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Okay I'll keep it short.
This anime objectively does not deserve to rated what I've rated it. It's pacing is slightly off, the art isn't as refined, some of the side characters are not well developed here or in Tamako market, the soundtrack isn't the most inspiring thing, the main character suffers from dense brain syndrome, among so many other problems...








... ...and yet I can't help but absolutely love this film for giving such a satisfying end to Tamako Market, and perfectly encapsulating the roller coaster that is the innocent process of falling in love.

Tamako Market and Love Story get far more criticism than what they deserve, largely because, I believe, people are trying to make it something it's not. Tamako Love Story, and to an even greater extent, Tamako Market, are not love stories. Together, they are the story of both the mundanity and beauty of everyday life, and how love springs up through said mundanity.

Objectively, this film deserves an 8/10, 9/10 if you're a sucker for kyoani love stories (of which I am). Personally, I think the average score is low, but not unreasonable. Despite this objective score, I leave this in the collection of protected anime...because to me, it is something special.