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Predictable, foreshadowing and very, very forced. But I can't help but keep watching until the very end to see what happens... Maybe it's just me, but I do kind of like these kind of "forbidden love" stories. It's not that in this particular movie it's forbidden or something, but it's the same principle about a guy that shuns everything and everyone. Somebody who prefers to be alone and thinks he could never be close. But then there's a person, like a girl that tries everything to make him open up. Push and pull, pry until he says more and more about his life and starts ... to trust her. She touches his heart. That's the same what basically happens here, even if some people may find this girl in particular a nuisance...I think that's the way the story is portrayed anyway. She's dying - this is what she wants and how she wants to be, I respect that x)

The movie is charming, despite the obviousness at the start and 'abrasiveness' nature overal from the girl, you'll fall into the story and love it.

Fans all over the world gathered to bring this piece of art to life. I was one of them! We have waited for a year for this to be released, and man...it was worth the wait. For me it really was. I started reading this manga a few years ago and I consider it my all time favorite, so I had big hopes for this movie.

As for my review, first off however, people who are familiar with the mangas might feel a little empty after watching it at first; the plot is gradually changed, however the very essence you feel between Shiva and Sensei(what the ... manga is known for) is still there. A lot of the 11 volumes story has been scrapped to be fit within a 1 hour long timeframe. A lot of the details misses or even some of the big parts, but I think that is actually fine.

Instead, we got an hour long movie about the acceptance and understanding of two individuals who were lonely, but find each other's company and warmth to live on for. The acceptance of a strange monster, shunned by the outside world...yet a small little girl that led herself into its heart - a forbidden love and friendship, presented in a very magical and colorful way. Wit Studios really did well to bring Nagabe's world and artstyle to life.

This is the base of the story that was still kept which the manga readers enjoyed about this series. And some of the smaller yet pivotal parts are still there a well.
So despite the many cuts and alters, it still left me satisfied despite wishing for a bit more details in there, but that is entirely fine as I said.
For an hour long movie, understanding the essence of this story which Nagabe created, it did really well.

I really enjoyed watching this. It's pretty rare for me personally to want to watch one episode after another...like, wanting to know what happens next.
Dont really get that much with nowadays shonen and such.

I did really enjoy the Goblin Slayer character...
at first he's very much stone cold, no personality. Mindless, soulless... its even scary and lugubrious at times. And all for a reason which does really justify it. But he slowly grows more friendly towards the people that help him. They actually become friends.
And despite everyone thinks he's just weird and cold, they see him for what he really is and what he can ... do. Therefore they slowly grow to respect him.

I like stories like this... shunned beings, but then there's this one person who sees that 'being' for what they really are. I think those are my favorite kind of stories.

So basically, I kinda grew up with anime watching naruto. So don't get me wrong, I loved to feel all nostalgic again by hopping back watching Naruto-related content. Good times, feels flowed back.
However...I did not quite enjoy it as much as I hoped. Boruto is still a fun watch, but it's not too amazing in my opinion. Mostly with the reason because there is so much potential, and the idea was really great...just the execution not so.
Like the build up a lot of times I really liked was great, but then eventually when you're there...it's just an anticlimax or something. I don't really 'feel' the ... characters anymore as I used to in here... it's great to watch if you want more Naruto story content, but in my opinion, don't expect too much.

(The fight scenes between ol' loved characters were pretty nice still though)

God this season was great. I LOVED the Overhaul arc, the characters are so interesting. This anime is really good, but I thought season 3 was a little...lacking. Season 1 was my favorite still. But dang, the Overhaul arc got me right back into the story again. If you think the same, that Season 3 got you put back a little, don't stop there...keep going, you'll not regret it!

Perhaps its the theme of Overhaul, plague doctor-esq, birds...but there's something ominous about them that I enjoyed. Either way, there's good character developement again and It really sticked to me and I could not stop watching.

Absolutely my favorite Anime of all time. Even if it doesn't explode with many lights and is energetic as most shonen-type anime which are currently popular, this anime has a very rich story and beautiful arstyle that just does it.

The same for the manga:
I just love these 'forbidden love' stories. Love that should not be, but against odds it's there. A creature horrific and shunned, but touched by a smaller, often more fragile soul.
However in this story the specific 'creature' is very powerful and also respected at some parts. But still, he is the thorn mage, still somewhat belittled and unholy in other eyes. ... But Chise knows better, she knows how to find that heart.

and that's what I love more about stories than most of the other popular Shonen anime/manga out there. The concept is simple, but misundertood a lot. For me its more powerful of story telling because of that.

Although even if this is my favorite Anime of all time, it's not my favorite manga, by one other manga out there. It's the very manga which the Ancient Magus Bride was inspired by. And if you like this manga/anime, I highly recommend reading "The Girl From The Other Side" , by narrator and illustrator NAGABE.
For me, this story means a lot and every book touches me. As I said the magus bride was inspired by it, so the story concept is very close, but yet very different too. I won't spoil more, but I'm sure you'd like it too.

My favorite Manga of ALL time. Absolutely. I've read a lot, but nothing surpasses this for me.
I just love the general concept of 'forbidden love'. In a sense that a dark or evil creature, horrific and shunned, somehow against odds is touched by a smaller and often more fragile soul. Nagabe's mind is brilliant how he portrays these 'forbidden love' stories in his other books too. I genuinly enjoy reading all of them. Even if the concept itself is used dosens of times, the way Nagabe approaches it is unique. For me, these stories surpass any of the other more popular Shonen. And yet ... again even if the concept itself is used before, I think its more powerful because of how misunderstood it is.
(Fun fact, it is what "The Ancient Magus Bride" was inspired from. So if you know that anime/read the manga, you'd probably enjoy reading these! The concept is the same, but the story is still very unique.)

Everytime a new volume is released, I sit on the edge of my chair on how the story unfolds, and it sometimes leaves me in tears.
So if you like a small heartwarming story that turns out into bigger, greater things, connection-wise, then I recommend giving this a go.
The art is different from a lot I've seen and it really fits the grim and obscure side. But then there's also the light and such comforting aspects. The balance between black and white elements are used so brilliantly to narrate the story.
And despite Nagabe is a more smaller author, I really hope he grows bigger to reach more people to tell his kind of love stories. I'm so happy and lucky to own them, which I also own the Vol. 8 Limited edition of Totsukuni no Shoujo, which includes artbook and Movie. The short movie is incredibly touching too. I suggest to watch that too if you like the manga!
I'm really curious where it will all go from here.

"I wish, I wish, I wish in vain, I wish I had my heart again,
And vainly think I'd not complain" - Siuil, a Run.
There's a reason why this great song is essence and always there around the books. So touching.

I usually don't watch older anime, but people recommended me this so much that I had to go for it. It started off slow and thought that I wouldn't keep up, but...my god. From episode to episode, it was amazing.
In a very long time once more, I could not stop watching.
Usually I take a break and watch next ep in the evening or so but...I just could NOT stop. I NEEDED to know what would happen. The story just hits hard...and I think despite the anime being older or so, I think I enjoyed it way more than modern popular Shonen even. Because ... I just could not stop watching. And despite people disliked the movies remake of the Golden Age Arc, I even gave that a try too because I wanted to know more.

I'd say this is my favorite manga of all time, but there's one other just about like this that suprasses it for me. I'll explain later.

I just love these 'forbidden love' stories. Love that should not be, but against odds it's there. A creature horrific and shunned, but touched by a smaller, often more fragile soul.
However in this story the specific 'creature' is very powerful and also respected at some parts. But still, he is the thorn mage, still somewhat belittled and unholy in other eyes. But Chise knows better, she knows how to find that heart.

and that's what I love more about ... stories than most of the other popular Shonen anime/manga out there. The concept is simple, but misundertood a lot. For me its more powerful of story telling because of that.

This is my favorite Anime of all time, but not my favorite manga by one other manga out there. It is the manga which the Ancient Magus Bride was inspired by. And if you like this manga/anime, I highly recommend reading "The Girl From The Other Side" , by narrator and illustrator Nagabe.
For me, this story means a lot and every book touches me. As I said the magus bride was inspired by it, so the story concept is very close, but yet very different too. I won't spoil more, but I'm sure you'd like it too.

A really good movie with decent story and characters. With Your Name also being from the same makers, I found that one a bit more interesting. They both have a huge plot involving something that has to do with our universe and 'bending' it. Previous one involving around time, and this one around weather. I know both have nothing to do with each other in particular though.

I think Weathering With You is an amazing concept again, but the execution wasn't as great? It's not perfect, but still very much enjoyed watching this.
The art is just awesome and so is the music and sound. I love ... the style this studio uses and creating all the details that you can see in Japan.

If you enjoyed Your Name, you would probably enjoy this too.