STORY:
While there wasn't a distinct, linear storyline, this anime had a very feel-good slice-of-life atmosphere about it. The romance was cute and not overly dramatized. I liked the concept of the very unlucky, clumsy guy with the very cool, competitive girl. The typical roles were reversed, and it was done in a refreshing way.
ART:
I really enjoyed the style of this anime. It isn't anything extremely flashy as far as animation went, but I loved the colors used and the expressions that the characters had. There were also plenty of nice settings outside of the characters' high school.
SOUND:
I think that the music and other
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Jul 22, 2022
Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara
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Story (7):
The story presented in Ride Your Wave is one that I was able to enjoy, if only for the fact that it is a relatable enough story. The main character, Hinako, is attempting to figure out what direction to go in for her career and life (hence "riding her wave"), and she enjoys surfing. She falls in love, something tragic happens, she becomes lost, something dramatic happens, and she is made to realize which direction she feels compelled to go in. It falls a bit flat, as it is not anything incredibly detailed. Unlike the core of the story, the path through the story ... |
