Truly the best finale we could have gotten. In face of a seemingly unsolvable problem, Asakusa's wild creativity finds an unthinkable solution, which is to rewrite the ending of the short within 24 hours of the deadline. And sure enough, the final product is spectacular, befit of a student film. The perfect conclusion to a love letter to the medium, with spectacular visuals and a heartwarming feeling to top it off. In an era where animation feels like dangerous territory to pursue given the working conditions in both the east and west, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! reminds us why we love it in the first place.

takab

7 mo

Verified

A culmination of all their hard work. Eizouken hits a production snag that they all have to tackle with their respective specialties. The episode is a showcase of how limitations can create moments of pure ingenuity, especially in times of desperation.

senkei

7 mo

Verified

An urgent issue appears near the end. Major adjustments are needed to avoid scrapping everything. HAHAHA, Kanamori delivers again. It’s rewarding to see it all pay off. A great watch that leaves a warm feeling. Not sure about top 10 OAT for me, but definitely up there. AMAZING!