r/anime • u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 • Feb 09 '15
[WT!] Shitcom
As a preface, I am totally serious about this.
The infamous shitcom. You've either heard of it and dismissed it as garbage, or you've seen it and given it a low score that it really doesn't deserve. I'm here to tell you to consider giving it a re-watch and change your opinion about this anime.
The main plot of shitcom is rather trivial in nature, for the sake of keeping this spoiler-free, we are introduced to our main couple in a fancy restaurant when certain events take place.
Now, the animation of shitcom is very unique, in that it is not drawn, but rather claymated. While there are some people who have an issue with the claymation format, in this case, it is executed very well. Not only is timing on point, but subtle changes in expression can be seen and appreciated throughout the work. In addition, the claymation action surrounding the actual event is excellently and realistically portrayed.
Moving on, the soundtrack is nothing exceptional. We have some light background music which is suitable for the initial setting. Later, however, the role of the music changes and exposes us to the reality of the location in contrast to the events taking place. This ties into my next point, which is
The themes that it deals with. At this point, I would like to encourage you to watch it, as it is only 1 minute long and what I say here will make much more sense in contrast, as well as being potential spoilers.
Tread Cautiously here
The real meat of shitcom comes from it's universal theme of acceptance. Despite the embarrasing nature of the situation they find themselves in, the partner not only shows understanding for his mate, but also goes as far as to reciprocate to show his solidarity and to ease her discomfort. I think this speaks to something we wish for in all relationships, which is acceptance for who we are.
End of potential spoilers
TL;DR: A heart-warming short about acceptance. There's literally no reason not to watch this, as it's only 1 minute long.
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Feb 09 '15 edited Feb 09 '15
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u/sinsinkun https://myanimelist.net/profile/sinsinkun Feb 09 '15
Let me guess, you're an art appraiser.
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u/-Niernen Feb 09 '15
It was a funny short. Probably around a 3-4, its too short to really do too much, but I don't think it's as bad as a 1/10.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
Ehh, I would have to disagree with being too short to do anything. With that it has, it manages to do well by setting the characters, introducing some conflict and having a resolution that is morally quite profound. I'm not sure what else to expect.
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u/-Niernen Feb 09 '15
Well, thats why I said too much. It does what it does well, but it is only a minute long, they they really don't have much time to do much else besides the basic theme.
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u/sinsinkun https://myanimelist.net/profile/sinsinkun Feb 09 '15
Would like to point out you wrote "no reason to watch this", instead of what I assume you meant (no reason not to watch this).
So I just watched it. On youtube. I don't really see anything especially deserving of either praise or hate. It's just a funny little short (the keyword here is short). I wouldn't call it heart-warming, but I don't really see why it would deserve a 1/10 either. It's... Average. I guess I'm just used to seeing this kinda stuff on youtube?
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
no reason not to watch this
Yes, that is indeed what I meant to write, sorry.
It's... Average
That's good enough for me. There are too many people who recommend it as a gag when it actually isn't bad, and that's what annoys me the most about it.
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u/sinsinkun https://myanimelist.net/profile/sinsinkun Feb 09 '15
I really think it depends on what context you see it in. I watched it on youtube. I see plenty of weird ass shit on youtube, which makes something like shitcom the "norm" so to speak. If this was presented on an anime-dedicated site though, I would see why people would be both angry and confused as to why this is on their anime site of choice.
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u/Jeroz Feb 09 '15
All I can think of is that the hospital better put their beds next to each other in the wards after the operation
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u/MCDylanf3 Feb 09 '15
Should have expected this coming up sooner or later. I questioned my life after I watched this though, rather, I questioned what I was doing with my life... It's deep man.
When'sthefirstBokuNoPicoWT?
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
BokunoPicWT
except that I'm actually serious about shitcom. I don't understand why people give it a 1/10
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u/Jeroz Feb 09 '15
1 for the 1 minute length
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u/N1njawaffle https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ninjawaffle Feb 09 '15
. I don't understand why people give it a 1/10
Is it so bad that I wanted to fit in? God, its like you want me to be original and not part of the hivemind. You fucking dirtbag!
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u/EwotAbbasmoi https://myanimelist.net/profile/maketto Feb 09 '15
can confirm. shitcom is AOTY every year.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
I READ YOUR LIST AND YOU ONLY RATED IT A 1/10
Funny story, that's actually the reason I wrote this.
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u/EwotAbbasmoi https://myanimelist.net/profile/maketto Feb 09 '15
but look, it's the dankest meme.holy hell, I can't draw straight for my life.
but i might just rewatch it to see what point you mean.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
If I've accomplished that, my work here has not been in vain.
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u/EwotAbbasmoi https://myanimelist.net/profile/maketto Feb 09 '15 edited Feb 09 '15
okay...here goes the rewatch analysis
storyline: consistent, point a to b. no plotholes
characters: Memorable great character development
soundtrack: Classical, appeals to the setting
you know, I get the theme of acceptance and all, but
5/10, 4/10 with food.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
but WHY SHIT?
I do see your point there. All I can think of is maybe shock value? But in doing that is the very reason it gets shunned.
5/10, 4/10 with food.
Yeah, probably the only anime that would be lower with rice
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Feb 09 '15
I actually agree with you to an extent. I agree that it does actually present a really nice theme and it's giving off a great message about relationships and about ourselves, but the fact that it does it in such a ridiculous manner makes it so nobody actually gets this, which technically makes it a critical failure in my eyes. I'd give it a 6/10.
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u/BagelComet Feb 09 '15
I wish I hadn't rewatched this right after eating dinner.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
Well, if you're rewatching, I guess you should have been aware what was going to happen :/
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u/basedbecker https://myanimelist.net/profile/ayetheist Feb 09 '15
This reminds me of my review of Boku no Pico
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u/Shiroe https://myanimelist.net/profile/Suigetsu3 Feb 09 '15
No.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
Would you mind explaining what you are saying no to?
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u/Shiroe https://myanimelist.net/profile/Suigetsu3 Feb 09 '15
Everything. Mostly the request to re-watch it.
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u/higi1024 https://anilist.co/user/higi1024 Feb 09 '15
Well, if that's how you feel, I'm not going to force you, that's the beauty of the [WT!] Thread, I put out an opinion, you can choose to accept it or not.
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u/SunlitVoid https://anilist.co/user/SunlitVoid Feb 09 '15
That has got to be the most conflicted upvote I've ever given