Jurassic!
Synopsis
Toei Animation announced a new short anime on Friday titled "Jurassic!" that will debut streaming on YouTube in mid-August. Most of the staff for the anime are comprised of the younger staff at Toei Animation. The anime is also the first in a series of new projects for the studio featuring the younger staff. The Real-Size Koseibutsu Zukan (Real-Size Extinct Creatures Picture Book) book by Ken Tsuchiya is inspiring the anime, and Tsuchiya is serving as the anime's "extinct creatures supervisor." (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys this short anime, praising its visuals and efficient storytelling within the limited timeframe. Viewers appreciate the nostalgic and imaginative elements, with some expressing hope for a longer adaptation. The main drawback is the extremely short length, which restricts deeper narrative exploration.
Strengths
- Beautifully animated visuals and nice music.
- Time-efficient and conveys a story despite the 1-minute length.
- Highlights the director's vision and potential.
Weaknesses
- Extremely short length limits story development.
- Not a lot of depth beyond the surface level premise.