The incredible thing about Chihaya Furu is that it is based on a game that is only Japanese, was not very popular even there, and yet is so good that not only is interest growing in its homeland, but we gaijin can appreciate and understand both the game and the characters' passion for it.
The fullness of the characters is secret of its success. They are likeable, real, often annoying (just like real people) and endearing. . .ceaselessly endearing.
The writing rivets the viewer and the animation never makes you notice that it is animation. It's only at the end of each episode, as one comes
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