Sunday, April 26, 2026

Some surreal and stylish imagery from the cartoon Judo Boy/Kurenai Sanshiro

Kurenai Sanshiro #10 Sanshiro braves the illusory castle of Sandoria, where he faces various traps set by an ancient king. Directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa, it's one of the most surreal & delightfully eerie eps in the series, making fantastic use of silhouettes and limited lighting.

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— Goge (@goge.bsky.social) April 19, 2026 at 2:33 AM

Kurenai Sanshiro is a constantly experimental, visually ambitious show, and this episode is no exception. One of the most notable parts is the scene where Sanshiro walks through a dark corridor, his silhouette being the only window offering us a glimpse of what's inside the tomb.

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— Goge (@goge.bsky.social) April 19, 2026 at 2:34 AM

I also applaud how surreal visuals don't detract from telling a story about a martial artist honing his skills. As Sanshiro sits in complete darkness, trying to catch silently falling waterdrops, our field of view is also limited to further showcase how focused he is on the task.

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— Goge (@goge.bsky.social) April 19, 2026 at 2:35 AM