Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken: A Monument to Passion and Creativity'

The first episode of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, also known as Motion Picture Club, introduced us to Midori Asakusa, a peculiar and introverted concept designer and artist with a passion for creating anime. Alongside her friends Tsubame Kamoi and Sayaka Kanamori, they form the titular Eizouken club, dedicated to bringing their creative visions to life.

Unlike Ping Pong, which centered around the isolating power of talent, Eizouken is a testament to the unifying forces of passion and creativity. Director Masaaki Yuasa, known for his unique art styles and 'auteur' elements, brings this story to life in a way that's both unconventional and captivating.

In my review of the first episode, I praised its potential and jokingly suggested that Yuasa must have known my birthday was coming up. When I heard he would be helming a new manga adaptation for the Winter 2020 Anime Season, I was eager to see what we would end up with. With his track record on shows like Devilman: Crybaby and Ping Pong: The Animation, which I consider one of my personal favorites, it's no surprise that Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken exceeded my expectations.

Throughout its run, the show never failed to impress, taking everything I loved about Ping Pong and elevating it to new heights. With a willingness to push boundaries and experiment with non-conventional art styles, Yuasa's work is always recognizable and memorable.

As we reflect on the show's completion, it's clear that Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken lived up to its promises from the first episode. Masaaki Yuasa's direction and creative vision brought this story to life in a way that's both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. With room for improvement always being an option, Eizouken stands as a testament to the power of passion and creativity, reminding us that even the most unlikely beginnings can lead to something truly remarkable.

Keep your hands off eizouken trailer