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Jun 29, 2008 8:15 PM
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The animation is going to take some getting used to. The story is somewhat intriguing though. I'm not sure why but it's reminding me a little of Kamichu which was an enjoyable slice of life show. Animation aside, I'm hoping this can be on par or better.

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Aug 24, 2008 3:49 PM
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Har, I just loved the part where they said "people feigning sickness, please make room".

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Dec 10, 2009 12:51 AM
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I'm loving the water colour backgrounds, didn't really find anything wrong with the animation either, kind of like it actually.
Sep 4, 2010 1:05 PM
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Show's underrated, I love everything about it. The score, animation, melancholy feel to it.
Jan 17, 2011 11:28 AM
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Such an relaxing anime.
May 4, 2013 3:15 PM
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The OST of this anime is great.
Also only 1377 people have rated this at the time of my comment
That's quite a special number.
Plus I beat Boba_Fett to this one, that's a plus
May 18, 2013 8:21 PM
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めんどくさい

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Wow. That kinda blew me away.

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Anyway, of course, I can't find episode 2 anywhere...
Oct 21, 2013 11:22 AM
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Yep it's relaxing and i'm not bored either.
Aug 2, 2014 8:00 PM
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I'm really glad I stumbled across this show. The pacing is appealing and the art style is refreshing. I found it interesting that the simple, "messy" character designs don't detract at all from the emotions conveyed through the characters' facial expressions.

Looking forward to seeing more.
Sep 19, 2014 10:33 PM

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This looks quite special and promising. The soundtrack is refreshing and fits perfectly with a more down-to-earth (in terms of character emotions - because they aren't overreacting to every damn thing and relying on immature jokes every 2 minutes). Hopefully it goes the more coming-of-age route, but either way, this show is refreshingly calm.
Sep 24, 2014 5:17 AM

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Well that was refreshing :o
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness."

"May those who defy their fate be granted glory."
Jan 12, 2015 3:06 PM

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That was magical.
Mar 15, 2015 5:17 PM

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I love it already.
Feb 24, 2016 11:22 AM
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Amazing!!! Well I originally signed up here,just to be able to find out such an amazing and different Anime as this one... But I still have to watch 9 crappy ones to find one magical as this one!!! Of course, it's the problem of populist voting... I'm not questioning anybodies taste here - I'm just saying that I have the same problem finding stuff I would like. High grades do not guarantee for quality, sadly...
Jun 9, 2016 6:55 AM

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My next show after Mushishi.
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May 29, 2017 6:13 AM
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Only this and Kamichuu brings back memories of Spirited Away.
The kids don't speak much, they seem to be thinking sth. Beautiful rural setting. The colors r so good, especially the countryside part. It's a bit artsy, that frame where a sun is hanging just outside the class window.
The grove of trees are so Ghibli, so Totoro.
Dec 7, 2018 11:58 PM

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The OST is a cut above the typical anime.

The freeform, rough art style is a nice break from the typical anime look.
Apr 13, 2020 4:49 PM

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This is really boring and ugly looking.

I'll try another episode or two, but if it doesn't become more interesting, I'm going to drop it.

Apr 13, 2020 6:07 PM

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That's quite an interesting art style and character design, it feels like a slow show, as if everything will happen when it has to, and since I'm in no hurry I'll stick with it.
No tomo malas decisiones, solo me gusta apoyar causas perdidas.
Disfruté Mayoiga, Ou-sama Game, Evil or Live, Mirai Nikki, Big Order, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Tesla Note, Shuumatsu no Harem y Platinum End
nope les falle con esa, lo siento pero todos tenemos nuestros límites.
Así de jodido es mi gusto en anime, ¡Y estoy pinche orgulloso de ello!

Dec 12, 2020 2:56 AM

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the art style is kinda strange, but I am loving the concept. Taiki-sensei is a p cool airbender too lol.
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Haven't watched this in a minute I tell you. I just went and refreshed myself on what happens. I like the OST here a lot, I can't really say I am a fan of the s.o.l element here. Like it was a little too alleviating...

Will still go and watch to the end. These air benders are still p cool :p
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Dec 12, 2020 7:02 PM

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I have fallen in love from the first episode. The art, the colours, the atmosphere, the music. This show is breathtaking so far.
Mar 29, 2021 8:08 PM

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The artstyle in this is absolutely beautiful, it might not be stylistically pleasant for some people but personally love the way this show looks.

I saw a video analysis of this series that states though abstract in visuals the series is actually a very mundane slice of life/coming of age series.

Nao seems like a very care-free girl, but an interesting protagonist because of that.
Apr 25, 2021 1:21 AM

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Beautiful, very original but also very soothing visuals. The style is particular and could be close to that of Masaaki Yuasa. Besides, I thought it would be the ideal style to adapt some works of a mangaka I like, Taiyou Matsumoto.

Coming back to the episode, I didn't expect that the mysteries concerning the wind power would be solved so quickly. But why not.

I like the contemplative aspect of this series, and I think this is a very promising iyashikei. I like the pictures in the ending too.
Nov 7, 2021 7:27 AM
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Great first episode, wow.
Dec 12, 2021 4:15 PM

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It has been literally a year since I first ever watched this...

Anyway, I am going to get this long overdue watch over and done with.

Starting off with the magnificent presentation, there is quite a bit to love here. The interactions are pretty good too, feels genuine. The art of the show too. It's all interesting stuff.
Feb 6, 2023 3:25 PM

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Interesting start, art style isn't doing it any favors.
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Apr 11, 2023 6:26 PM
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So this is what my cat has been up to when I'm away...

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