Comments by "Wobbles And Bean" (@WobblesandBean) on "Analyzing Evil: Uzumaki" video.

@comicbookreviewer4856 But Silent Hill was all about people doing terrible things. The main characters of Uzumaki did nothing wrong, their unspeakable suffering is through no fault of their own. I know that's part and parcel when it comes to cosmic horror, but it still makes me really sad to think about.
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Agreed. I see it as a mirror into human nature, much like Hellstar Remina was. In the face of calamity, the overwhelming majority of people reveal their true, monstrous selves. Only rarely is someone shown to be truly good when their character is put to the test.
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Jason DeMarco released a statement that has since been deleted, saying it's all the fault of just one person. He wouldn't give a name, but this one guy completely screwed them over and is the sole reason for Uzumaki's failure. Given my experience as a former associate producer, I'd bet dollars to donuts that it was either Zaslav/Warner Bros, or the Japanese director. I'm not exaggerating when I say that my time spent working with big name AAA publishers and collaborative US-Japanese projects was the worst of my career, if not my entire life. Japan has the most toxic work culture on earth. I truly cannot understate just how awful employees are treated there. It's very top down, one guy controls all aspects of the project. You're not allowed to say no to him, you're not allowed to give him constructive feedback that would drastically improve workflow, you're not even allowed to quit. If you do, there's a good chance your ex boss will try to ruin your life, both personally and professionally. I guess only time will tell if any whistleblowers decide to come forward. I hope they do. People need to be made aware of the abysmal working conditions they were forced to endure.
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@johnolmos8670 Ugh, what you said reminded me of something I read yesterday about Hasbro jumping onto the AI train. The CEO released a statement saying "we will deploy AI significantly and liberally." Not a good omen, especially considering Wizards of the Coast were just busted last month for using a bunch of AI in MtG and D&D.
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I think you're overthinking it. Spirals are a common motif for very obvious reasons: They're simple shapes that are easy to recreate, they draw the eye in, they're visually interesting to look at, and they're absolutely everywhere in nature. It's also a prominent symbol in Buddhism, hence why you see it so much in Japanese media.
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 @anotherdnb There was crunch, it was the entire animation process 🙃
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