s the most intense drama since the premiere. It’s easy to forget that Hiro is haunted by a terminal cancer diagnosis, an intentional result of the series’ tone and structure. In fact, I think a lot of the story’s power comes from the lightness with which it touches on heavy themes. All of these characters have lives and problems outside of fishing, but fishing is the medium through which Hiro (and us) learn about them. Likewise, this also means Negative Posey Angler Earn this dive into the exhilarating waters of melodrama.
It’s obvious from the first scene that this isn’t your typical fishing adventure plot, and those vibes carry through to the next twenty minutes. The lighting is more atmospheric. Storyboarding is more dramatic. The camera lingers on the subtle embellishments of body language. A pair of excited boys follow the cast, like echoes (or ghosts) of Gao Ming and his brother. A set of mirrored De Palma-esque split screens emphasizes the wall between Hiro and Takaaki before they attack each other. This was a well-crafted episode of the anime that hit above average all season long. Special thanks to the series director/storyboard artist Kawajiri Kentaro and storyboard/animation director Kurita Shinichi To put it together.
Thankfully, the heightened emotional state boiling beneath the surface didn’t get in the way of the fish. Fish are important, they always have meaning. Hiro finds that mackerel goes bad quickly, while Hana says the pursuit of big bass requires a long game. At first glance, these may seem like opposing messages—one about transience, the other about longevity—but they are both comments on Hiro’s current physical and mental state. Life was fragile, and he couldn’t bury his head in the sand and deal with the diagnosis, but he also shouldn’t mope around like he was overdue. None of us stayed here long. We create, we plan, we love, and we live despite death, knowing that tomorrow we might be as dead and rancid as the mackerel in the back of the refrigerator.
Of course, terminal illness is different from ordinary human death. It’s a special, extra cruelty heaped on top of our already fleeting existence. With fewer obstacles due to anxiety-induced ignorance, I could easily see myself following Hiro’s lead in his situation. While we don’t have the full picture yet, we can sympathize with Gao Ming for losing his brother at a much younger age. With their complementary emotional scars, it’s no wonder these two are so quickly and intensely attracted to each other. Hiro needed to be taken care of, and Takaaki needed someone to take care of him instead of his brother. It’s a win-win, as long as you ignore the part where they both ignore the inherent hurt.
I like that Hiro and Takaaki are more likely to meddle in each other’s affairs than to be honest about their own traumas. This is so real life. And, that’s what good friends are for! Someone has to light a fire under Hiro’s ass to get him back to the hospital, and Kao Ming is more than happy to strike that match. Hong Ye will definitely help Gao Ming face the family he left behind. No man is an island. However, the problem is not hypocrisy (Hiro points out) but the rotten and festering feelings inside them. Those are like mackerel too. You have to destroy them in time or you will explode.
The final battle between Hiro and Takaaki is the best scene in the entire film Negative Posey Angler So far. I don’t mean to belittle the show’s primarily comedic aspirations (and, as I said before, these missteps help build the contrast that makes this scene hit so hard), but the structure and impact of this angst-ridden climax actually It’s perfect. Dynamic camera angles enhance the drama. The expressions on their faces and limbs were filled with the dialogue of their suppressed rage. At the same time, their physical intimacy betrays the strength of their relationship. Make no mistake: Gao Ming grabs Hiro by the collar and presses him against the wall in the most romantic move of the entire season. They wouldn’t do this if they didn’t care about each other. The most important thing is that after Gao Ming rushed out, Hong lost his temper and made the room a mess. It’s a strong animated clip, but it comes to an abrupt end when he can’t bring himself to break that stupid cup he first visited Takaaki’s apartment. No matter what, this is still his home. This is still his life. He must fight for them, not against them.
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Passive Angler Currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
Steve, now in Blue Sky, agrees. The fish are certainly not afraid of him. You can also see him talking about trash and treasure in Anime of the Week.
