The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim
150 million years ago, various aliens were living in harmony under the God of the Earth, Elohim. But the earth is actually in danger because there was a plan to annihilate the earth by Dahar, who was from the dark side of the universe.
The film earned $5.9M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim (2021) exemplifies strategically placed narrative design, characteristic of Isamu Imakake's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 59 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.3, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Establishing shots of Earth and the ordinary world of the protagonists, showing their normal lives before the cosmic events begin.. Structural examination shows that this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 14 minutes when A catastrophic cosmic event or dark force threatens Earth, disrupting the protagonists' ordinary existence and revealing the existence of greater spiritual forces.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 29 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 25% of the runtime. This indicates the protagonist's commitment to The protagonists make an active choice to accept their mission and journey into the spiritual realm to understand the laws of the universe and confront the threat., moving from reaction to action.
At 59 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Significantly, this crucial beat A major revelation about the nature of Elohim or a false victory where the protagonists believe they understand their mission, raising the stakes for the cosmic battle ahead., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 89 minutes (75% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, A devastating defeat or sacrifice occurs. A mentor may fall, or the protagonists face apparent failure as darkness seems to prevail. The whiff of death permeates this moment., demonstrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 95 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 80% of the runtime. The protagonists achieve spiritual synthesis, combining their learned wisdom about cosmic laws with their innate human qualities. They realize the true power of faith and love., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs proven narrative structure principles that track dramatic progression. By mapping The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim against these established plot points, we can identify how Isamu Imakake utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim within the animation genre.
Comparative Analysis
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Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Establishing shots of Earth and the ordinary world of the protagonists, showing their normal lives before the cosmic events begin.
Theme
A mentor or supporting character discusses the laws governing the universe and humanity's relationship with higher powers, establishing the spiritual theme.
Worldbuilding
Introduction to the main characters, their relationships, and the cosmological framework. Establishes the existence of Elohim and the spiritual dimensions that govern reality.
Disruption
A catastrophic cosmic event or dark force threatens Earth, disrupting the protagonists' ordinary existence and revealing the existence of greater spiritual forces.
Resistance
The protagonists resist their calling and debate whether to accept their role in the cosmic conflict. Spiritual guides appear to prepare them for their journey.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
The protagonists make an active choice to accept their mission and journey into the spiritual realm to understand the laws of the universe and confront the threat.
Mirror World
Introduction of a spiritual guide or ally who represents the thematic truth about love, faith, and the cosmic order that the protagonists must learn.
Premise
The protagonists explore spiritual dimensions, learn about Elohim and cosmic laws, encounter various beings, and discover their own spiritual powers and purpose.
Midpoint
A major revelation about the nature of Elohim or a false victory where the protagonists believe they understand their mission, raising the stakes for the cosmic battle ahead.
Opposition
Dark forces intensify their assault on Earth and the spiritual realm. The antagonist's true power is revealed, and the protagonists' weaknesses and doubts surface.
Collapse
A devastating defeat or sacrifice occurs. A mentor may fall, or the protagonists face apparent failure as darkness seems to prevail. The whiff of death permeates this moment.
Crisis
The protagonists process their loss and despair, confronting their darkest doubts about their mission and the cosmic order before finding renewed spiritual resolve.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
The protagonists achieve spiritual synthesis, combining their learned wisdom about cosmic laws with their innate human qualities. They realize the true power of faith and love.
Synthesis
The final confrontation with the dark forces. The protagonists use their spiritual understanding and faith to restore cosmic balance and protect Earth according to divine laws.
Transformation
Closing image shows the transformed protagonists in harmony with cosmic order, having integrated spiritual wisdom into their being. Earth is saved and the universe is balanced.