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May 14, 2020
I really really wanted to like this anime… and I did, not just a whole lot.
Perhaps my expectations were too high since this anime is rated pretty high here on MAL and a few people had recommended it to me. After reading the premise, I was expecting a cute slice of life about two kids going through their first love and seeing a bunch of awkward moments. And that’s what I got! I just didn’t expect it to be so boring.
Plot was Incredibly simplistic, even for a slice of life. Basically, it’s about a boy who wants to be an author for literature and a
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girl who runs track and how they fall in love and start going out. Many find the simple premise a strength and I agree that it can be enjoyable as long as the characters are dynamic and developed throughout the story. Unfortunately, I did not get that with Tsuki Ga Kirei. There is very little drama, and almost no conflict.
The main issue that I have with this anime is that the leads are so dull and have zero chemistry, I honestly could not figure out why they liked each other. I think they had two conversations before there was a confession, and they just kept giving each other longing looks without saying a word. They are both shy in nature, but I cannot ignore the fact that they really don’t have any real problems in their lives besides their relationship. They are both part of a group of friends, they are good at their respective clubs and their families are supporting to their goals. Kotaro’s mom was a bit of a nag, but you know that she means well and just wants him to take his future more seriously. There is nothing really interesting about Kotaro and Akane, they are not charismatic or have any other traits besides their respective interests.
The side characters are forgettable, the only standouts are Roman and Chinatsu, I think I liked them better than the leads and wished they got more screentime. I don’t remember any of the other kids’ names, they had no impact whatsoever.
I did enjoy the art style though, the backgrounds were well drawn with a lot of details, and the lighting and cinematography was impressive. I know that people were complaining about the CGI, but it honestly did not bother me too much. I did notice a couple of slips here and there, specially during character close ups, but nothing too bad. For the type of show it was, the animation was satisfactory.
Overall, I don’t think I could recommend this show. I’m honestly surprised I stuck until end, but only because I was hoping for some decent development. Watch Kimi ni Todoke instead if you’re looking for a good romance with shy and loveable characters.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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May 7, 2020
Ah, this series is the definition of a slow burn romance. There are many times where I was yelling at the screen because I was so frustrated with the leads for being so dense, but it ultimately made the end so much sweeter.
I can say that I enjoyed this season better than the first one. Even though it was a bit slow from time to time, it did have a satisfying conclusion that encouraged me to read the manga. The visuals were a definite improvement, and there is true development in the relationship between Sawako and Kazehaya.
I’m not usually fond of the timid girl
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trope in shoujo, since for the most part they tend to lack personality and depend on their male counterpart to give them meaning to their lives. Sawako is an exception to this rule, as I genuinely liked her and ended up rooting for her. Her main resolve is to learn how to communicate better with her peers and to create meaning memories with her friends. The thing I love about Sawako is that she is always honest, even when there is a “misunderstanding”. I appreciate that she goes out of her way to make it right, regardless of how she might look in the moment. The girl is a saint with flaws, and somehow it doesn’t come across as phony at any point.
I’m a sucker for smitten male counterparts, and this series does not disappoint. Kazehaya has a cool personality, is a social butterfly and he does not care what people think of him. The guy is so head over heels in love and it’s interesting to see how those feelings bring out other aspects of his personality. He considers himself selfish and gets jealous, so I really enjoyed his development as well.
I do want to mention the music was as standout for this season. Even though I missed the piano piece of “Kimi Ni Todoke” from the first season, I really enjoyed the new arrangements. I straight up thought they would just recycle the OST from the original series, so I was pleasantly surprised when I could not recognize the melodies. The opening for this season “Sawakaze” is so lighthearted and warm, it makes me happy just listening to it. It is also accompanied by beautiful visuals and I enjoyed it every episode.
If you liked the first season, then you’ll like this one too. There something to say about a show that makes you want to be a better person by the end of it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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May 7, 2020
So, since being stuck at home due to a pandemic, I’ve been spending my days catching up with anime series. Ouran High School Host Club is one of those series that I come back to again and again, and I am always surprised of how well it holds up (specially its humor), even after 14 years from its original release in Spring 2006. In short, please go watch it if you haven’t already. Very few series out there are deserving of their hype, and Ouran is one of them.
It’s a reverse harem! It’s funny, has likeable characters and a genuine charm that I have
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yet to see in any other harem shows. It’s not quite a parody of the Shoujo genre, but it exceeds all expectations by using the common tropes to its advantage. It’s a romantic comedy with an unlikely heroine that does not care that she is surrounded by beautiful boys, and much of its humor comes from her apathetic personality.
The characters are what makes this show such a joy to watch. Haruhi Fujioka is one of my favorite characters in media, and she has a very progressive opinions regarding gender norms and representation. Haruhi does not care if she is seen as a boy or a girl and chooses to get to know people for who they are instead of appearances. I can honestly say that Haruhi was ahead of her time considering the time when this show was released, but I am glad I was able to see a girl main character that has goals of her own instead of looking for a boyfriend. She is not looking for romance, even when if it recurrently finds her.
The rest of the cast are all standouts. Each host club member is different in their own right, and no, they are not forgettable. They are branded with a stereotype (the prince, the Lolita, the little devil type, etc), however the show does a really good job by fleshing them out as we learn their backstories and individual family situations. The only exception is perhaps Mori-Senpai, but he gets more development in the manga.
The animation was done by Studio Bones, so that’s all I have to say about that. The character designs are attractive, and the backgrounds and visuals do a good job representing the luxurious setting without being tacky. It looks incredibly polished for its age, and it’s very pleasant to watch. I only wish the series was longer, since the anime adaptation only covered around 20 chapters of the manga and the ending was left open ended.
I’m still campaigning for a Season Two, and I could go on and on about this show. It truly is something special, and I have no doubt I will revisit again in the future.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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