So, from the start I hadn't hopes up. Nevertheless, I've got quite more than initially I could expect.
The story is grim. Mostly quite realistic, laying the whole concept and of reincarnation aside. The way story's evolving is well made. You're getting smoothly involved with all characters and events around them. More you watch, more you become interested in.
Well, I should say, I didn't enjoy it much. I mean, I haven't got a sense of beauty, which I get when I watch Shinkai films, for example. Colourful is different. I've got another things in exchange.
You should expect some serious stuff.
Generally, animation's good. Though, there were few CGI moments which didn't blend in perfectly. Also, backgrounds are poorly done. I've noticed using real-life footages in a number of backgrounds. To be honest, It strikes the eye just a little bit but still is distracting. Ah, it doesn't matter whatsoever.
Animation of facial expressions is great. It was pretty easy to discern what emotions characters feel at particular moments.
I especially loved few OST-s here. Listening to them right now :)
There's nothing to complain here about. Maybe, just the fact that main hero's voice is hella irritating. Probably, it's only my issue, so don't pay attention to this.
Characters feel like really alive. Colorful, like it was said in the film. Most probably, you won't like any of them. But what more importaint, I'm almost certain, you're gonna feel bad for them. I felt pretty much bad for them. Colourful will make you think what would you feel and do in their places.
Like I wrote overhead, I didn't enjoy it much. However, I did enjoy the idea, the simple but deep thought It was trying to convey me.
I don't remember last time I was getting so emotional while watching anime.
To sum it up, I'm glad I've watched it. It was totally worth. I won't forget Makoto's words.
I would higly recommend to give it a try, but not for everyone.
