A sudden burst of motion (a train passing, a run toward the beach) as the music hits its peak.
A fading out to static, leaving the viewer with a sense of "mono no aware" (the pathos of things).
A montage of training or fighting back, synced to a heavy beat drop. jap_edit.mp4
Which are you using for the edit? I can give you more specific scene-by-scene beats if I know the source material.
Common in Metal Gear Solid or Shonen Anime edits, this relies on high-impact transitions and dramatic dialogue. A sudden burst of motion (a train passing,
A "dreamlike" memory of a past relationship or a simpler time.
If you're struggling with structure, try exporting stills from your video or using a subtitle file (.srt) to find the "beats" of the story before you start cutting. Which are you using for the edit
A lone protagonist (often from an anime like Akira or Cowboy Bebop ) navigating the neon-lit streets of Tokyo at night.