Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Ark of Awakening, Waking ArkJapanese: めざめの方舟 More titlesInformation Episodes: 1 Status: Finished Airing Aired: May 24, 2005 Source: Other Duration: 35 min. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Statistics Score: 5.831 (scored by 13111,311 users) Ranked: #1064722 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #9555 Members: 3,878 Favorites: 3 Resources
DetailsCharacters & StaffVideosStatsReviewsRecommendationsInterest StacksNewsForumClubsPictures More Info Ranked #10647Popularity #9555Members 3,878SynopsisThe plot of Open Your Mind follows the extraterrestrial origin of life, coming from outerspace as six deities (Intermission act), evolving into water (Sho-ho) then emerging to the air (Hyakkin) and to the ground (Ku-nu). Each one of these creatures rules one of the six elements of the godai philosophy, i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Wind (referred to as kaze in the Hyakkin chant), Sky and Consciousness (referred to as "Awakening" in the movie's title). (Source: Wikipedia) MALxJapan -More than just anime- Characters & Voice ActorsNo characters or voice actors have been added to this title. Help improve our database by adding characters or voice actors here. Staff No opening themes have been added to this title. Help improve our database by adding an opening theme here. No ending themes have been added to this title. Help improve our database by adding an ending theme here. Reviews Sep 5, 2009 If i would have to describe Mezame no Hakobune with one word, i'ts gonna be "INHUMAN". There’s no story, no dialogues, and at first glance, the anime doesn't make any sense. While watching the OAV, we’re slowly being pulled into an extraterrestial universe, where various dimensions are overlaping themselves. Not knowing anything about the reality surrounding us, we travel through these weird worlds, trying to understand what’s going on. It’s a voyage of consciousness, mind, and soul. The animation is quite nice; it’s mostly made of 3d graphics, though there are some live-action scenes as well. Some stunning colors... are used (mostly blue/white/gold), but the true beauty of Mezame no Hakobune is definitly the OST. The soundtrack, composed from new age songs, really fits the scenery of the OAV, and creates unique atmosphere.Mezame no Hakabune has only one weakness- some of it moments are boring as hell, and it’s an unforgivable mistake for a 42 minutes long show. Also, I wouldn’t recommend this anime to people who don’t like to think pointlessly. There are no given questions and answers, so it might be quite difficult to expect anything from the plot. Still, it’s one of the best experimental anime out there, so be sure to watch it if you like these kind of things. Reviewer’s Rating: 8 What did you think of this review? Nice0 Love it0 Funny0 Confusing0 Informative0 Well-written0 Creative0Show all Dec 11, 2013 An ancient anime artefact, this is, probably, the only way I can find to describe this relic.You simply cannot ignore “Mezame no Hakobune”, its power is almost unreal. This CGI animation will pull you from within the depths of the ocean (SHO-HO), as you swam with whales and sharks and rays, lifting you then, leading through a surreal stream of consciousness. Transpiring widely across the skies (HYAKKIN), will acknowledge you as you watch, through the eyes of the seagulls, the land from above. In a more somewhat melancholic, yet enlightened finale (KU-UN), you might question, and wisely doing so, the very origin of life; the... genetic roots from humans to dogs.Oshii Mamoru-san is the director, do I guess that’s everything needed to be said. The soundtrack might surprise you, because this is a well-known and superb collaboration, being Kawai Kenji-san classical suspect behind the score; you Ghost in the Shell aficionados are in for a pleasant surprise, it is honestly perfect.Lastly, I have to say that “Mezame no Hakobune” is ultimately a triumphal piece of art; to tell a story with simply images and music is overwhelmingly beautiful, and this one in particular speaks directly to our hearts. Reviewer’s Rating: 10 What did you think of this review? Nice0 Love it0 Funny0 Confusing0 Informative0 Well-written0 Creative0Show all Sep 17, 2009 Firstly if you went in expecting anything storylike you'll be weirded out. This is an audio/visual experience that's bound to be presented on multi panel display. For those of us watching it on our home theater the effect is hugely diminished."Open Your Mind" takes you on a thrill ride to Oshii's mindscape. It can be interpreted as Oshii throwing abrupt imagery at the viewer and it closely resembles a shroom trip. Whatever it is, the strongest emotion present is oneness with the universe. Qatsi Trilogy, especially the latest instalment Naqoyqatsi probably left an impression on Oshii.Kawai's soundtrack is as sweet and uplifting as ever and... saves this otherwise dismissable episode of Oshii.3D cgi work with lots of composites works well to great %50 of the time, rest of'em comes around as cheesy.Oshii once again stepped on my nerves with the extraterrestrial Dog-God and human offspring morphing into puppies. Off with the bullsh.t man, 20 years and you are taking this dog metaphore nowhere, it's ruining your work.Like Sky crawlers it left a sour taste in my mouth. I can not reccomend it freely, but it is good enough for a single view, especially for the crosslinks between Oshii's body of work. Reviewer’s Rating: 6 What did you think of this review? 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Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Ark of Awakening, Waking ArkJapanese: めざめの方舟 More titlesInformation Episodes: 1 Status: Finished Airing Aired: May 24, 2005 Source: Other Duration: 35 min. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Statistics Score: 5.831 (scored by 13111,311 users) Ranked: #1064722 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #9555 Members: 3,878 Favorites: 3 Resources
Sep 5, 2009 If i would have to describe Mezame no Hakobune with one word, i'ts gonna be "INHUMAN". There’s no story, no dialogues, and at first glance, the anime doesn't make any sense. While watching the OAV, we’re slowly being pulled into an extraterrestial universe, where various dimensions are overlaping themselves. Not knowing anything about the reality surrounding us, we travel through these weird worlds, trying to understand what’s going on. It’s a voyage of consciousness, mind, and soul. The animation is quite nice; it’s mostly made of 3d graphics, though there are some live-action scenes as well. Some stunning colors... are used (mostly blue/white/gold), but the true beauty of Mezame no Hakobune is definitly the OST. The soundtrack, composed from new age songs, really fits the scenery of the OAV, and creates unique atmosphere.Mezame no Hakabune has only one weakness- some of it moments are boring as hell, and it’s an unforgivable mistake for a 42 minutes long show. Also, I wouldn’t recommend this anime to people who don’t like to think pointlessly. There are no given questions and answers, so it might be quite difficult to expect anything from the plot. Still, it’s one of the best experimental anime out there, so be sure to watch it if you like these kind of things. Reviewer’s Rating: 8 What did you think of this review? Nice
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Dec 11, 2013 An ancient anime artefact, this is, probably, the only way I can find to describe this relic.You simply cannot ignore “Mezame no Hakobune”, its power is almost unreal. This CGI animation will pull you from within the depths of the ocean (SHO-HO), as you swam with whales and sharks and rays, lifting you then, leading through a surreal stream of consciousness. Transpiring widely across the skies (HYAKKIN), will acknowledge you as you watch, through the eyes of the seagulls, the land from above. In a more somewhat melancholic, yet enlightened finale (KU-UN), you might question, and wisely doing so, the very origin of life; the... genetic roots from humans to dogs.Oshii Mamoru-san is the director, do I guess that’s everything needed to be said. The soundtrack might surprise you, because this is a well-known and superb collaboration, being Kawai Kenji-san classical suspect behind the score; you Ghost in the Shell aficionados are in for a pleasant surprise, it is honestly perfect.Lastly, I have to say that “Mezame no Hakobune” is ultimately a triumphal piece of art; to tell a story with simply images and music is overwhelmingly beautiful, and this one in particular speaks directly to our hearts. Reviewer’s Rating: 10 What did you think of this review? Nice
Sep 17, 2009 Firstly if you went in expecting anything storylike you'll be weirded out. This is an audio/visual experience that's bound to be presented on multi panel display. For those of us watching it on our home theater the effect is hugely diminished."Open Your Mind" takes you on a thrill ride to Oshii's mindscape. It can be interpreted as Oshii throwing abrupt imagery at the viewer and it closely resembles a shroom trip. Whatever it is, the strongest emotion present is oneness with the universe. Qatsi Trilogy, especially the latest instalment Naqoyqatsi probably left an impression on Oshii.Kawai's soundtrack is as sweet and uplifting as ever and... saves this otherwise dismissable episode of Oshii.3D cgi work with lots of composites works well to great %50 of the time, rest of'em comes around as cheesy.Oshii once again stepped on my nerves with the extraterrestrial Dog-God and human offspring morphing into puppies. Off with the bullsh.t man, 20 years and you are taking this dog metaphore nowhere, it's ruining your work.Like Sky crawlers it left a sour taste in my mouth. I can not reccomend it freely, but it is good enough for a single view, especially for the crosslinks between Oshii's body of work. Reviewer’s Rating: 6 What did you think of this review? Nice