Shining May

"If you're anxious about being loved. We'll take it step by step" - May Kanou

Coming from the early days of erotic anime Shining May is somewhat lighter and heavier in theme and plot. Centering around the titular character who is trying to break free from her own trauma's and getting ready to enter the entertainment industry as well as her own heart.

Those looking forward to some steamy sex will most likely be disappointing since what's featured here is tender but fairly graphic lovemaking rather than "meat shots" on display, however erotic as it is there are just about enough here for everyone.

That aside ... this is a story about a woman who against many tragic past experiences are still reaching for the stars. It looks and feels like it was in the 80's there's no denying that, but it's animation is very good and although might come across as plain it's nice looking for it's time. Colors are soft pastels and backgrounds likewise. A couple friendly piece of early erotic anime with an emphasis on melodrama and romance.

May looks very much like Tokimatsuri Eve from Megazone 23, which is funny in hindsight.