Masaki Yuasa's love letter to music, storytelling, and all things creative. Two young kids cursed by fate come together to craft banger hair metal songs in ancient Japan. It's an absurd premise, but absurdity is Yuasa's bread and butter. The melodies and traditional Noh dances not only transport the viewers to feudal Japan but also illuminate the lives of the Heike soldiers, a mixture of history and myth that is intertwined with our main characters' story. The breathtaking visuals and meticulous storyboarding held me captive from start to finish. I honestly can't recommend it enough, it's a sensory trip. Even if you skip the anime, give theOST a listen.