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Director
- Hiroyuki Imaishi
Producer
- Kazuya Masumoto
Reviews
Cam1922
Made by one master and a team of (seemingly) new-comers to the industry. _Hiroyuki Imaishi_, the co-founder of **Trigger** responsible for some the greatest anime coming out: **Space Patrol Luluco, Kill la Kill, Little Witch Academia**, and he also made **Gurren Lagann** and **Panty & Stocking** with **Gainax** (as well as other things with other people).
This is more stylized than his previous work though. This is his style: over-the-top, fast, hectic, insane, gross, messy, crude, hilarious, sexy (or at least sexually themed). Also, the use of only 3 colors really sells the feel of the whole thing.
This was a submission for the JOE (Japan Animators Exhibition or the Nihon Animator Mihonichi), which is for up and coming animators/directors to show their stuff; go check it out. It's a bit lengthy (35 10-minute sketches in total) but it's worth seeing for the new talent coming out; Hiroyuki Imaishi is almost 50 and has worked with the producer of the JAE (Hideaki Anno) on multiple occasions, so I guess he had free time on his hands or maybe (and more likely) he wanted to help out the other people not listed to get their foot in the door.
Quick another thing I liked, I love how they explicitly tell you what the theme of the show is a la Kill la Kill giant font on-screen style.
Feb 4, 2018
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Animation/Action/Comedy film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Sex & Violence with Machspeed distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Hiroyuki Imaishi brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Sex & Violence with Machspeed took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 9 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 42 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 478 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 2015, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: March 20, 2015
- Runtime: 9m