Silhouette Animation: 'The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello' by Anthony Lucas + Others

Rating: 4.5/5
Gallery of screen captures

Again, this 26-minute animated film is not Japanese anime per se but I am utterly floored by its aesthetics of silhouette animation. Every frame is of poster quality. The story is engaging and the atmosphere is captivating. The show is like one long magic spell - I beseech you all to watch it. You can find a plot summary and related info at the official website and this Wikipedia entry.

I have to confess my ignorance and say that the only silhouette animation I remember seeing was from Revolutionary Girl Utena 少女革命ウテナ, but even those footages were fleeting. However, a search on YouTube reveals the following gems dated 1927 and 1954:

• The Adventures of Prince Achmed

• The Little Chimney Sweep

(How would I ever live without YouTube?)