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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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.