Moomins ☆

[yuuago]

So, Avril drew Moomin characters in Polish folk clothing and I am delighted. Two of my favourite things in one go! :D

Though now I wonder if people have drawn Jansson's characters in folk clothing of Finland - surely someone's done it! But I've never seen it. Maybe I should go looking.

Seeing Moomin art on my dash makes me want to dig up my volumes of the comics. I have no idea where I've stored them, though. xD (Whever I put them, my Black Jack manga is probably next to it. I have a feeling they're in the exact same place.)

And it reminds me that I still haven't managed to get around to watching the new series. I have access to it, because I participated in the kickstarter, but setting aside time to watch it has been a big challenge. Response from my mates has been mixed - one loved it, another was very disappointed... Have any of you watched it? What do you think?

Not entirely a fan of the visuals myself, but that's just because I have so much love for 2d rather than 3d. Without actually sitting down to watch it, I can't really judge.

Comments

[kanadka]

ohhh how CUTE! I keep meaning to get into Moomins too ... start with the 90s anime, eh?

Agreed on 2d vs 3d. Maybe it's the nostalgia but 2d always seems so much more charming than the 3d stuff. Maybe it's because you can really feel the work that goes into each frame (as opposed to the work that goes into rendering...)

[yuuago]

WELL... actually come to think of it, the 90s anime vs books vs comics all have a different vibe, so it kind of depends on what you like. And what you are able to get your hands on, I guess.

90s anime: Cozy, chill, sweet, visually probably the most-often referenced adaptation for fanart
Books: Same as the above, but also dump on a heavy dose of melancholy, and one of the later books has one of the most vivid depictions of depression I've ever encountered
Comics: Cozy, fun, kind of surreal, also hilarious at times
This post is just about one character but kind of illustrates what I mean. xD