From what I’ve read, Otomo used the movie as a way to help him come up with the ending to the comic. It’s cool how the process works.

I agree as far as reading the source, though I think what the movie ended up being is exactly what Otomo wanted us to get out of it at that point in the story. That vagueness is abundant in Otomo’s animated works. I think he just likes it.

The script writer and director is also the author of the manga. This was by no means a “TV adaptation” since it had an 11 million USD budgets in 1988. The ending was a creative choice since he had not completed the manga at that time.

The thing about that is that the movie was scripted and directed by Otomo, who also penned the manga. Movie came out before the manga ended, so that was the ending he chose for the movie.

I can see the film being nonsensical for a lot of viewers. I happened to read the manga before watching it, and it’s missing a lot since it only covers the first third of the story.

That’s why the Chinese have filled buns like these. Can’t let hunger break your stride.

Right in front of the wheel.

What in the fuck is that? I...what? Dang.

That room temperature OE after a half hour made me wonder where my life went wrong.

Some people go too hard, so having a rule-of-thumb to follow is good for them. For example, that person at the party who falls over a table or cries. They should probably stick to no drinks at all, and a reassessment of their life.

Thanks to you, that song will forever end with a whispered “Rattata...Rattata” for me.

*he

It was, because it was out of their labs. As in, it actually exists(which is exciting). I do agree that their story was ridiculous though.

Considering Niantic’s progress with the game, that won’t happen for a decade.

“In the wild”, as in to the public. I’m not used to talking about a game that actually involves going into the woods.

“In the wild”, as in released to the public. Haven’t adjusted my wording for a game that actually involves being in the woods.

Fair point. I’ve seen so many Snorlaxes appear in my Nearby tray with no way of finding them.

How? Someone having one doesn’t mean I can’t also get one.

It’s was 85 today in Columbus. Not sure what you’re getting at.

“In the wild”, as in actually existing for players.