![]() Loving these animals, but knowing that at some point they’re going to cause me pain…you do think it may be better to never have cats in the first place. Because I know that these cats I’ve had since they were kittens, unless I’m in an accident or am sick, they’re going to die before I do. ‘I think the fact that I have cats plays a big part in that. The Iorph lifespan was inspired by cats: According to an interview of Mari Okada, she mentions that her cats influenced and inspired her in creating the Iorph. The seiyuu of Maquia and Ariel offered so much personality and gave emotional performances. ![]() I also found the voice acting to be very fitting to the characters. It id match the pace of the movie and intensify the emotions of the characters. The soundtrack didn’t particularly stand out to me, but you could hear the solid composition and distinct style of the renowned Kenji Kawai. Also, can we take a minute to appreciate the astounding work done on the clothes (that are super stylish and diverse)? I can honestly keep on praising the visuals of this film forever. The character designs are also good: even though Maquia seemed a bit weird at the beginning, her facial expressions blew my mind as the film was ending. The water looks like a mirror, the color pallets are exceptional, and the lighting brings every scene to life. From the beginning of the film (where we see the village, the Hibiol cloths, the Renato dragon flying in the sky with the Red Eye disease) to the final scene with the dandelions and the amazing fields, everything (including the CGI) is just so well-done and detailed. They did an amazing job in creating beautiful backgrounds and presenting a rich world to discover. This film is hands down one of the most impressive projects of P.A.Works. ![]() The art in Maquia – When the Promised Flower Blooms is astonishing. The good thing about having so many characters is that we get to see several different themes and at least one character to resonate with. Overall, the concept is rather intriguing but I would have loved to see more character development. I mean, he mentions that her hair is too long (implying that she is pregnant) but where exactly is she and who impregnated her? Is she in a nearby kingdom? Was it Krim that did the magic or was it Lang? Does she give birth later or what? We get the general idea of what is going on, but the plot holes are very apparent at this point of the story. Especially after Ariel enrols into the royal army and Maquia is taken away by Krim (I am still unsure if that is exactly what happened), everything seems to go on unexplained. The time skips aren’t properly explained, and the coincidental and highly convenient encounters of the characters are a bit silly, if you take into consideration that Maquia lives in a massive metropolis. The Mezarte kingdom tries to exploit the gift of immortality to conquer the nearby countries, which brings the nation to its ‘demise’.Īlthough the plot is touching and beautifully executed, I found a lack of focus on the individual stories. Leilia gets captured by the King’s army and is forced to give birth to a worthy heir to the throne, while Krim, her lover, is obsessed with the idea of rescuing her. Maquia tries to face reality and struggles to cope with every situation as she comes to understand that she is cursed to outlive her ‘son’ and Ariel has to deal with his own confused feelings as he grows up and realizes that the person that he calls a mother seems now more like a little sister. ![]() At the same time, we see the sad tale of Leilia, Krim, and the kingdom of Mezarte. The main story follows Maquia and her attempt to raise Ariel. As the two seek their way into the unforgiving world of humans, their relationship goes through immense hardships and tragedy. Maquia manages to escape, only to find herself cast into the unknown wilderness where she finds a baby boy and decides to raise him. One day, their tranquil life is ruined when the Mezarte army invades their territory on a dragon fleet, seeking their secret of everlasting life. Maquia, an orphaned young girl, is surrounded by friends and people that care for her, yet somehow she still feels alone. A peaceful race named Iorph pass the many centuries of their lives crafting a fabric called Hibiol in their isolated village.
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