The story takes place in an underwater city and centers around a group of 4 kids. After the underwater school closes down, the kids are forced to go to school on the surface, where they meet new people that change their lives forever.
Story 7/10
I love fantasy storylines, as long as they're not too farfetched. Surprisingly, the whole concept of sea dwellers living in the ocean doesn't feel strange because the characters move, think, and feel like any other characters on land. The story has several subplots that revolve around the Sea God's will against humanity. The story can be extremely slow at certain parts, but ramps up speed at an alarming rate. Since there are essentially 5 main characters and 2 added main characters later on, it can be frustrating when the character(s) you want to see get less screen time in various episodes.
Art and Sound 10/10
The art and oceanic feel push the boundaries of anime animation. The attention to detail and focus on creating a nostalgic feeling of change are so powerful in this series. The parallel between the surface and the sea is brought to life through this impressive display of art and sound production.
Character 10/10
The character development is the heart of this series. There are 5 main characters and 2 characters become major characters later on. There's so much going on with each character and their thoughts and emotions are developed immensely as the story progresses. From love pentagons to accepting change, you're taken through the struggles of each character, and its amazing to see how realistic the characters become in this supernatural series.
Enjoyment 7/10
This series has its ups and downs. Throughout the story, there is a somber and nostalgic feel that sometimes makes the series seem slow and difficult to watch. At other times, the series speeds up and the episodes fly by. It felt as though some of the plotlines dragged on for a long time, and the series really takes its time when it wants to.
Overall 8/10
This is a great series to watch if you like unpredictable love pentagons and don't mind a slowly progressive storyline. The visuals and artwork make this at least worth trying out a few episodes.
