Jun 14, 2021
I watched this with no prior knowledge, which I think is really the key for this one. A lot of reviews seemed disappointed because they felt it didn't live up to the hype and that seems fair to me, but I'm not a regular watcher of anime (yet!) and had never heard of it before watching.
I watched this over the course of one night, with a friend at his recommendation.
We had only planned to watch a few episodes, but every time I found myself saying "maybe just one more" until suddenly it was 5am and he was crying into my shoulder. It's
...
that kind of deal.
I think the strength of this anime lies in its characters and their relationships - sure, there's enough hyperbole that it still feels like a cartoon but the subtle ways the characters soften and strengthen each other really has something meaningful to say. I think there's a lesson in human connection for viewers at any stage of life in this story, and that's usually what I'm looking for in cinema which is something I have been more interested in than anime until recently.
If you're looking for a beautifully animated, action packed, hilarious, high-budget classic 10 star, then yes, you'll probably feel a little cheated by this one.
If, however, you're a jaded 20-something who just needs to feel something in the midst of a pandemic, a housing crisis and a recession then maybe you'll find some real comfort in this.
A side-note, I'd highly recommend this for older viewers. Not to say that it's unsuitable for younger audiences at all, but I often find myself watching shows with friends that centre around high-school drama and such (I'm looking at YOU, Chunnibyou) and while they can be fun it never really engages me because I'm just not in touch with that sort of a plot. If you're a little older and feel this way too, then this is a show with some real weight that might be worth a try.
I loved it. I understand why someone might not, but for me this really was something special and I hope I've convinced at least one person to give it a go.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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