Jan 24, 2025
Flower of an Asura is about Hana, a girl from a tiny, remote island who grew up mesmerized by a recitation performance she saw on TV as a kid. She never had the chance to chase that dream since she was stuck far away from the mainland, but everything changes when she starts high school. She finally gets the opportunity to pursue her passion after being scouted by the Broadcasting Club.
The anime heavily leans on its voice acting to deliver its charm, focusing on recitation as an art form, which makes sense since it’s a medium that relies so much on sound. At first, the
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performances are okay but nothing special—until Hana steps up and recites the same poem she heard on TV when she was a kid, standing alone on the beach. That scene blew me away. Her voice—just her intonation, pitch, and raw emotion—completely captured my soul. Even if you don’t understand the language, you’ll feel it. It’s incredible how much her voice alone resonates.
On top of that, the sound design and music are phenomenal. Every little detail, from the crash of the waves to the background score, is done with care, easily making it one of the best-sounding anime in years. And while the animation isn’t flashy, the quality during the recitation scenes is noticeably better than your average show. It’s subtle but powerful—perfect for the kind of story it’s telling.
If you enjoyed something like Kageki Shoujo!!, where voice acting is such a big part of the experience, this show will definitely be up your alley. It’s a beautiful and emotional ride that’s worth checking out.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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