You can likely guess my reaction to seeing this anime chance upon my screen one-day while scrolling this season's currently airing. This anime targets a single extremely niche demographic.
Adapted from a manga dating from 2016, the source material ran for 8 volumes and is completed. The execution of this adaptation is far from satisfying. It seems ridiculous to compare how good the anime and the manga are because they are simply two different mediums and therefore criticisms do not carry over well. However, one thing that can be said for certain is that the artstyle, and animation are extremely lackluster.
Another pet-peeve of mine is
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Jul 25, 2024
Gimai Seikatsu
(Anime)
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Considering the slop that usually comes with any anime that even includes the word "step" in the title, a viewer would usually be apprehensive towards even watching an episode of this anime. Likely a garbage, slice of life, co-habitation, rom-com (with a fair amount of fanservice) as two step-siblings journey together, exploring the 'spark' of romance in their highly muddled, and confusing relationship (which is borderline incest).
But please, please, please, give this a chance. This is not the average romance, with tropes and gimmicks. This is a fresh, realistic approach on the step-sibling 'genre'. The main characters actually feel real. Instead of male leads with density ... 
Jan 21, 2024
Kimi to Tsuzuru Utakata
(Manga)
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I am not a critic. I have not read enough manga to have the experience of truly “reviewing” one. However, it is my sole and humble belief that this manga is a must-read. It talks about dark themes that may or may not resonate with you. The characters and their stories are rich and saturated. You will watch as they change right before your very eyes.
The resolution, as cliche as it was, does grip at your heart and leave you with a heavier one at that. But the messages in the manga will force you to move forward anyway. Please read this manga. |
