Voices of a Distant Star (2002)

awful,everything is awful,everything except the name.I was expecting a complete different story line. Drawing style is disgusting so is the story. The main character is strongly under the influence of Japanese schoolgirl fetish. Apart from this the integration with 3d (robotic suit in this case) always ruined the general image which is really visible in this case. I do not recommend it to any anime lowers. awful,everything is awful,everything except the name.I was expecting a complete different story line. Drawing style is disgusting so is the story. The main character is strongly under the influence of Japanese schoolgirl fetish. Apart from this the integration with 3d (robotic suit in this case) always ruined the general image which is really visible in this case. I do not recommend it to any anime lowers.

Honestly this film is an inspiration to all budding film makers, graphic design artists, and artists alike because the creator of this animated film, wrote, directed, animated, and even voice acted everything in this film. His artwork and computer animation is quite breathtaking especially in the landscapes and skies he paints. This film tells a science fiction/mech anime/love story in a matter of only twenty five minutes while other animes would take over fifty episodes to properly express the relationships between the main characters and the political climates they are submerged in. Because of these elements this film truly surpasses the negative expectations a Japanese animated film might have attached to it. Voices of a Distant Star creates an extraordinary scenario in which the the main character's gender roles are switched. The quiet meek girl joins the air force and is sent off to die valiantly in war while the young man stays home and patiently waits for her phone calls. However these phone calls are delayed due to the fact they are light years apart. The main theme throughout this film is the communication between these two individuals. Even when they are unable to communicate their feelings and thoughts they remain close and eagerly await each other's phone call . Even with the vastness of space and time these two individuals manage to express themselves in a way that can not be contained in this universe. This theme, which simply yet stylistically laid out before us makes this film a truly remarkable and undeniably heartfelt melancholic tale.

First of all, Japan should be producing this caliber of work more, rather than producing endless episodes of meaningless animes.In this film, the action, lighting, sun rays, backgrounds, stills, and cgi are done beautifully. I like them very much. The concept is also pretty unique. The photography and colors are pretty brilliant.But what makes it a pity is the hand-drawn characters. they are not professionally drawn and animated. Proportions are often off. Animation of the hand-drawn characters are not natural. It could have been a much more perfect film with much better feel and look if the characters are done right. What a pity. Generally, a pretty good animated short film.

I loved this little film. The aching distance and loneliness really tug at the heartstrings. It's really amazing how powerful a little 30 minute film can be. But what I REALLY fell in love with was the music. Especially "Through the Years and Far Away". It's so wistful and full of longing, but at the same time almost happy in a way. If anyone anywhere knows where I can get sheet music for this PLEASE post and let me know. It would mean a hell of a lot to me. Compsed by Tenmon, written by K. Juno, sing by Low. I've googled it to no end but it's so obscure I cant find anything. I want to be able to play it for my Boyfriend as a surprise to him. PLEASE HELP ME! I can almost figure out how to play it just from listening, but some of the chord progressions are fairly complex so sheet music would be great.