Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Next Season

After a three-year coma due to a car accident, Haruka Suzumiya finally leaves Keyaki General Hospital. The young woman slowly gets accustomed to the outside world thanks to the warmth of her loving family and caring boyfriend Takayuki Narumi—who broke up with the girlfriend he had made during Haruka's hospitalization so that he could pursue his former love.

However, afraid to be a burden to Takayuki, Haruka suggests breaking up with him and then abandons him in a departing train. More determined than ever to start a career in picture book writing, Haruka devotes herself to studying for the university admission exam. At the same time, Takayaki tries to land a stable job despite the lasting economic depression. Although they pursue seemingly different goals, will Takayuki and Haruka be able to ultimately reunite?

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Suzumiya, Haruka Main

Kuribayashi, Minami Japanese

Narumi, Takayuki Main

Taniyama, Kishou Japanese

Hayase, Mitsuki Supporting

Takahashi, Chiaki Japanese

Suzumiya, Akane Supporting

Mizuhashi, Kaori Japanese

Daikuuji, Ayu Supporting

Asai, Kiyomi Japanese

Sakaki, Chizuru Supporting

Kurata, Masayo Japanese

Tamano, Mayu Supporting

Kouzuki, Motoko Supporting

Sakiyama, Kenzou Supporting

Oka, Kazuo Japanese

Suzumiya, Souchirou Supporting

Takayama, Hideki Director

Kuribayashi, Minami Theme Song Performance

Age Original Creator

Matsumoto, Kentaro Assistant Animation Director

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Oct 27, 2021

Zedlin

Recommended

[NOTE: This is a review/ disorganized thought thesis about the entirety of the Rumbling Hearts series, including every spin off! Spoiler warning should be obvious.]

Where do I even begin with Rumbling Hearts? I originally found this series by pressing random on a new anime site, it led me to Akane Maniax, a spin off of the series Rumbling Hearts, it’s where I began the journey. I was perplexed by who the characters were and how familiar everyone was but still found enjoyment, the comedy especially in the first half was different from modern generic comedy. After finishing Akane Maniax I searched in on MAL to ... find how low it was ranked and to my surprise it was below a 6, a 5.73. I then found out that Akane Maniax was a spin off of Rumbling Hearts and the pieces started to click.

Rumbling Hearts is one of the more thought provoking romance dramas out there. The twists mainly episode 2 floored me and everything changed after that. Characters went from happy high school students to a time skip through the pain of adulthood, the tone shifted to a melodramatic state. This is the moment where I messed up BIG time. Somehow after finishing episode 2 of Rumbling Hearts, by pure stupidity and beyond any logical comprehension I started watching the final 2 episodes of the final season or Haruka’s route in the Visual Novel. The fact that I didn’t even comprehend that I skipped so damn much in the first place and to also watch not just one but the final 2 episodes is insane.

The next day I went back to season 1 without noticing I skipped to the final season and started watch episode 5. Meaning I went from a spin off Akane Maniax, then the first 2 episodes of the main series Rumbling Hearts, onto the final 2 episodes of the Haruka Route, to end up in the middle of the first season very confused. After much confusion I figured out my terrible mistakes to a certain extent and started back at episode 3. I adore what the writer did with Mitsuki, having the audience anguish over the situation and hoping that the MC would distinguish his feelings before he loses both of them. The ending surprised me when it ended on the Mitsuki Route ending leaving the first season on a very melancholic note.

Finally finishing in the right order, I completed the spin off series Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Ayu Mayu Gekijou, a short spin off of Rumbling Hearts following around the side characters, Ayu(tsundere,) and Mayu(dojikko,) while wacky stuff occurs. Not very good as each episode felt weaker than the last. Then Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Gundam Parody, the final Rumbling Hearts spin off. This time in form of a 2 minute extra short, non-subbed, Gundam parody. Aged alright animation wise but pretty weak for someone who hasn't seen what it’s parodying.

Ultimately I got back to the final season, Haruka’s Route! This is the true ending and at first I was puzzled because the ending of the first season didn’t align with the events that occurred earlier on. But this is a alternate path, a different route in a Visual Novel, and everything felt right.

RATINGS [Out of 10]:
STORY: 8
ART: 7
SOUND: 7
CHARACTERS: 9
ENJOYMENT: 8

OVERALL: 7

I recommend the Rumbling Hearts series to those who relish in thought over intense scenarios of melodramatic romance. It’s a series filled with tragedy, mistakes, and multiple routes like its Visual Novel.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jan 13, 2013

Growler

Recommended

I must say I really hated the ending of the original series.. but that is just my selfishness talking.
I was happy when I saw this version of the story which has a better end , happy people, caring people, loving people.

The original had more dramatic scenes that sometimes made you cry which I is why I appreciate it
but this is very well made as well.

You can tell the difference in these endings because of the feelings expressed in them. It is always good to see such hardships in life because they remind you of what is important in your life and how you ... should cherish the people you hold dear.

It made me have a better understanding of life and I hope it will help others as well

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Apr 6, 2012

MyuuMyuu

Mixed Feelings

I think this show was really bad, compared the original. Even as a Haruka supporter, I couldn't seem to enjoy this show. It felt rushed, and idiotic, and I didn't like the animation at all - its much different from the first series (not same animators)

Somehow they just made it look plain and boring, and changed too much on the characters. The only good thing was Haruka moving on with her life, and she finally got the spotlight to show how strong she are, even if we did see some of it in the original series too.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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