How the Film Influenced Anime: The Seven Samurai vs. Samurai 7
Seven Samurai is one of the most influential movies ever made, yet its anime adaptation continues to languish in relative obscurity. Matthew Roe (@TheCriticlysm) takes a look back at both the 1954 film by Akira Kurosawa, and the 2004 anime series by Studio Gonzo.
Chapters:
00:00 - The Impact of Seven Samurai
00:47 - Historical Context
01:14 - Why Seven Samurai is an Epic Film
02:13 - Studio Gonzo
03:12 - What Samurai 7 Has to Offer
05:00 - Compare and Contrast: Themes
07:22 - Kikuchiyo's Monologue
10:41 - Compare and Contrast: Formats
11:14 - Compare and Contrast: Visuals
12:30 - Masamune
13:37 - Kirara, Shino and Rikichi
15:09 - Samurai 7's World Logic
15:52 - Conclusions
17:29 - Closing Words
You can find Matt's other video essays (including those for ANN) listed in his Anime Academia playlist: • Anime Academia
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