Well, it's been quite a while since I last did one of these, probably because it's been this long since I've done a sweep of the new announcements on the AMV.org forums. I'll try to make this a more frequent thing, because I enjoy AMVs and I think it can sometimes be difficult for people to find the really good, unique ones. Here are a few recent ones (all links lead to entries on AMV.org - you'll need a free account there to access them):
The Dreamer by ExSphere.
FLCL is an extremely overused source, but I really enjoyed this video. Unlike so many others, it's low-key, has a definite focus on the relationship between two main characters, and doesn't resort to using many of the "tricks" I often see in FLCL amvs (namely the use of a lot of the manic action stuff and quirky visuals).
La Cane de Feu by Cyanna.
A Princess Tutu AMV set to Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird." It might seem almost too obvious to set an anime already steeped in classical music pieces to an orchestral suite, but this works by taking elements from the anime and shifting the focus slightly, altering the story enough to make it feel fresh. It's quite lengthy at nearly ten minutes, but it's worth it.
The Earth's Guardian by Atio.
This is a strange hybrid of Seirei no Moribito, The Lion King and Planet Earth, in which Chagum is portrayed as the Earth's savior. The concept seems a little bizarre, but it's executed well and very pretty to boot.
Gyah, watching these makes me really want to go and make some AMVs of my own!
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