The Human Condition - Kobayashi and Humanity 

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Just finished part 3 and this is the only video that came up when I looked for a review. This series needs more recognition as one of the best things ever created.

Its a few years since I watched it - its a truly gruelling watch, especially when you know there is no happy ending. But its utterly compelling, a magnificent work. It should be noted that it was a very big success at the Japanese box office, so there was a clear public hunger at the time for some truth about the war.

This is one of the greatest, most gut-wrenching films I've ever seen. I had only heard about it recently and watched all three parts quickly. I easily would have watched another three hours of this masterpiece. This will stick with me for quite a long time.

just finished part 3. 9 hours of non-stop engagement and hope, I don't think I've ever rooted for a character in any media as much as I rooted for Kaji. I never doubted him, and that he will succeed. This is a treatise on the human condition as well as it can ever get. Akin to Dostoyevsky and other such all timers. An experience I can't forget. Both a blessing and a curse. I suppose that's what we do. We don't doubt, that when it comes to it, we will make it out okay. I dont know how to process this film, I just know that I have no choice.

Underrated channel and one of the greatest films ever made

This masterpiece is so underseen, It's truly criminal

What an underrated channel, i’m surprised you don’t have more followers. Great video, and I also think the The Human Condition is a masterpiece.

This masterpiece will shine even brighter in the future.Not much is known about it now.

And very good video essay. The trilogy was captured beautifully and the excellent musical choice enhanced everything you said. Truly baffled as to how this channel doesn't have more subscribers, only a matter of time perhaps.

Wonderful essay!

Really well-made video with lots of insight! Loved the music used. Subscribed 👍

Great video, this film had me captivated from the first frame it's absolutely brilliant, I must go back and watch it again, its definitely one of those films that will stand to for several watches, and thanks for reminding me 10/10

The most grossly underseen film in all of Cinema.Glad Master Kobayashi has started to get more attention

Great video! Loved the insight

Great job! Keep em coming! 💯👍👏

Your choice of music is great and your words are smooth! Keep going

It's been more than a year since I watched this trilogy but I find myself relating to kaiji's idealistic mindset today and his struggle to stay on the right path.

Che emozionante rivedere queste scene, viste in tv quando ero appena una bambina 😢 purtroppo persi l'ultima puntata, mi piacerebbe molto rivederlo completo, per una volta. Grazie mille 🙏

Great video assay!

superb & heartbreaking

Masterpiece 🔥

What's the second song that plays in the video?

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No doubt a great cinematic achiecvement. Leaving apart the substance, the film has great music, cinematography, acting and editing. For all that, it has a tragic flaw in the narrative in its embrace of socialism. The film presents this idea of socialism as the solution to the human condition and, despite Kaji’s disappointment with how it’s implemented by the Soviets, Kobayashi never questions the underlying premise that there’s something called “socialism” - in opposition to Japanese fascism - that will allow men to flourish. Today we know that is nonsense - socialism itself is fatally flawed. The film, though still very much worht seeing, then becomes something of its time rather than timeless. Its mistake about socialism may even deepen the resonance of the film’s main narrative drive in the final part - the solution to the human condition is as elusive and illusory as Kaji’s chances of reuniting with Michiko.

Kurt cobain saying Tool's song "Sober" Music Video was a ripoff from the brothers quay then them saying this is one of their most influential movies for their art.

What if teens and young adults watched The Human Condition and Grave of the Fireflies instead of playing Call of Duty and Black Ops? Hmm...

The main character in this movie is not a sympathetic one, not at the end. Absolutely disgusting and really upsetting. Won't say anymore so as not to reveal spoilers.

Forrest Gump is a better war movie than this

Outty 5000 screw you guys I’m going home lol and this ain’t home 😂 And in the corner of some foreign field the gunner sleeps tonight what’s done is done we can’t just write off his final scene dream take heed of the dream -Pink Floyd The Gunners Dream