Short Stop: LOCA! paints the post-apocalypse in warm hues
You might expect a movie about two girls living in the ruins of human civilization to be a tough watch. It's the kind of material that often fuels thrillers, horror movies, gritty dramas. But the absolutely charming LOCA! , which is available to watch on YouTube for a limited time (how limited I do not know), approaches the post-apocalypse from a different angle. Haru and Tamo might just be the last two humans on the planet, but theirs isn't a journey of woe. We don't see them mourning the people left behind or fighting for their survival. Instead, they're exploring the world with curiosity and excitement. It's such a cute and clever way to tackle a familiar setting in a fresh new way. It makes the vast empty world feel cozy, safe, full of possibility. There's no danger of a zombie popping out or a gang of marauders threatening them for scant materials. This version of the world is too sunny and kind for that. A lot of great anime that I love is drenched in the ...
