Gift: Eternal Rainbow

Amaumi Haruhiko is a high school student who attends Shimano Academy in a town called Narasakicho. Narasakicho contains an unknown rainbow which constantly overlooks the town and is related to granting a magical wish called "Gift." Gift is a once-in-a-lifetime present between two people.

As a child, Haruhiko has been close with his childhood friend, Kirino, until he obtains a new non-blood sister by the name of Riko. Haruhiko develops a strong relationship with Riko until they sadly depart due to the fact Haruhiko's father could no longer support the two of them.

After some times passes by, Riko finally returns to the town of Narasakicho, and along with Kirino, starts to attend Shimano Academy with Haruhiko. The series revolves around the relationship among these main protagonists and slowly reveals the story behind both Gift and the rainbow.

Fukamine, Riko Main

Shimizu, Ai Japanese

Konosaka, Kirino Main

Miyazaki, Ui Japanese

Amami, Haruhiko Main

Tai, Yuuki Japanese

Kamishiro, Yukari Supporting

Koshimizu, Ami Japanese

Fujimiya, Chisa Supporting

Shintani, Ryouko Japanese

Hokazono, Rinka Supporting

Kawaragi, Shiho Japanese

Asakawa, Sena Supporting

Enomoto, Atsuko Japanese

Edo, Masaki Supporting

Hatano, Kazutoshi Japanese

Himekura, Nene Supporting

Matsui, Naoko Japanese

Kasai Supporting

Yamazaki, Takumi Japanese

Iwasa, Gaku Producer

Saitou, Shigeru Producer

Itou, Yoshiyuki Producer

Kawakami, Ryuutarou Producer

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Jan 29, 2015

torrapamii

Recommended

"Precious gifts can be given even without relying on a miraculous power."

I feel like this phrase alone was indirectly against religions that believed in miracles, but please don't take me on that. A-Anyways, time to review!

Story: 9/10

Let me begin by stating my first impression that I was going to put the story down to a 6 or even a 5, but I was really wrong. This story started off happy, then kept getting better and better as it progressed. A good story always comes with a a good setting, problem and climax, which is why I would think this is a good story. Aside from ... the romance and school genre, there is not a lot of comedy in this anime. I would take comedy out and replace it with drama, as it somewhat hit me right in the heart. Manipulating your audience's emotions, mainly happiness but sometimes sadness, with a story will no doubt- bring a good anime.

Art: 7/10

An anime from about 8 years ago, is above average for its art. I've seen anime from that time period that have really bad art, not naming any. Animation was smooth but not a lot of detail put into the characters. Also, there is one episode where Riko's eyes were literally 2/3 the size of her head, but I can't remember which episode it was. Feel free to find it, I doubt you will.

Sound: 7/10

The piano piece that was played was very nice, bringing me on a wander in my thoughts. Ever heard of a Katawa Shoujo OST? I would say it's around its level. I'm not a fan of reviewing OP and ED that much, but I could say it's so-so. The first time you hear the OP, is that you might think that this is a romance anime.

Character: 7/10

I'll start on the protagonist:

Amami Haruhiko, a person who would do anything to fix relationships that involve him. A hardworking and a kind person. Not a pervert, thank god.

Fukamine Riko, Haruhiko's non-blood related sister who loves Haruhiko very much. A good cook, a good "cleaner", undoubtedly these aspects of hers would make her a very good housewife.

Konosaka Kirino, Haruhiko's childhood friend and a character I kinda hated, even thought a character like her was needed for this type of anime. The type of girl who wants everything the way she wants it to be. I swear she's mental, but thank god her brain was fixed. She gave that 'yandere' aura on her, that would kill the girl that Haruhiko likes because she was a childhood friend, spent more time than that girl Haruhiko likes, and won't give up on Haruhiko. Did I mention she likes Haruhiko?

I didn't mention the best character I think was out there, which was Edo Masaki. A side character and is Haruhiko's 'best' friend and would help him out anytime Haruhiko is in some kind of knot with either Riko, Kirino or both. The most helpful character in this series, no doubt.

Enjoyment: 9/10

I enjoyed this mainly because of the story because it hit me in the feels. Kept me on my toes to watch until the end and it didn't disappoint me. Would I re-watch this? Maybe.

Overall: 8/10

If you're looking for an anime that is related to Shuffle!, then this anime might be for you. Not as long, but I would say it has similar stories, just different characters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 31, 2024

MxS7HGS

Mixed Feelings

I didn't expect much from Gift: Eternal Rainbow, but it turned out to be better than I thought. The story follows a well-known formula of a love triangle between childhood friends and a male protagonist. Despite this, the plot is engaging and manages to avoid being boring.

The art is commendable, with well-drawn figures that blend seamlessly into the scenes. The characters are also skillfully drawn, which contributes to the overall quality. The sound elements are integrated well, establishing the right atmosphere for each situation. The soundtrack plays a crucial role in enhancing the viewing experience.

The characters are not unique and follow typical genre tropes, making ... their actions predictable. There could have been some more uniqueness in character traits to improve the show, but it might have impacted the overarching story. However, the characters are still well-developed, with each having their own growth throughout the narrative.

Overall, if you enjoy romance stories and have the time, this show is worth a watch. It may not be a must-see, but it certainly deserves some attention.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Nov 5, 2023

MavisLH

Not Recommended

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Gift: Eternal Rainbow is definitely one of the romance anime of all time. Yet another 2000s harem anime that's absolutely not harem and is instead a love triangle.

The people tagging these anime have no idea what they're doing and honestly its infuriating seeing most love triangle shows labeled as harem.

Anyways, onto the anime in question. Its an absolute snoozefest. The entire gift gimmick with the powers quickly runs dry. The Eternal Rainbow isn't nearly as impactful or deeply integrated into the plot as is the everlasting sakura in Da Capo. Which this anime rips off in some sense.

Besides that, the love triangle itself is ... decent. Its the same old troupe that's plagued 2000s romance anime for the longest time. A show that builds chemistry with seemingly obvious love interest, only to pull a fast one and pair up unlikely people. Atleast it concludes fairly well with some decent closure. But they could've handled the dynamics between the protagonist and the two girls a little better.

Especially considering the protagonist can easily be one of the biggest turn offs of the entire show. Where the writers can't decide on whether he's a kind hearted and caring individual or an ignorant oblivious cuck bumbling his way through interactions. This dichotomy in his character gets tiring, when I'd rather the show give me either one of the two characters archetypes instead of this weird amalgation.

The cast is wonderful, for the little screentime they get. The writers are allergic to its supporting cast, and would rather senselessly drag issues between the three leads instead of focusing a little more on its arguably strongest suit.

Speaking on issues, every single story beat or arc feels unnecessarily fabricated or manufactured. The weight in most of these scenes is seemingly fleeting because the love triangle is in a constant limbo. They spend majority of its runtime on the contexts behind the romance, with laughably minimal interactions resulting from this.

Overall, this is bad love triangle anime. Not a harem in the slightest sense. Forgotten side cast that are more interesting than main case. Watch something else. This was pure mid in every since or the word.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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