Children Orbit Around Cats and Vox Machina During Kamiari Month! - Renegade Animation #52
Tonight, on an OLD FASHIONED episode of Renegade Animation, Captain Kaye and The Animation Guru take you back to the past to talk about the animation that brings you back to the old days of cartoon entertainment, such as Cat Burglars, The Cuphead Show, and even talk about Vox Machina!
How’s it going, fellow Renegades? It’s I, THE DIRECTOR, here to bring you this throwback to days of yesteryear, both in terms of the show that we’re having today, as well as the TYPES OF SHOWS we’re going to talk about today. We’ve got a classic Cam & Mike show in store for you, as they talk about a wide bevy of shows like a retro, Tex Avery throwback from Charlie Booker (yes… THAT Charlie Booker), The Orbital Children, and especially the D&D adventures of Vox Machina!
Well… there’s honestly a lot of animation to get through, and not a lotta time to get through it, so I’ll let the Cap’n take the wheel here. TAKE IT AWAY, MIKE!
CAT BURGLAR
“Cat Burglar is a blast! An interactive short that pays homage to classic Tex Avery cartoons that can be quite addicting trying to get through all the various endings. It's not quite as easy as you might think, but it's ultimately very satisfying!” - Captain Kaye
THE CUPHEAD SHOW
“The Cuphead Show is pretty damn good! It feels awfully similar to shows like The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse and Looney Tunes Cartoons, where they're clearly paying homage to classic animation styles while carving out their own identity. Don't try to compare it to the video game, and go into this with an open mind. This show has everything from great characters, incredible animation, and even a handful of catchy musical numbers. I can't wait to see more!” - Captain Kaye
CHILD OF KAMIARI MONTH
“For a film about running, it is a bit unfortunate that it gets off on a rather slow start. I know, I'm addressing the negatives now because once the film finds its footing, it gets really damn good! My only other major critique is for the animation itself. Liden Films is no Studio Ghibli, that's just a fact. Is that an unfair comparison? Maybe, but one of the themes of this film is the challenges of living up to expectations. The reasons why Child of Kamiari Month ultimately succeeds are the important stuff: story and character development. Yes, it does take some time for the narrative to actually gain some momentum, and it's a little frustrating to not exactly see the big picture right away, but like any great adventure film, the journey makes those stumbles worth it. Without really knowing a whole lot about Japanese culture, this story reminds me the most of Around the World in 80 Days, at least in terms of how the MacGuffin hunt is structured. As for the characters, they're all varying degrees of likable. Kanna, for better or for worse, is an easy character to relate to. As frustrating as it may be to see her lacking self-confidence or straight up quitting, that just makes her success all the more satisfying. Her dynamic with both Shiro and Yasha is fantastic, and their introduction is exactly the boost of energy the narrative needed. Overall, I'm glad I watched this movie. Child of Kamiari Month was exactly the sort of inspiring feel good story that I needed after a rather shitty week.” - Captain Kaye
THE ORBITAL CHILDREN
“The Orbital Children, a.k.a. Extraterrestrial Boys and Girls, is an incredible sci-fi miniseries written and directed by Mitsuo Iso. In the year 2045, Internet and artificial intelligence have become widespread in the outer space. Following a massive accident at a space station, a group of children are left behind. Using narrowband and SNS, low intelligence AI, and smartphone-controlled drones, they overcome numerous crises. While the story isn't necessarily reinventing the wheel, it's the execution and the specific dynamics between the characters that help set it apart. And the fact that it's mostly from a child's perspective means the series takes on a more optimistic view of humanity. I could say more, but I'd rather let you experience it for yourself. The Orbital Children is now streaming on Netflix.” - Captain Kaye
THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA
“Just finished The Legend of Vox Machina season 1, and wow was that better than I was expecting! Obviously I'll have more to say on an upcoming Renegade Animation podcast, but for now, I adored this series. Beyond the general appeal of Critical Role's webseries, the story is genuinely engaging. While the animation itself might have stumbled here and there, the people at Titmouse still did an excellent job bringing this campaign to life. I can't wait to see what season 2 has to offer!” - Captain Kaye
That’ll do it for this episode! Special thanks to Cameron for cutting together this episode! Keep a weather eye on the horizon, for a new podcast’ll be coming your way very soon!
