Few things to start with;
My overall rating in this review and rating for the show on my list differ, that is due to MAL not having unified rating. 10/10 on the site is described as "masterpiece" while 10/10 in reviews is described as "outstanding", while the show is indeed outstanding I don't like to throw word "masterpiece" around.
Episode 11 has aired as of writing this review. Art, sound and enjoyment aspects of my rating are not going to change but story and character might depending on how the story develops and on how it concludes (since the source is completed & it's a two course
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show I do expect that what we are getting is completed story i.e. no s2).
I will talk about story & characters last since they are the variables and are arguably the most important parts;
Art 9/10;
While I do admittedly have fetish for most of I.G.'s art styles the art/animation fit the show very well. There is no part of the animation that would seem out of place and there are some seriously gorgeous scenes. The reason it's not a ten is the fact that there are anime series/movies that set the bar extremely high. So again and in conclusion, the art fits and does what it needs to while making the show look nice.
Sound 10/10;
Sound&soundtrack fit the show and there is not a piece of the sound design within the show that I could point out and call bad or/and out of place. Both OP and ED are memorable. The soundtrack is enjoyable even out of context i.e. on it's own.
Enjoyment 10/10;
I sat through 11 episodes without a stop and didn't even notice it which is very rare thing for me.
Story 8/10 & Characters 9/10 (spoiler free)
The character cast is on the outside very nice and fairly diverse. I've noticed that the show has 2 characters marked as "main" and rest as "supporting" which I'd have to disagree with, while the show does have two distinctive MCs the entire group of characters should be taken as a main cast. All of the characters have seemingly distinctive personalities, ways and interests which actually do make them feel human what's more, they (their personalities and actions) do react to what's happening around them all of that together makes it very easy for you to actually sympathize with them & what they go through during the show.There are some weird "blunders" when it comes to it but it's all within reason. As it is, I am torn between 8 and 9, I can't give the cast a 10 because while atm. it's all coming nicely together it heavily depends on how they move&change with and throughout the rest of the story since there will be very little time to "give" to the individual cast members (that said, it might end up being a 10 ^-^).
The story while being surprisingly good is at the moment the weakest part of the show. The setting is extremely fresh which is weird considering it takes place at a college but it does seem to be a rare specimen ^-^. The story itself feels believable which is without a doubt partially thanks to the cast but it's overall very realistic It's hard to put into words because while the show is more or less "sports anime" it's not exactly about the sport itself, rather than that it's about people living their lives with the sport being a part (bigger and bigger part as the story goes on) of it. As mentioned before, the characters have different interests and while all being college students they are at different points in their lives, the show manages to highlight their differences and how they deal with them, their problems and each other extremely well, there are moments of both happiness and sadness but it all comes as heartwarming. The show also manages to shift between comedy and drama smoothly which makes the "process" feel natural. The story has a rating of 8 mainly because there are some dull moments and the story does focus on some "uninteresting" things from time to time which becomes an issue when you have fairly limited amount of episodes while having wide repertoire of themes and moments you could be showing the viewer. The story might end on a 9 but it could also be a 7 or a 6 depending on how it continues and ends, the final arc of the show and it's conclusion will be vital for both the story and the character cast.
To add little something to the "sports anime" thingy I abruptly ended, the anime isn't about people coming out of nowhere trying to be the best and whatnot, rather it's about people who have their own lives to live and the sport itself is becoming a part of that.
To conclude, I would suggest the show to pretty much anyone. It's hard to pinpoint how much time you should give the show before deciding to either drop or watch it all (since it's a 2 course and thus a fairly large time investment) so watch an episode or two and if you find yourself enjoying it stick with it. While the show needs few episodes to show you what it really has to offer if you find out that you are forcing yourself half-way through the second episode it's not very likely that the show is for you.
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Jan 2, 2019
Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru
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Few things to start with;
My overall rating in this review and rating for the show on my list differ, that is due to MAL not having unified rating. 10/10 on the site is described as "masterpiece" while 10/10 in reviews is described as "outstanding", while the show is indeed outstanding I don't like to throw word "masterpiece" around. Episode 11 has aired as of writing this review. Art, sound and enjoyment aspects of my rating are not going to change but story and character might depending on how the story develops and on how it concludes (since the source is completed & it's a two course ... 
May 13, 2018
Devils Line
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Disclaimer; I haven't watched more than first few initial episodes at the time this is written in and it will not resemble a review. MAL doesn't have "opinion" tab and the forum is full of people lashing at each other so this is the only way to convey my "feelings". It will also be spoiler-free as I won't mention any specific events from the anime. I might end up using word "shallow" a lot.
Very short TL;DR at the bottom, I do suggest to read it all if you wonder whether this show is worth your time. I pulled this show and wanted to watch ... 
Dec 16, 2017
I feel so bad about this being my first review but w/e.
This is not an anime but a hentai and not even a good one, I honestly don't see a single reason you'd watch this (and I don't know why I did so either). The story Sorry, what story? ... |
