Sep 3, 2016
Unbelievably savage. Each episode packs more feels than a million Harambe's.
In all seriousness, it's great. The show is pegged with the tag 'slice of life', but this is far from the typical comedy; Kanojo paints a world that feels real, a world where everyday struggles feel like they matter and are truly packed with meaning, just as they are in reality. Every episode has a very bittersweet feeling; you'll feel happiness at the thought that the protagonist will continue to face her struggles, as opposed to happiness over a victory.
Or, you might not feel any of that at all, and that's fine. Each episode is
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only 7 minutes, so you won't lose anything by giving it a go.
To go more in-depth:
-The story is brutal, and genuinely made my heart ache on multiple occasions- however, don't go in expecting a huge plot; everything is kept very subtle and close to home, with key events being personal to the characters and rather simple (e.g. worries about the future).
-The art is gorgeous- it isn't flashy and over the top, but it doesn't need to be (obviously), and the show knows this. Everything looks just right.
-Sound is fine; I especially liked the cats gentle, calm narration, which almost melts into the soothing soundtrack.
Boom, there you go. It's worth watching, at least the first episode. Bring tissues.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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