Passion

パッション / Hikaru Utada - Passion
Passion
Genres: Music
Themes: Music
Studios: Studio 4°C
Rating: 6.48 / 10
Popularity: #10472
Users Listed: 3,319
Users Scored: 1,903
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/17/2023
Aired: December 14, 2005 (Fall)
Type: music
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This visually striking work from Studio 4°C adapts a musical vision into a captivating animated experience. The narrative unfolds within a dreamlike realm, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of human connection. A protagonist navigates surreal landscapes populated by fragmented figures and evocative imagery, seemingly searching for something lost or perhaps yet to be discovered. The animation style blends fluid motion with abstract visuals, creating an atmosphere that is both beautiful and unsettling. Rather than a traditional plot-driven story, the experience emphasizes emotional resonance and symbolic storytelling, inviting viewers to interpret its meaning through personal reflection. It presents a contemplative journey into the subconscious, prioritizing mood and aesthetic impact over straightforward narrative progression.

Staff:

  • Morimoto, Kouji (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Utada, Hikaru (Music)

Reviews:

  • User MaybeMelissa (Score: 6/10):
    Music Video by Utada. Not sure why a 5 minute music video with maybe a minute of animated scenes is in here but all the same. Great song Passion (aka Sanctuary) was released on Kingdom Heart II OST. I prefer the music video from the game be honest. Overall no real story in the video just follows a flow of visualizations to the song itself. Enjoy.

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