Back to iKaraboutanime's Profile iKaraboutanime's Profile

I absolutely ADORE Yosuga no Sora. My dirty-ass mind went straight to this gem once I heard it was full of taboos and sex. What can I say, I’m a hot blooded woman. And boy, did it live up to the hype and then some!

Before I delve deeper into my personal feelings, let’s take a gander at the hot names involved with the show and other projects they’ve worked on, just to get an idea about the quality.

Director: Takahashi Takeo – Spice and Wolf, Love Hina, and Citrus.
Producer: Yamanaka Takahiro – Toradora and Kokoro Connect
Sound Director: Iwanami Yoshikazu – Ghost in the Shell, JOJO, ... and Kill La Kill, and One Punch Man Season 2.

As you can see, Yosuga no Sora isn’t just some run-of-the-mill Harem, as I’m sure most of us expected. It offers a complex peek into forbidden love and the trauma’s that follow. It’s more than just T&A (which is still offered, abundantly).

Story: Normally I don’t like episodic plots. Not to say Yosuga no Sora is episodic, but it’s also not completely linear. Based on an ecchi video game, the show mimics the “one guy bangs multiple girls” plotline. Every 3 or 4 episodes the story resets, each time featuring a new girl for our main protagonist to date. Here’s the hook, the last arch features his twin sister as his lover. INCEST ALERT! I enjoyed the last arch the most. These episodes are the steamiest, darkest, and most fascinating to watch. Do I condone insect? Not particularly. Yet, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hope to see them get together.

Sound: I was immediately blown away by the musical score. My initial reaction was HOLY SHIT THE MUSIC IS SO GOOD. I still listen to the main melody all the time. The sombre score fits perfectly with the grim theme and tormented characters. As a stand-alone soundtrack, you can’t get much better than this. If you’re unsure, go to YouTube and have a listen. You won’t be disappointed.

Art: Two words describe the animation: absolutely gorgeous. Set in rural Japan, the art captures the tranquil majesty of nature. Every episode feels comfy and serene. The calm setting wonderfully offsets the intense drama. I loved the character designs and the overall quality of the art. You will not find girls with breasts larger than physically possible or chibi versions of the characters.

Characters: Although the show classifies as an Ecchi, it doesn’t avoid darkness and despair. I appreciate when the plot explores the psychological depth of young love/lust. Each character brings some sort of mental turmoil to the plot without coming off as whiny.

Enjoyment: Overall, I extremely enjoyed Yosuga no Sora. The show not only met my expectations, it surpassed them. Is the show a high brow contender for mass commercial consumption? Hell no. It's still an ecchi, but it is the best ecchi you can find. Supurb!

INCEST!!!! Let's be real, the only reason why I decided to watch Koi Kaze was because of the incest taboo. I'll admit it. As an identical twin, (no i'm not in love with her, ya nasty) I understand the intense bond that can form between close sibling. Maybe that's why i'm drawn to Koi Kaze's intense romance. I liked how we got to explore a deeper level of romance that cannot exist outside of taboo. I also enjoyed how the show takes a dark approach instead of taking a campy or "porny" approach. I was unable to predict the story's direction, which is a good ... thing for me (i love not knowing how a show is going to end). Even though I enjoyed seeing how the romance unfolded, i was disappointed in the tepid ending. Overall, I recommend Koi Kaze to fans of of the Josei genre like myself.

What a delight! I was reccomended this show by a friend who isn't into anime, which peaked my interest. Let me just say, the show lives up to the hype. The strongest moments for me were the spot-on character interactions and relationships. You could really feel the emotions rolling off the screen. I can't think of any qualms. I suppose the reason i gave it a 9 and not a 10 is due to the genre itself. Can't be helped i suppose. I highly encourage you to watch it, even if Shoujo isn’t your thing (i’m a Shounen girl myself). Overall, I’d say it’s a ... pinnacle of the Shoujo genre.

To start off, I am a huge fan of Michinoku Atami's manga's. Her stories are notoriously well drawn and sexy as hell. I never read Fudanshi Koukou Seikatsu so i was super stoked to dig into another one of her stories. But damn this one was a curve ball! Not only was it poorly animated and shallowly portrayed, but it wasn't sexy at all! I know it isn't her fault. Maybe the manga isn't steamy like the rest of her works, or maybe the animation studios took out the good bits. Regardless, I need to read the manga, now! Anyway, this show is a fun ... little hoot. I recommend it for a light watch.