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I started watching Ao Ashi after getting into Blue Lock and Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun. My kids are on a local football team, and I wanted to understand their perspective and feelings better. I never really did sports as a kid, but I played basketball in school and was pretty decent at it — though I only played during P.E. and didn’t have matches or training.

As a parent, I sometimes worry about my kids losing interest in the things they love. They’re so passionate about football, and I want to support them however I can. Watching *Ao Ashi* gave me so much insight — ... not just into football, but into how to understand their struggles and how to actually help them when they’re feeling stuck.

This anime helped me connect with my kids in a way I hadn’t before. Now I watch them during their training sessions, and seeing their eyes sparkle as they talk about scoring goals and having fun with their friends just melts my heart. Kids grow up so fast, don’t they? It makes me so happy that I found this anime — it helped me understand my kids and their world a little better. Plus, it’s such a fun and interesting show!

Another was the first anime I ever watched and it happened completely by accident! I was little — probably around 10 or 11 years old — and I was using my brother’s phone. I originally meant to look up Death Note because I’d missed the last few episodes on TV, but I ended up clicking on Another instead.

Before that, I used to watch anime on TV, so this felt like a whole new world. I didn’t know any English at the time, so I didn’t fully understand what was happening in the story. I just remember being super confused about why everyone ignored ... that one girl. But honestly, I didn’t care too much — I loved the art style, and the fact that it was horror made me like it even more! I was that kid who was obsessed with anything scary. I’d listen to scary stories all the time and get so excited about them.

And then there was *that* famous umbrella scene. It freaked me out so much that I avoided umbrellas at school and at home for a while! Looking back, it’s kind of funny, but at the time, it really stuck with me.

Even though I didn’t understand much of the plot, I had such a good time watching it. I’d even sing the opening song to myself while running home from school, staring at the fences like I was in my own anime scene. It’s such a nostalgic memory for me.

Now that I’m older, I have mixed feelings about rewatching it. I’m scared it might ruin that special, nostalgic feeling I have toward the anime. So for now, I’ll leave it as it is — a childhood memory I treasure.

If you’re curious about *Another*, I’d say go ahead and watch it, but don’t expect too much. It’s one of those shows that’s fun for what it is, but it might not be for everyone.

One of the things I loved most about 91 Days is the aesthetic and the soundtracks. I actually found the OST on YouTube back when I was still in high school, and I used to listen to it while studying for my history exams. The music really stuck with me, and it’s one of the reasons I decided to watch the anime in the first place.

The anime has so much potential, but I feel like it didn’t fully deliver for me. It’s hard to explain — maybe it’s the ending that felt a bit unsatisfying? It’s not bad, though. I think the ending ... works for what the story was going for, even if it wasn’t exactly what I hoped for.

What stands out are the characters, the art style, and, of course, the amazing OST. The opening song, by the same artist who created the iconic *Tokyo Ghoul* opening, was such a treat. As a fan of his work, there was no way I could let *91 Days* pass me by.

Overall, it’s a good anime, but don’t expect too much. It has its flaws, especially toward the last few episodes, which felt a little off to me. That said, I’d give it a solid 7/10 because of the beautiful aesthetic and soundtrack. The story is decent, but the ending just felt a bit weird.

This anime had several moments that made my heart ache, especially when they both sat and watch the kid simply being a kid and realized some deeper stuff about parenting or just having someone in your life. Those scenes were particularly moving. I was hoping for more focus on Rei and his father in that one episode—I really wanted to learn more about his past. Overall, it's a great show with a satisfying ending. Being a parent myself made me laugh so hard at some point and it has good life lessons for young adults imo. I'd say you should give this anime a try.