Plot: Koe is a young woman who got tired of school and joined the fashion world. This led her to the otaku scene and ultimately body painting. In this documentary, she seeks out a variety of manga artists and she offers herself as a canvas. They accept the challenge and transfer their art to her skin.
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October 28, 2024
Expectations were low going in, but since this was helmed by Shozin Fukui it's a film I just had to see. It's not the most animated documentary, but therein lies its power. The premise is 90% of what this film has to offer, the remaining 10% is a little addendum where we learn a bit more about Koe.
You get a quintet of manga artists using Koe as their canvas. Despite the "hentai" promise, the film is subdued and tranquil. It never feels exploitative, because Koe is visibly comfortable and the artists are professional. This turned out to be a pretty pleasant watch, just don't expect any deep insights or revelations.