Reviews

Story: Are you sick and tired of watching the same generic love story all the time? Are you sick of watching yuri that's just basically there to show smut? Well, this anime is nothing like that whatever. You see that it's a romance in the genre section, but this is more than that. It's a real coming of age story about two girls trying to find their way through high school and what it really means to love someone. You have two best friends, Fumi and Akira, who reunite after ten years of separation and find out that they are going to different all girls schools. Akira is your energetic one who tries her very best to protect those she cares about. Then, you have Fumi, the cry baby who is also very shy but has her love of books. You'd think that these two are just your another set of tropes, but they're actually more complex than you think (which I'll explain in the characters section in more depth). I can't really say anything more or else I'd spoil the rest of the series for you, but I promise that it's a complete must watch. Score: 10/10

Art: The art style is very sketchy, but at the same time, it reflects the story of two high school girls trying to make through their first year of high school. Also, with some of the jokes they lay out, nothing seems out of place for a simple, romantic story. With the muted colors, it makes you feel like you're in your cozy hometown and you know it from top to bottom. There is drama, but it's so subtle that you might not even notice it at first glance, but that's the magic of the animation style used here. The character designs are perfect, and I find this anime to be a work of art. Score: 10/10

Sound: Though the soundtrack is very simple, I really have to give credit to the people who wrote the opening and ending themes. If you really want to let the audience know that this is a coming of age story, the opening should reflect that and the ending should remind you of that. That's exactly what those songs do hear, and if you are a fan of slow music, I highly recommend that you find these songs and download them to your playlist. They're beautiful, settling, and they're also good for when you're having trouble falling asleep. Though, I will be biased and say that the opening has to be one of the best openings I have ever listened to in my entire life. Score: 10/10

Character: As I mentioned a little bit in the story portion of the review, the last things the characters are in this anime are flat and stereotypical. If anything, I can actually relate to more than one character from this entire series. My only issue is that if the story is between Fumi and Akira, how come we don't see Akira that often. I guess we can also argue that this is Fumi's coming of age rather than Akira, but that doesn't stop the characters from playing major roles. Fumi is shy and she does cry at most points, but you know why she does, and you see her evolve from a shy girl into a woman who makes the right decisions in order to take care of herself instead of others doing it for her. That is pretty amazing if you ask me. Then, you also have Ikumi and Sugimoto-sempai who are also enjoyable to watch. You get to know them as one thing, but later on, you know they have secrets to hide as well. It's to my belief that every character has a coming of age in this story, which makes it all the better. Score: 10/10

Enjoyment: I can tell you that this anime is a tear fest. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing to you, the anime is still lovable and it makes you want more after each episode ends. There's never a dull moment, I promise. Score: 10/10

Overall: (IS THERE MORE? I WANT A SEASON 2!) So you can basically tell how much I love this anime, and for good reason, too. Perfect score for me!