Sola

Yorito Morimiya is obsessed with the sky. He especially loves taking pictures of its array of different faces—sunrises, sunsets, clouds. On one of his early-morning excursions to photograph the sunrise, Yorito meets a strange girl engaged in an argument with a vending machine. By the time that Yorito forces the girl's tomato juice out of the machine, she's vanished without a trace.

Sola follows the story of Yorito, his sister Aono, and their childhood friends Mana and Koyori Ishizuki, as well as that of a mysterious girl who appears and disappears, and who seems to harbor a dark secret. In a world where magic and the supernatural are never far below the surface and no one is who they seem to be, love and loneliness vie for supremacy beneath Yorito's sky.

Shihou, Matsuri Main

Noto, Mamiko Japanese

Morimiya, Aono Main

Nakahara, Mai Japanese

Morimiya, Yorito Main

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Kamikawa, Mayuko Supporting

Kaneda, Tomoko Japanese

Ishizuki, Koyori Supporting

Shimizu, Ai Japanese

Tsujidou, Takeshi Supporting

Fujiwara, Keiji Japanese

Ishizuki, Mana Supporting

Honda, Youko Japanese

Sakura, Sae Supporting

Koshimizu, Ami Japanese

Uehara, Touko Supporting

Ono, Ryouko Japanese

Mizuguchi, Chisato Supporting

Yahagi, Sayuri Japanese

Nagatani, Takayuki Producer

Satomi, Tetsurou Producer

Hosokawa, Osamu Producer

Inoue, Shunji Producer

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Oct 30, 2023

B1azc1tys

Recommended

"Sola" is a hidden gem in the world of anime, and I couldn't be happier to have stumbled upon this remarkable series. From its beautifully crafted story to its emotionally engaging characters, "Sola" is a true masterpiece that deserves more recognition. The plot, centered around the intertwined fates of a young photographer, a mysterious girl with a unique secret, and a heartfelt friendship, is both compelling and thought-provoking. The anime expertly blends elements of supernatural, romance, and drama, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats while tugging at their heartstrings.

The animation quality in "Sola" is breathtaking, with stunningly detailed backgrounds and fluid character movements ... that truly enhance the viewing experience. The character development is also top-notch, allowing you to connect with the protagonists on a profound level. Their struggles, growth, and unwavering determination are truly inspiring. "Sola" is a hidden treasure that every anime enthusiast should explore, and I can't recommend it enough for those who appreciate a well-crafted, emotionally resonant story.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Nov 10, 2017

FlashoftheBlade

Mixed Feelings

I did enjoy the series for the most part but there were a few things that did bother me. Some stuff we just were not given answers for in the end. It's unfortunate because I did feel it had some decent potential overall. I was caught by surprise when we found out that Yorito was simply just a mere illusion. That was really when the show definitely piqued my interest. The character that I enjoyed the most ended up dying for the sake of giving Aono another chance to live as a normal human. I felt that the one truly deserving of being given another ... chance to live was definitely Mayuko. At the same time I do understand why Aono was given one, a chance to grieve over Yorito death I suppose. But it didn't help at all how over-possessive and bitchy she tended to behave. Definitely a character who deserves to be well disliked. It was more difficult to sympathize with her when you have Mayuko who's pushed aside. However to be somewhat positive on the ending, I did like how it emphasized on the sky connecting them all together. Perhaps for now I'd give this a solid 6. This is my first review but I just felt compelled to do one on this.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Feb 4, 2021

akinolycoris

Not Recommended

Preliminary (10/13 eps)

Okay, this is actually the first time I feel the need to write a review.

At first I was attracted by the art, I really enjoy "vintage" graphic, but I dropped it at 10 episodes out of 13 because the plot is just disappointing.
There is an attempt of mistery but they miserably failed: the only thing they did was to spread random memories once in a while which made me confused and less interested.

The characters are flat and stereotyped, I've seen such personalities almost everywhere and their background stories feel average to me.

I did not felt any sort of empathy nor feelings towards them, ... plus the music and OSTs are nothing special.

That was a waste of time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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