An idea that I resonated with immediately. It's a stark image of the unmotivated youth, struggling to find direction or even motivation. Thanks to their upbeat and irreverent personality, they're able to live optimistically, if pointlessly. However, Phos is so useless in their society that they fill no niche or role. It's up to you to decide what to make of the body you're given. It doesn't matter what body you get because you'll be stuck with it. It's a roulette that's spun for the gems, spun for us all. And because they're immortal, positions are permanent. If you're born with a low hardness in the society they live in, you have no choice but to take on a role suitable to you, but if you have a high hardness, you're expected to protect others in combat. Phos ranks near the bottom of the "Mohs Scale" used in real life as well, which dictates how high or low a gemstone's hardness is on a scale of 1-10. Our main character Phosphophyllite brought to life by Tomoyo Kurosawa's exquisite performance that can capture such a wide range of emotion and tone, is inherently relatable thanks to a lack of seriousness and plenty of recognizable mannerisms. Land of the Lustrous tells the story of the youngest of the 28 gems, but they're all immortal. We continuously see a full moon in the background with gems framed below its vastness as if it is preparing to encroach upon their temporary safety. We can never be sure if a character may be swept away or shattered into pieces (and no amount of perceived plot armor will stop them). In turn, this creates continuous suspense for us as viewers. As long as the moon hangs above the characters' heads, there is a constant feeling of fear for their lives. The prettier gems being the most desirable. Creatures that live on one of the moons known as Lunarians travel down to Earth to capture the gems for their desires. Evolved from the microorganisms that live in the ocean's depths, they became beautiful gems who reflect sunlight with every move they make. Only one organism populates the ground because they don't eat food. This single shore is, while beautiful, has entirely infertile land. Earth has been reduced to one single shore, and the rest of the planet is the ocean. The meteors broke off parts of the planetĪnd formed six moons. In the distant future, Earth has been ravaged by six meteors. Stunning CGI, visceral yet graceful nature to which it portrays bodies, and a dense analysis of the human condition makes it unforgettable. Studio Orange's adaptation of Haruko Ichikawa's manga is unlike any anime you've ever seen.
"Constantly, I think to myself that I would like to be reborn…"ĭo you ever wish you could change and transcend the limitations of your body? Phos' journey in Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni) is a compelling exploration of a person who desires to physically and mentally change themselves.
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