Yatterman!

[furtech]

My mind's going, Dave...

I spent far too much time yesterday trying to remember a film from a memory chunk that stuck in my brain. All I could remember clearly was a bridge spanning a large body of water that suddenly disappeared, leaving the cars on it (and a tyrannosaurus!) hovering mid-air for a beat before falling. The scene was so bizarre and non-sensical that I -should- have remembered it easily, but no.

It turns out that I am possibly the only person I know who could have identified that film. It was something I came across and sent (via LJ reply via another mutual friend-- see how complicated it got?) to someone who is a fan of the source material. Buh.

Here is the trailer in question (totally work-safe, if kooky):

Directed by Takashi Miike, the film boasts his distinct style ("Ichi the Killer", "Dead or Alive"). The film is a live-action version of a classic Japanese anime called, " Yatterman! " This series started out in the 70's and was about as surreal and funny as any anime gets (which is saying a lot).

Here's some eye candy for Elin if she ever bothers to read this...

Comments

[waynekaa.livejournal.com]

PS genjitsu hearts yatterman.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

I'm starting to become a big fan of this...can you imagine Lyds as Doronjo? Or Mich and Kim as Gan and Ai? But--I'm not building a Yatter-wan! You and Genjitsu as Boyacky and Tonzra? Wah! And I could be the rarely seen evil boss who isn't even seen!

[waynekaa.livejournal.com]

no boyacky kthx

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Yatta!! You KNOW it's a perfect casting and a fantastic cosplay. I especially like the part where I'm not seen. And you can't deny that Mich, Kim and Lyds would be adorable (and saxxy!).

[brerandalopex.livejournal.com]

[Brer] I have utterly no idea what any of it is about but the design ethic alone makes me want to see it. :)

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

The incongruity blows the mind :D