Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta.

Miou Aida and Haruki Serizawa might seem like polar opposites to those around them, but as the two third-years prepare to end their high school experience, they couldn't have been closer. While Miou is a shy and reserved member of the school art club that prefers to stay out of the limelight, Haruki is the boisterous and confident ace of the movie club, already winning awards for his directing prowess. However, after a previous chance encounter during their school entrance ceremony, they quickly become friends despite their stark differences in personality. But although their closeness might be growing, they've never become anything more than just that, much to the bewilderment of their friends.

As their time in high school draws to a close, Miou and Haruki, along with their friends in the art and movie clubs, have just one year left to face their hidden feelings and the daunting task of deciding their future careers. The two might always be only an arm's reach away, but as Haruki chases his dream of becoming a professional movie director and Miou struggles with choosing a path for herself, they'll learn just how hard it is to get past those last 10 centimeters.

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Aida, Miou Main

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Serizawa, Haruki Main

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Hayasaka, Akari Supporting

Asumi, Kana Japanese

Setoguchi, Yuu Supporting

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Enomoto, Natsuki Supporting

Tomatsu, Haruka Japanese

Mochizuki, Souta Supporting

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Akechi, Saku Supporting

Midorikawa, Hikaru Japanese

Serizawa, Chiaki Supporting

Kimura, Ryouhei Japanese

Yonai, Noritomo Producer

Nanba, Hitoshi Director, Storyboard

Tsukada, Takurou Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Nagasaki, Yukio Sound Director

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Aug 31, 2024

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

As someone who's been in their fair share of awkward relationships, this anime resonated with me on a deep level.

The characters, Miou and Haruki, are so beautifully flawed and relatable. Their struggles to navigate their feelings, insecurities, and communication mishaps had me nodding along like a bobblehead. I loved how the anime didn't shy away from portraying the messy, often painful aspects of love.

The animation is gorgeous, with vibrant colors and expressive character designs. The soundtrack perfectly complements the emotional ups and downs, often leaving me misty-eyed.

What really impressed me, though, was the writing. It's like the creators tapped into my own inner monologues and ... put them on screen. The dialogue feels genuine, the situations are realistic, and the character development is top-notch.

If I have any gripes, it's that some plot threads felt a bit rushed or convenient. The movie, while sweet, didn't quite live up to the series for me.

Still, Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta anims is a must-watch for anyone who's ever loved, lost, or struggled to express themselves. It's a heartfelt, humorous, and sometimes heartbreaking exploration of love in all its messy glory.

Give it a shot, and be prepared to laugh, cry, and nod your head in recognition!

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Dec 30, 2023

SG3

Mixed Feelings

10cm attempts to answer a question many high school students face, what do you want your future to look like? The story is deeper than just high school and looks at mental health, love, and one's journey of life. To be quite honest the relationship between the main characters and how they were connected curated an interesting dynamic between them and all the side characters. The anime does a good job of connecting the side characters to the story of the main character, in just 6 episodes. Furthermore, the emphasis on creating art and making films throughout the anime highlights how deeply connected the ... two fields are.

If one is an avid romance watcher then this may not be the perfect series, but for those just trying to watch something short and light with a bit of emotion, this anime is a great starting place. 10cm does a good job of including typical romance tropes while also tying in bits of other genres that can spark interest in a variety of people.

The music was alright, and the intro was decent but the music used within the episodes was much better from my perspective. In a couple of episodes, I did find the animation slightly odd or offputting (basically not pleasing to the eye), but it got better by about the 3rd episode. Furthermore, the character dynamics and colours were great during the art or firework scenes.

If you enjoy love, overcoming challenges, art, and film, this is a very enjoyable watch and I would recommend it to you!

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Sep 19, 2023

RESOLVING_POWER

Not Recommended

I watched Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta, also known as "Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart." Here are my thoughts:

This is just a 6-episode anime, so I'll try to be brief. Although you can watch this show on its own with ease, it is sort of a sequel. There is a sorta-prequel movie with the same cast, but the MCs from this anime are minor supporting characters instead (and vice versa for this anime – the movie MCs are supporting characters). The sorta-prequel movie I'm referring to is Zutto Mae Kara Suki Deshita; I didn't particularly like it (for pretty ... much the same reasons as this anime) and rated it 4/10 when I watched it 2 years ago. Anyway, moving along from this preamble...

As you might guess, this is a typical highschool romance show. I found it quite mediocre. There are a few decent scenes, but it doesn't compensate for all the other lackluster content. My average level of enjoyment while watching was low. There were flickers of emotionally engaging romance (ex. the fireworks scene), but they were infrequent.

The story in general is weak, and the second half of the series is filled with forced drama. Sometimes the actions of the characters don't make any sense.

The characters are, at best, generic. In fact they are borderline unlikable, particularly the male MC. The supporting cast is totally generic and might as well be cardboard-cutout props.

The visuals are adequate but unremarkable, as is the audio in general (both music and voice acting). The character designs are totally generic, although Miou's brown hair/eyes do look nice. I will say that sometimes the facial expressions are well done, but these moments are infrequent.


My overall rating: 4/10
This is a totally generic mediocre highschool romance show with no particularly noteworthy qualities. There were a few decent scenes, but they were not nearly plentiful enough to satisfy me. There is a lot of forced drama, and the characters range from generic (at best) to unlikable.

There is a music group by the name of Honeyworks that has been strongly associated with this franchise. I attentively listened to a bunch of their albums (about 75 songs) and found ~10 songs I liked enough to set aside for future listening. So, although there was stuff I kinda liked, the signal-to-noise ratio was high.

There isn't much of value in this franchise. I recommend avoiding it entirely unless you are obsessed with highschool romance. I tried to like this franchise and gave it many chances, but every single thing I tried was mediocre at best. Your time is better spent elsewhere.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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