Jumping

this is exactly as the synopsis says. Tezuka's Jumping is about a boy who goes on a walk, that turns into a jump that just keeps getting bigger and bigger each time his feet leave the ground. oh the places he goes and the things he sees. there is no story beyond that, but the sounds are kooky, yet appropriate, the art is the same Tezuka we've come to know and love and as for enjoyment, this is a very good way to spend 6 minutes of your life...so many little quirks and easter eggs

Its premise is simple, but what makes this short so engaging is its extraordinary execution. Tezuka, along with a few other rather skillful people, pour in a stupendous amount of effort only to be met with worthwhile results. The visual perspective we see is from a child's point-of-view whilst plummeting and rebounding across several spots. He travels throughout a forest, cityscape, ocean, and, ultimately, an active war field. Although being a Japanese production, Jumping features character designs that have a more classic western cartoon flavor to them, effectively making this short feel moderately more special compared to other anime of the time. Animation moves rather ... smoothly for being a short produced with a limited staff/budget during the 1980's. The detail in the line art is very well-rendered, whether it's the minuscule leaves on a giant tree or the intricate, painstakingly drawn windows of an extremely tall building, it's all given considerable attention. The constantly moving, crosshatch-heavy shading also adds some more personality to the already wonderful realistic art. Jumping also manages to pack in a wonderful sight gag, Stars Wars reference, and small, but potent, message regarding war and its undeniably ruinous effects, despite only clocking around seven minutes. In short, this is quite successful in what it sets out to do, and it's one of Tezuka's finest experimental works

Rate a 5
No vocals per-say it is more grunt noises like screams.
genres: comedy, adventure

Warning: you might feel a tad sick if you are like me and hate roller coasters.

Story
basic. One could say there is no story behind it. Although, there could be if you think about it. Many things happen with each second. Being born in this world we can only see them one at a time for we don't share the abilities to see from multiple areas (as in more than one person's eyes). Jumping, is not only an on going adventure to explore but to grow as well. Sadly, that is where it ... falls. I could elaborate slightly further but that would be all the meat to this bone.

Art
could be improved, as in visually clearly drawn.

Sound-no issues, good use of sound effects.

Character-not relevant

Enjoyment: this is more visual not plot based.