Anohana creator Mari Okada is one of the few anime writers to make the jump to directing. So how does her debut film, Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms, stack up next to the greats? See Maquia at a Theatre near you: https://www.elevenarts.net/animedistrbution/maquia Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mothersbasement Subscribe to Mother's Basement for anime and gaming videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=UCBs2Y3i14e1NWQxOGliatmg Validate me! Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/G0ffThew ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnOAu0ZmNE

It's amazing the difference a decent writer can make. Let's look at how Keiichi Sigsawa improves on Reki Kawahara's work in every way, without sacrificing the core theme of Sword Art Online. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mothersbasement Subscribe to Mother's Basement for anime and gaming videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=UCBs2Y3i14e1NWQxOGliatmg Validate me! Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/G0ffThew Also on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothersbasementofficial And check out my Steam Curator page: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/mothers_basement/curation ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b38sVVw6TK4

A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, the non-shitty version of Prince of Tennis and an elaborate treatise on shows that re-use the same theme song from season to season. After picking up a Yeti mic I felt like I had to make a new video ASAP, and I've decided to try releasing these every two weeks instead of once per month. I'm still figuring a lot of stuff out so feedback is appreciated, but thankfully I now have the equipment to make everything work. Songs Used: Believe in Yourself standard and instrumental versions by Mao Abe. Baby Steps anime created by Studio Pierrot, based on an original manga written by Hikaru Katsuki and published by Kodansha. As of now the series is not licensed in North America, but it is simulcasting on Crunchyroll. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnUCIjaY8HU

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