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May 19, 2017
Recently watched Koe no Katachi, here's a short, spoiler-free review for you.
From a technical standpoint, this movie is wonderfully executed. I had my standards set high after having watched the excellent Kimi no Na Wa, and I wasn't disappointed by Kyoto Animation's work here. The art is completely faithful to the source material, and the animation quality is nothing short of excellent. Characters are brought to life, and scenes are masterful - it isn't the type of movie that will wow you based on the sheer level of detail, but rather one that tastefully paints an accurate picture of the emotions and significance of a
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particular scene. Body language (rather unsurprisingly) is what carries the weight of this movie and it really is a treat to sit back and watch it all.
As great as the visuals are, they wouldn't be as effective as they are if not for the wonderful soundtrack. For a movie that deals with a lot of serious issues and emotional baggage, the background tracks never linger for too long on a melancholy note; always ensuring they return to the slow, but chirpy and positive beat that you will find yourself immersed in before long. Perhaps a touch like Nishimiya's personality herself - all smiles even in the face of adversity. I didn't particularly love the songs, but that's probably down to personal taste. They're still good, just not the type of music I'd seek out and listen to.
The story is true to the manga as well, but it does resort to a few cuts here and there. I'm not too bothered by this, because it doesn't really affect the story and was necessary in order to condense this into movie form. However, the pacing did feel a tad off at the start, although, it does settle down soon enough. While the movie does not end where the manga does, I would agree that it works as a satisfying end to this tale. I would have liked to see more, of course, but this has a conclusion that wraps up the core plot - redemption for the characters. Speaking of which, our two main characters are excellently done. I came to like Ishida sooner in the movie than I did in the manga, and Nishimiya was every bit as cute as you'd expect her to be. The side characters do get their own resolutions, but I still feel that they deserved more attention than they got - hence the docked points in this category.
Overall, I really enjoyed Koe no Katachi as much as I thought I would! Its strengths lie in the strong technical presentation, while a few areas I feel it may be lacking are in the pacing, and perhaps getting across to viewers who may have no idea what the movie is about. It is still a highly recommended watch, and among some of the top rated movies out there in my book. Very enjoyable and heart-warming. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 6, 2017
The Garden of Words may as well be called the Garden of Grand Vistas, because that is precisely what this movie is - a scintillating visual journey which attempts to narrate a short-lived, flawed romance between two struggling souls. This movie is so gorgeous that if looks alone could sell, this would be sold out for good by the weekend. However, it is a combination of other equally realistic factors that do end up bringing it down a notch and away from the best. Regardless, this is absolutely worth giving some of your precious time to for various reasons, and here I shall attempt to
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explain why.
A rather polarising topic over the course of history, has been the taboo surrounding age, status, and romance. When is it appropriate to fall in love with someone? When is a person too young, or too old, to love? This is an oft used setting in the genre of romantic dramas. Look at Romeo and Juliet, for a famous example. Sometimes age and other factors coerce society into ostracizing a relationship, on the grounds that it is immoral, or adulterous. However, love doesn't listen to reason, and star crossed lovers attempt to be with each other despite the odds they face. Or, at least how that's what hopeless romantics hope for. Makoto Shinkai on the other hand, chooses to tell a story of much mellower tones - harsh realities, and the resulting effects it has on people. In an aptypical romance of sorts, we don't see that much typical romantic interactions between our main characters, but no viewer would mistake their screen time for anything but a slowly developing love. Screen time that is brought masterfully to life by how gorgeous this movie truly is.
Honestly, this is what you'd normally consider an accomplished artist's portfolio - a movie made just to showcase their talents for all to behold, where everything else is meant to fade from your mind as the beauty of what you behold envelops you. The shots of the rain, the city scape, the bustle of the trains and the unspoken emotions in the air as our main characters take shelter from the showers in a park. Words don't do justice to how lovely all of this is to look at, and this is why I'd recommend The Garden of Words to just about anyone I know who appreciates animation and art. If you have watched other of Makoto Shinkai's works, you can tell in an instant that this was directed by him. It has his unique touch, whilst also, somehow, surpassing most of what he's created.
What adds to the beauty of all the animation, is how intelligently the sound is designed for it. Most of the more important scenes in this movie have no backing musical score at all. Yep. All you hear is the pitter-patter of the rain as it falls on the leaves, the grass, the roof of the hut our characters are taking shelter under, and the little pong nearby. It's all very atmospheric music - something you'd listen to on something like Rainymood.com when you're trying to relax or study. It does a wonderful job of making you calm down and focus on what is important, which is the character dialogue - which I must mention is pretty darn terrific as well. The main musical track of note though is the ending track called "Rain', and I already consider this one of the most iconic anime-related songs I've ever listened to. It captures the essence of what Garden of Words is all about, whilst also being incredibly lovely to listen to. I don't speak Japanese at all and I love it. It's nice to find another iconic track that when listened to, just brings back memories of what the whole movie was about. Yes, absolutely a plus.
I know I've been singing praises about The Garden of Words thus far, but honestly it isn't all roses and sunshine for me. Yes, quite like the movie, there are elements of the story that leave me adrift amidst a downpour of cold, confusing raindrops. We're shown some characters who have their own personal struggles which coincidentally bring them together. We see them fall in love ever so gracefully with little interaction but the solace of each others' company amidst the hazy stupor of a summer shower. We see them face harsher realities when the "honeymoon" begins to end, and then we see these problems being confronted head on, admitted to, and accepted. This was something I didn't really expect, and it was handled in a way that I do respect greatly. It's rare to see a movie attempt to be so realistically pessimistic, for lack of a better expression. Yet, that is also what leads to it leaving you with your hands in the air as you grimace in exasperation, because the ending makes you wonder, was all of this really worth it? What did I even go through all of that for? It's a bit too open-ended for my liking and I would've appreciated a more concrete conclusion, but hey, perhaps that is what Makoto Shinkai was aiming for because the alternatives were certainly right there. I suppose my main takeaway is supposed to be the fact that life hardly goes the way you think it will, or want it to. And that idealistic thoughts and aspirations aren't always worth pining your hopes upon.
I realize I'm going off on a tangent there, so I'll cut it short. Would I recommend Garden of Words? As mentioned earlier, I'd recommend it to anyone who I consider a fan of good animation, art, and generally atmospheric settings in movies. If you couldn't care less about romance, this probably isn't for you, since it isn't a traditional romance to begin with anyway. However, it is only roughly 45 minutes long, and for a short time commitment such as that, why the heck not. Give it a watch. It isn't the most amazing movie out there, but it certainly has the looks to leave an impression on you for years to come. Just don't start using this as a benchmark for future animations even, because this is a bar that's hard to match, let alone surpass. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 6, 2017
Tamako Love Story is, if you will, a rather light-hearted romance revolving around the theme of childhood friendship, and growing into adulthood with said friendship. It doesn't attempt to be a serious drama and always has this aura of optimism about it. You could probably blame it astutely on the inherent cuteness of all the characters and their interactions - being a production by Kyoto Animation this cuteness does not really come off as a surprise. However, unlike their drama heavy Clannad, and to a certain extent, Kyoukai no Kanata (which I will be referring to a lot henceforth as KnK), this anime treats your
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heart with care, choosing to tickle at it lightly rather than stab you with a lance full of feelings. I did enjoy it, there's no mistaking that, but my main issue with this story is that there isn't really all that much to it. It left me with the feeling that certain parts dragged on further than they should've, but hey, it's a slice of life movie, I suppose I'll cut it some slack.
The best part about Tamako Love Story is undoubtedly how it looks. Everything about its appearance says "happy" and "upbeat" and it feels good if you're watching this to relax and just have some fun. It matches the tone and nature of the story perfectly. The characters themselves look good and distinct too, but this is also where I take issue. You see, both the main characters actually look a LOT like two of the main characters from the aforementioned Kyoukai no Kanata. While you may disregard this bit if you haven't seen that show, if you have, well, you'll know who I'm talking about the moment you see these characters appear. The reason I found this to be a problem, is that it took me forever - close to 30 minutes into the movie - to actually erase my memories of these KnK lookalikes and see them anew for the characters they are in Tamako Love Story. It's like seeing someone who looks like a friend, but is a complete stranger who acts similarly at times, differently at others. This was pretty unnerving but I did get over it eventually. I still do not understand why Kyoto Ani chose to use almost identical character designs here.
While we're still talking about characters, I'd like to add that a few of them in this movie were pretty darn good. Albeit quirky as heck, they did feel like real people who I may run into some day in this big wide world. You do get a nice "highschool" feel to things, although some of the people do behave older than their age.
Overall, I did enjoy Tamako Love Story. It's a neat show to watch if you're looking for something cute to kill time with. However, it isn't something you must absolutely put on your list - think of it as a show you'd watch with someone you're close to because you're not worried about making the wrong impression about your tastes in anime - a Sunday afternoon chill-out kind of thing. I do realize this movie is rather liked and I can see why; it is supremely cute and if you're into that, you'll probably like this a lot more than I did. Would I recommend this? Hmm, yes, but not to everyone. But for Slice of Life genre fans, yes, for sure. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 21, 2016
Nisekoi makes me question what it really is that separates a good anime, from a bad one. Objectively speaking, there are various criteria one uses to justify the aforementioned verdict; standard criteria such as Art, Story, and so on. However, Nisekoi is the perfect example of how it is possible to enjoy something that isn't really all that original, or amazing, or groundbreaking. Perhaps the best thing about Nisekoi is that it is just... enjoyable to watch, somehow. You could take a pen to paper and put down all of it's shortcomings, but this isn't a show that makes you want to do that.
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should one watch Nisekoi? if you're looking for some lighthearted comedy with extremely cute girls, this should probably be first on your list. There's nothing spectacular about the plot, which actually starts off kind of interesting, but meanders around and goes nowhere really. It reverts back to the status quo which was set at episode 1 so frequently that if you're interested to see where this "romance" that's frequently advertised leads, you will be rather disappointed. However, that's not to say that this show isn't entertaining. And there are a few reasons why it is.
Eye-popping is what I'd call Nisekoi. I've always found Shaft to have a very unique and personalized approach towards making anime and Nisekoi doesn't receive any less effort in that regard. The art of this show is simply gorgeous whilst staying true to the source material by Naoshi Komi (which was great to begin with when compared to regular manga), and might I even go so far as to say that it enhances it. Scenes are drawn well, there is interesting camera work that goes on, and this show is just really colorful and easy on the eye. If you want evidence for the above, just watch Nisekoi's opening track "CLICK" by ClaRIS and you will know what I'm talking about. There's so much interesting art work going on in that OP itself that advertises this show's beautiful visuals. I'm frankly in love with that OP and I've never once skipped it.
The sound of Nisekoi is also pretty darn good. I rarely go so far as to collect a show's soundtrack, but I enjoyed almost every track on this one's OST. Each girl has their own little theme song which reflects their personality rather well, and they're all very refreshing to hear.
From a technical standpoint, Nisekoi is very, very well done, and I can only wish that other far superior shows in terms of plot substance had received such treatment. As a viewer, you will enjoy what this show has to offer in this regard. However, be prepared to deal with the rather shallow, non-progressive plot in favor of everyday comedic interactions. Also, there's a decent amount of fanservice going on but nothing too overboard.
Watch and enjoy Nisekoi for the cute girls, the art, and the music. Plot annoyances aside, and the fact that this is one of those harems where all the girls love the main character for little to no reason, I think Nisekoi is worth a shot if you're looking for lighthearted comedy once in a while. I'll give this a 7.5/10, rounded down to a 7.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 17, 2016
I actually really liked KonoSuba. Yes, it isn't the most hilarious, unique, or the wittiest show around, but it does what it is supposed to and with aplomb. Barring a few pacing issues and occasionally grating character design problems, this is indeed a really good show that is worth your time if you're looking for a show that will give you some good laughs with some entertaining characters and a pretty decent magical/game-world setting.
The plot synopsis gives barely anything away about what you as a viewer are about to experience. The introductory episode actually sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the series as
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you're exposed to the rather unique character interactions that occur in this anime. I'd go so far as to say that if you don't like the first episode, you most likely won't enjoy the rest of this series at all. However, if you do at least think it is decent, prepare for more laughs along the way. There are some truly hilarious characters in this story which are complete parodies of their counterparts in other animes and RPG games. Their strengths and weaknesses truly work together in hilarious fashion which makes for much of the entertainment factor of this show. It does get a little repetitive towards the end of the season, but that's also where the pacing issues occur, so more on that later.
KonoSuba looks fairly decent, and the characters sound as funny as you would expect them to. The facial expressions that people make particularly appeal to me and often remind me of Nichijou's funny reaction faces. Of course, the two aren't all that similar, but their method of nailing reactions (that ordinary people like you or I would have) certainly is. The opening song, while decent, is rather forgettable. I did like the ending track and I've been learning how to play it on the guitar, but it doesn't really seem to have any connection to the show itself, unless it is attempting to appeal to the more Slice of Life elements of KonoSuba. The animations aren't exactly that great but the magical special effects are amazingly spectacular. The difference can be a bit jarring at times, but I suppose I'll take this positive for what it is. It also cements Megumi as the best girl.
My main issues with KonoSuba become prevalent towards the end of the season. First off, why on earth does this have only 10 episodes? A second season was announced at the end of episode 10, so clearly there isn't a dearth of - source material to adapt, funding for more episodes, or popularity for that matter. This show could've benefited GREATLY from even a couple more episodes (to hit 12-13) because around episode 8, there is a random time skip where a whole story arc is left out which can be extremely confusing to figure out at first. I actually had to go back and make sure I hadn't accidentally skipped any episodes. The show does do a decent job of filling the viewer in on what has been missed, but this was totally avoidable and breaks the flow of the anime for me, which is when I get distracted and begin noticing more flaws. Flaws such as the repetition of character-related jokes which were hilarious at first, but become less so once you keep seeing/hearing them over and over again. There are some character development issues as well and one can only hope that the second season will sort this out. Other than that, the main character himself is rather well done and quite relateable. He isn't a typical shut-in, goody-two shoes, or a pushover for that matter, and you can feel his frustration as he has to deal with these useless companions of his. He can be a complete dick towards them at times, but this is more out of exasperation than anything. Which makes him a main character with his unique own personality, and that I commend.
In conclusion, I would recommend KonoSuba to you if the thought of a comedy with action, slice-of-life, and game-world (SAO, Log Horizon style) elements interests you. KonoSuba knows what it is and doesn't try to do any more or any less than you'd come to expect from it (other than a few minor gripes mentioned above) and I genuinely enjoyed this show more than I expected to. It's definitely one of the better executed comedies out there. It actually has an okay plot that goes somewhere and moves things along, too. I'd rate this a 7.8/10, rounded off to 8/10. Hope this helps you decide!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Oct 1, 2016
Hyouka is the epitome of a promising series/story that I sometimes wish hadn't gotten myself invested in. The reason being the fact that I will possibly never know how the story will wrap up. That doesn't mean that this a bad show by any means - on the contrary, it is a very good series indeed. However, this is my biggest gripe with Hyouka summed up as concisely as possible - the fact that the anime adaption goes seemingly nowhere in terms of plot progression, and the relationships between our characters which appear to build up over the course of the show, conclude unsatisfactorily. Yet,
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look past this and Hyouka is a really good anime that you should consider watching if you're into slice-of-life and/or mysteries. (EDIT: I'd like to add that this is a Slice of Life anime, so I may have been quite harsh on this aspect of the show. However, there are still quite a few SoL anime that do this better than Hyouka does.)
Much of the praise that Hyouka receives is due to its gorgeous art and animations, and frankly, this is well deserved. It remains one of the most visually appealing shows I have ever watched and you're in for a treat with this one. Kyoto Animation has a standard beyond most other studios. Chitanda is possibly one of the cutest girls in anime, ever, and her bubbliness and curiosity is perfectly adapted by the animators. Little things like environment quality, character movements, etc. are so well done. However, the icing on the cake are the little sketch like, brainstorming analogies that are used when the characters are theorizing solutions to the various mysteries they come across. Which brings us to the theme of this show, the mysteries.
Hyouka is basically about a ragtag band of schoolkids who solve a wide range of mysteries that they run into, mostly due to the fact that Chitanda is the most curious person in the history of the universe. Our MC, Oreki joins the "Classics Club" at his school due to constant nagging (this is a trend in this anime) by his elder sister, which is when he meets Chitanda. Her inexplicable connection with the extremely apathetic and lethargic Oreki combined with her unshakeable begging (see, I told you!) forces the latter to utilize his smarts to solve a host of enigmas. The other two supporting characters seem rather bland in comparison, but they balance out the cast satisfactorily (I'm being generous). There could be room for improvement here and the show certainly does try to give them more attention, but I'm not too sold on it. However, Chitanda and Oreki are excellent characters who carry the show forward with their interactions.
I did enjoy this show a lot. I'd like to point out that it is more of a watch-once-and-be-done kinda anime. The little story arcs are interesting enough but lack any real interconnectivity between them, so it feels more like a collection of standalone short stories featuring the Famous Five or Secret Seven (if you're familiar with those) rather than one single series of events. I was left a little unsatisfied by the ending, which I felt was a bit too open-ended and safe, and the fact that no sequel has been announced makes me feel rather disappointed. I hope I'm not giving off a pessimistic view on this show though, let it be said that this is certainly quite enjoyable and worth watching. It is way better than most slice-of-life shows out there and you'll find good value in the time you invest into it.
Ideally, I'd give this a 7.7~, so I rounded it up to an 8 due to MAL's rating system. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 29, 2016
Have you ever had a really good, aged scotch? Something that sparkles as it leaves the bottle and settles at the bottom of your glass. Pristine. You take a small sip, and the years it spent maturing take a blast at your senses in a strong, but reassuring fashion. It is rich, deep, supple, and entrancing. You feel sophisticated. You set down your glass as the flavor lingers, but before long, you're back for another sip.
I apologize to all the non-drinkers out there for this analogy, but you get my point. Nichijou can be like my favourite scotch. It's not for every occasion, and not
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everyone loves it, but when the moment is right and you just want to enjoy it for what it is, it will never let you down. Nichijou is a comedy, slice of life show, through and through. The name itself implies what it is about - Everyday Life. The "story", if you may call it that, follows the lives of a bunch of different characters, some of whom are school-going girls, some who are teachers, and some who are... exceptional. There isn't really any overarching plot or grand resolution where good triumphs over evil; heck, this show can be utterly random at times and leave you wondering what on earth you have just watched, but that's what makes it great. You can dive in knowing that you're not expected to understand some deep plot or pay attention to foreshadowing or any of those shindigs. You watch Nichijou for the inane comedy that exists in everyday life, and you'll identify with all the characters at some point or the other. This is the beauty of Nichijou.
The Art style for this show is very unique indeed, and while it is so drastically different from that of current shows with its lack of realistically drawn characters and special effects, it is brilliant at what it does. In fact, the quality of the animations and the overall impact of the art is easily the best feature of this show, and allows the rather interesting characters to go the extra mile and shine. Speaking of characters, I will leave you to discover them at your own leisure, and you will find a little bit of you or the people you know in all of them. This is why "Daily Life" really does seem like daily life. Almost every episode is full of pranks, practical jokes, awkwardness, tantrums, what have you, from start to finish. Presented to you in comedic fashion by the superb cast of Nichijou. Have fun snorting away in amusement as the people around you wonder why you're laughing so hard at a bunch of weird looking cartoon characters.
My overall enjoyment of this show... hmm now this is a bit tricky to rate. Nichijou isn't a show that I can ever see myself binge watching all the way through. I don't think it is designed to be that way. This is something that you watch perhaps an episode or three at a time, when you're looking for a good laugh, before putting it away for next time. Which brings me back to my scotch analogy - you don't want to down a whole bottle of expensive scotch in one night now, do you? You want to savor it over the course of a weekend, week, or even a few months. Yes, it took me over 7-8 months to actually complete Nichijou because I took my sweet time with it, and didn't want it to end. Because you never want the good things in life to end, do you?
Nichijou isn't for everyone, but I can see it being enjoyed by non-anime watchers as well. Relying on a rather unique brand of humor, it sets itself apart as a comedic experience you will probably never experience again, just due to the brilliance of the writing, the beauty of its art style, and the sheer lovable-ness of it's characters. Watch it. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 29, 2016
Re:Zero is an anime that, as enjoyable as I found it, is rather difficult to recommend without a second thought. A slow start, complex buildup, an incomplete story (thus far), and heavy focus on character development are but a few of the reasons why an appreciative audience may be hard to find. However, with all that being said, Re:Zero does set itself apart as an anime that tries to be different. It goes all-in with everything that it does, and cliches and plot devices that would otherwise seem tacky somehow just work when it comes to Re:Zero, putting together a rather compelling experience if seen
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all the way through. White Fox's adaptation of the novels is quite well done indeed, right up to the ending of the first season in my opinion, considering the overall tone of the show.
The Art quality of this show is definitely above par for the course. It truly shines towards the start of the season, and seems to dip a little towards the middle and the end, but overall, it remains a rather impressive quality. Nothing to write home about; however, some of the fight scenes are very well done and warrant a second watch. The Sound design itself was quite well done as well. I personally didn't find the soundtrack all that memorable, but it works, and doesn't really detract from the overall quality of the show.
The Story and Characters are what this is all about though, and it certainly builds up over the course of the anime. Now, I did mention that this show isn't for everybody, and I will explain myself here. Re:Zero focuses a lot on the flaws of the main character, until he reaches an almost unbearable level of douchebaggery. We, as the viewers, are expected to surf along with this tide and digest what is happening before us. The tide doesn't turn until more than halfway through the story - heck, it's not until the final third that we finally get a glimpse of the hero that could be Subaru. Another thing that may/will tick people off is the fact that Subaru seems to exemplify the qualities of a deus ex machina. He is dumb when required to be, and suddenly becomes this mastermind, manipulative genius when the occasion calls for it. I know it has to do with the fact that he utilizes new information that he somehow compiles - however, it does feel a bit contrived at times and even I as a person who enjoyed this show, am not entirely sold on this bit. And finally, while this is both a positive and a negative depending on how you view it - this show can be dialogue heavy. In fact, there is an entire episode dedicated to a conversation between two characters. I personally loved that episode, but I can see how quite a few of my friends could care less about why that conversation needed to be that detailed at all. Which makes me realize that this show isn't really for everyone.
I understand that Re:Zero has a lot of crazed fans about it, and I can see why. Look past the flaws, and this anime is indeed very, very, good. I'd be lying, however, if I said that I didn't take issue with the existence of said flaws. Yet, the fact remains that this is definitely one of the better, if not the best, animes of 2016. As far as my rating goes, I'd give this a solid 8.6 out of 10. Since MAL lacks a decimal system, and the fact that it's definitely better than an 8, I'll give Re:Zero a 9 for now and maybe revisit this review and update it in the future if need be.
All in all, if you've been caught up in the hype surrounding Re:Zero, give it a watch. However, be wary of some of the things mentioned above, and be patient with this show if you will. It takes its time and is certainly heavy on the drama, but you might just end up loving (or hating, for that matter) it. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 23, 2016
Kimi no Na wa is a movie not just for the anime-lovers among us, but for any odd soul out there. I'm fairly inexperienced when it comes to Makoto Shinkai's work, but if this is any benchmark as to what to expect from him, consider me sold. Just like the love it portrays, I can see this movie withstanding the test of time to be loved and enjoyed by viewers generations apart.
Kimi no Na wa is a story about a love separated by time, and tragedy. Our characters dream about living life in a different body, but soon enough, they realize that it isn't all
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just a dream, it is reality. Over the course of this body-sharing experience, they come to learn about each others' lives, and begin to realize some of their own truest yearnings. Until the body-sharing mysteriously stops, memories are wiped, and they're left to discover what happened with nothing to guide them but a mysterious longing within their hearts.
The animation quality greatly benefits from modern day technology, as it is, well, breathtaking at times. I am, simply, thankful to be living in a day and age when art and animation can come together so perfectly to create an experience like this. Taki and Mitsuha come to life through the voices of their outstanding voice artists (Kamiki and Kamishiraishi), to the point where it's utterly believeable that they are living their characters. The music accompanies the drama beautifully as it lifts your spirits and tugs at your heartstrings in tune with what you're witnessing before your eyes. I rarely get so engrossed in movie, but I found my heart in my mouth quite often indeed.
It's such a delightful movie to watch, and I can't help but give this my highest recommendation. I'll definitely be rewatching this... which reminds me; my only disappointment about Kimi no Na wa, is that I can never watch it again for the first time. Cheers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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