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| The character design is so plain. |
*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧May the winds of change transform you entirely.*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ |
| I think they depicted the loss of another close one perfectly. You just feel fucking empty. Looking forward to see this whole series animated. |
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kuroneko99Jan 4, 7:08 PM
| This might be a hit? Idek but I will be on a look out for more episodes. Not new to the josei demographic animes, so this should be fun. 10/10 opening, and 10/10 episode with great character introduction. Not much of a deep thinker, so I am not gonna say much until I rewatch with full attention. |
  TOP SHOWS THIS WINTER SEASON HIGH HOPES BEFORE THEY START 1. Frieren Season 2 2. Oshi no Ko Season 3 3. JJK season 3? 4. Medalist 2nd Season 2 |
| I can already tell this show is going to make me cry, and I am so here for it. BRING IT ON, JOURNAL WITH WITCH!!! |
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| This show will either be an absolute banger or some contrived bullshit and there’s no in-between. |
| Pretty interesting beginning, I'm looking forward to the season. The aunt seems cold and asocial, yet she is a novelist. Ive always thought that great writers should have a deeper understanding of humanity, but maybe that's possible while still having a difficult personality. |
Suprgamr123 said: Marinate1016 said: Peak Josei is back on the menu boys, wow. I am just absolutely blown away by this one. This is the EXACT sort of A24-esque style of anime that I love. These understated, melancholic stories with realistic characters and seiyuu performances that just take you on a journey with the characters as they grow. There’s something so genuine and fragile here with Makio and Asa that you don’t get in many anime and I will cherish it every single week. There’s just something so beautiful about these two broken, socially awkward, likely autistic characters coming together and helping one another heal from their trauma and grief. Makio might say she hated her sister, but clearly there was more at play there that I’m excited to learn about. On the other hand, I love how they portrayed Asa’s existence as being lost in a desert without water now that both her parents have been taken from her. Imagine just waking up one day and your entire world is gone and flipped upside down, being lost in a desert is a perfect description for that. Despite all of that, Asa has stayed respectful and tries to support her aunt. I’m sure there’ll be many bumps on this road because both our leads have so much pain.. but I’m ready to cry along with them as they work through them. The premiere’s full of amazing moments, but none better than Makio pledging her unyielding support and care for her niece in the faces of all the family members talking shit about her. I KNEW I recognized my goat Ushio Kensuke from the start of the episode but holy shit the OST during that scene is immaculate. It seems like he’s going back to his Koe no Katachi sound here which I’m really excited for because that’s his peak to me. That scene really struck a chord with me because Japanese people tend to be extremely passive and hide how they’re feeling, but Makio says fuck that and straight up tells everyone they can go to hell. No wonder she hated her family if they’re like that. Really good start, I’m extremely excited about this one!! "likely autistic" feels like jumping the gun. But still probably some kind neurodivergent. I’m confused. Did I make a definitive statement or did I not say likely? |
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| Oh, I'm gonna love this one. Fantastic first episode. I've heard a lot of positive things about manga, and I read a few chapters back in the day. It seems to be mainly concerned with emotions and relationships between people, both of the characters are portrayed so realistically! I can't wait to be destroyed and cry a river. The visual aspects are also phenomenal, the lines of journal turning into sand, the characters becoming just shapes, and, although not a visual, how the family started speaking gibberish because Asa tuned out of reality! There seemed to be a lot of easy to spot symbolism, like the desert or wolf, I wonder if there is gonna be (or already is) some more complex symbols, that won't be so easy to notice. Miyuki Sawashiro fits so perfectly as Makio. |
| That journal to desert scene transition was absolutely amazing |
| this anime is gonna make my cry isnt it |
| It's a yes for me. It's too early to call this the gem of the season, but.. I think this might end up being top 3 of the season for me (Non sequels) |
Respectfully ofc |
| Surprised to find that Asa was actually singing the op. The dynamics between Asa and Makio is so beautiful and profound. Makio just speaks her mind without caring about what others might think and she later regrets about half of what she said 'cause it might have been rude. She started to take care of her niece even when Makio hated her sister so much. Asa is still unable to process her parents' dead and is stranded in a lonely desert. Makio looks like she has been in solitude and they both have each other now to navigate through this lonely desert that is their life. Miyuki Sawashiro's voice is perfect for Makio and I can't believe that this is Asa's voice actor's first role. Her voice is so good. Studio Shuka always delivers when it comes to these kind of silent yet profound shows. This is gonna be the sleeper hit of this season. |
| Sleeper of the season I suppose. NGL this hooked me more than the flashy "sentenced to be a hero" anime. I know, completely different genres and stuff, but that's how you know animation alone is not enough. Characters and their interactions feel so genuine. As I've checked manga for this is complete and not too many chapters, so I guess we get full adaptation? Having a complete story is already a huge + as well. |
| Okay so maybe I'm too sensitive, but this made me tear up towards the end. Seeing a kid going through different stages of grief it's always going to be a tough watch. |
| The episode was so boring I almost fell asleep |
Reply to Marinate1016
Peak Josei is back on the menu boys, wow. I am just absolutely blown away by this one. This is the EXACT sort of A24-esque style of anime that I love. These understated, melancholic stories with realistic characters and seiyuu performances that just take you on a journey with the characters as they grow. There’s something so genuine and fragile here with Makio and Asa that you don’t get in many anime and I will cherish it every single week.
There’s just something so beautiful about these two broken, socially awkward, likely autistic characters coming together and helping one another heal from their trauma and grief. Makio might say she hated her sister, but clearly there was more at play there that I’m excited to learn about. On the other hand, I love how they portrayed Asa’s existence as being lost in a desert without water now that both her parents have been taken from her. Imagine just waking up one day and your entire world is gone and flipped upside down, being lost in a desert is a perfect description for that. Despite all of that, Asa has stayed respectful and tries to support her aunt. I’m sure there’ll be many bumps on this road because both our leads have so much pain.. but I’m ready to cry along with them as they work through them.
The premiere’s full of amazing moments, but none better than Makio pledging her unyielding support and care for her niece in the faces of all the family members talking shit about her. I KNEW I recognized my goat Ushio Kensuke from the start of the episode but holy shit the OST during that scene is immaculate. It seems like he’s going back to his Koe no Katachi sound here which I’m really excited for because that’s his peak to me. That scene really struck a chord with me because Japanese people tend to be extremely passive and hide how they’re feeling, but Makio says fuck that and straight up tells everyone they can go to hell. No wonder she hated her family if they’re like that.
Really good start, I’m extremely excited about this one!!
There’s just something so beautiful about these two broken, socially awkward, likely autistic characters coming together and helping one another heal from their trauma and grief. Makio might say she hated her sister, but clearly there was more at play there that I’m excited to learn about. On the other hand, I love how they portrayed Asa’s existence as being lost in a desert without water now that both her parents have been taken from her. Imagine just waking up one day and your entire world is gone and flipped upside down, being lost in a desert is a perfect description for that. Despite all of that, Asa has stayed respectful and tries to support her aunt. I’m sure there’ll be many bumps on this road because both our leads have so much pain.. but I’m ready to cry along with them as they work through them.
The premiere’s full of amazing moments, but none better than Makio pledging her unyielding support and care for her niece in the faces of all the family members talking shit about her. I KNEW I recognized my goat Ushio Kensuke from the start of the episode but holy shit the OST during that scene is immaculate. It seems like he’s going back to his Koe no Katachi sound here which I’m really excited for because that’s his peak to me. That scene really struck a chord with me because Japanese people tend to be extremely passive and hide how they’re feeling, but Makio says fuck that and straight up tells everyone they can go to hell. No wonder she hated her family if they’re like that.
Really good start, I’m extremely excited about this one!!
| @Marinate1016 having read the manga, I can tell you nobody's autistic. Just stop |
| Loved every single second of this! Hope there would be more animes like this. Not everything needs to be overly kawaii & unrealistic. Can't wait for the next episode. |
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| Wow, this took me by surprise. Absolutely loved everything about this season premiere! Others have summed up better than I could, especially Shadow_Master_T and deltahalo241 |
nehnehnejiJan 5, 7:57 AM
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| I dig that opening and the ending is also quite good I thought this would be a comedy but we going deep, I'm in the trenches on, there's no going back |
“There are only two types of people in the world--those who became otaku and those who didn't--and the latter just can't understand what the former is so excited about."--Ono Norihiro  |
| It feels like a melancholic show with mature approach to serious topics. And since the winter gloom is getting to me it feels like the perfect choice to watch this season. I like the way they animate character expressions. Makio is quite aloof, while Asa is disconnected from the world as a result of her loss. Neither of them are particularly expressive, but subtle emotions do show in their eyes, which helps to connect with the characters. The nonlinear storytelling in the episode was an interesting choice that helped portray the confusion Asa feels about the death of her parents. |
| Definitely a series that will do well under studio Shuka. Expecting to catch similar vibe with Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, but nope, it's completely different. |
| First of all, “Damn, bitch, you live like this?” This anime looks so promising. I’ve seen a lot of people saying this was so peak. I like the concept of it. I kinda seem to relate with the situation. I’m sure I’ll enjoy this. |
| This was such a great first episode, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where it goes from here. The OP and ED both sounded really nice, and the character designs are gorgeous, especially with that watercolor style. I’m curious to see how Asa and Makio’s story develops. Seeing Asa lose her mother was really sad, and Makio’s reaction—or lack of care, and even seeming dislike—made things feel really grounded. For me, they felt like real people, not your typical anime characters. It’s kind of hard to explain, but that’s the vibe I got from it. A solid 8/10 first episode. |
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| Those characters are weird I like them. Also Miyuki Sawashiro kills it. The denial phase after a paradigm shift trauma is pretty accurately depicted. |
| It was ok so far. I'll wait for next episodes. |
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