Sep 30, 2016
So Ra No Wo To is not your run-of-the-mill Slice of Life themed anime, inspiring more than just a "cute girls doing cute things" feel. However, like many SOL anime with such an adorable cast of characters, it is tempting to watch in one sitting...
It took me a while to get around to watching this anime because I didn't know what to anticipate. The art style excited me, but over time the title collected dust on my Plan to Watch list, and it wasn't until I started watching more military themed anime that I gathered the motivation to watch it. Nearly 6 years after it
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aired, I watched what I consider to be one of the most sentimental anime I've seen, all thanks to the more brilliant parts of the story.
What makes this anime stand out is its epic soundtrack. It doesn't just sound good, it makes you feel something. It will lift your spirits one moment, and cause you to get misty-eyed the next. Music is easily So Ra No Wo To's most applaudable element.
My initial and final reactions to the art were the same: Moe! This is an undeniably positive point for many watchers out there, including myself. The landscapes and nature were beautiful in such a way that, at times, you may feel like you've set foot in So Ra No Wo To's world of music and strife. The style isn't unique, but it is again and again likable and heartwarming.
Significant character growth occurs in So Ra No Wo To, though several more episodes would have given the anime more depth. Even after you've watched it all, it still feels as though some things were missing. That being said, some of the best scenes in the anime happened because of the way that the characters grew not only individually, but together as members of the same platoon.
One word that continues to come to mind when I reflect on So Ra No Wo To is 'unexpected'. I did not expect it to be something I would enjoy as much as I ultimately had. My favorite moment came as a complete surprise, and was one of the best scenes I've ever seen in anime.
I find So Ra No Wo To to be a timeless anime. It can be compared to other anime for its looks, but few anime succeed to kindle such powerful feelings in their viewers.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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