Escapism, featuring cute girls with swords.
As far as this genre of short films go, this one is a standard offering of good vibes, pretty visuals, and girls loving each other while dancing with swords. What it lacks in plot it makes up for in aesthetic. It's enough to make you wistful and perhaps long for such sweet moments in your own life. We, the audience, are the casual bystanders who just so happen to be privy to these two characters peacefully living their lives, wholly unaffected by the world around them. This is the essence of escapism and sometimes that's all you need.Was this review helpful to you?
Adorable
Adorkable Shimei x Shijie is one of the more accurate titles I’ve seen. This couple was adorkable. It had the typical clumsy, cute female lead who stumbles and giggles about. And the more mature partner who can wield a sword and protect her.I tried to find information on this cast. I was more intrigued by the mature swordswoman than the giggle box. I’d also like to know who directed this. This was a very sweet, effervescent 2-minute girl love that could have easily been a commercial for sesame cakes or buns. Wind machines, featherlight dresses and hair blowing in the breeze, and a gauzy lens all gave this a romantic, dreamlike quality. Nothing earth shattering, just a miniscule bubbly slice of life to put a smile on your face.
11 December 2024
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