brb1006
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Just rewatched "Unico in the Island of Magic" (which is an original story) from 1983 by Sanrio (back when they used to have their own Animation Division) as preparation for Unico: Awakening and man does that movie get deep at times.
These last two screenshots are taken from the film's climax after Unico was forced to ram into Lord Kuruku (the film's main villain) after refusing to Unico's non-violent approach by asking him to "Break the spell and release all of puppets". He even apolgizes for hurting him since Unico felt genuinely for Kuruku's existence due being powered by his own hatred (due to being treated badly by his owners and spent centuries abounded and lonely).
Kuruku is completely perplexed by Unico actually forgiving him and even insists on becoming his first and only friend so he won't be lonely anymore. The unicorn is visibly concerned as he sadly watches him dying and becoming weak due to Unico's kindness and speech literally killing him.
The ending alongside The Fantastic Adventures of Unico was one of the very few animated films geared toward general audiences that actually made me enotional and even shedding a few tears.
They don't make children's animated films like this anymore.
I bet Osamu Tezuka would had been overjoyed if he learned Disney Channel decided to air both Unico Movies considering he was a massive fan of Disney during his lifetime. He even managed to attend Tokyo Disneyland on its opening day 40 years ago.
The English Dub for both Unico Movies is surprisingly decent compared to other English Dubs of Anime (then known as "Japanimation") at the time. Barbara Goodosn (Rita Repulsa) delivered a very charming and heartfelt performance as the titular little unicorn.
Heck, the Unico Movies and Manga itself makes for a perfect companion piece with The Last Unicorn (both in film and book) due to similar tones and complex storylines.
These last two screenshots are taken from the film's climax after Unico was forced to ram into Lord Kuruku (the film's main villain) after refusing to Unico's non-violent approach by asking him to "Break the spell and release all of puppets". He even apolgizes for hurting him since Unico felt genuinely for Kuruku's existence due being powered by his own hatred (due to being treated badly by his owners and spent centuries abounded and lonely).
Kuruku is completely perplexed by Unico actually forgiving him and even insists on becoming his first and only friend so he won't be lonely anymore. The unicorn is visibly concerned as he sadly watches him dying and becoming weak due to Unico's kindness and speech literally killing him.
The ending alongside The Fantastic Adventures of Unico was one of the very few animated films geared toward general audiences that actually made me enotional and even shedding a few tears.
They don't make children's animated films like this anymore.
I bet Osamu Tezuka would had been overjoyed if he learned Disney Channel decided to air both Unico Movies considering he was a massive fan of Disney during his lifetime. He even managed to attend Tokyo Disneyland on its opening day 40 years ago.
The English Dub for both Unico Movies is surprisingly decent compared to other English Dubs of Anime (then known as "Japanimation") at the time. Barbara Goodosn (Rita Repulsa) delivered a very charming and heartfelt performance as the titular little unicorn.
Heck, the Unico Movies and Manga itself makes for a perfect companion piece with The Last Unicorn (both in film and book) due to similar tones and complex storylines.
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