Oct 9, 2016
Natsuiro Kiseki is the first slice-of-life anime that I've watched that attacks the questions of life from a magical perspective. Most of slice-of-life deals with highly realistic scenarios, but this one toys on magic to give unique insight into the workings of the genre. More realistic anime of the genre usually have to deal with the limitations of real life, but Natsuiro rids of some of these limitations to deliver a unique story. The magic of the literary device employed here also has another charm: conflicts become easier to solve, so every episode will always have something new to the table. The story did not
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feel dragging.
Art and sound receive less spectacular appraisals. Not bad, but not outstanding enough to give much thought on. I did enjoy the songs, and there is a chance that you may.
Admittedly, the characters felt a bit cliched, but that doesn't really go against them. Cliches are still okay if executed well, and they did it well this time. Coupled with the premise of the story, the characters felt fresh to look at, thanks to the magic realism employed here. Tropes of tomboys, fangirls, silent thinkers and mature girls made a little more sense here. And these are growing middle-schoolers, so their youth being part of the story makes it more enjoyable.
The ratings, I feel, do not give this series justice. Yes, I have seen better shows, but as someone who holds the slice-of-life genre to high regard, I would recommend that anyone curious with the genre watch this. It's unique and a good reminder that sometimes, there are better stories to be told with a little magic.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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