Plot/Story: Without spoiling anything of the plot twists or anything similar; the story revolves around Watashi, a young man who just entered the high-school life. Shortly, he is during one visit at a local ramen stall being accompanied by a strange man who tells him he will bind either Watashi or Ozu to Atashi as a love partner with the thread of love. Atashi is a pretty girl with black hair who Watashi has fallen for. Ozu, on the other side is a fellow he met and befriended during his high-school life.
Each episode shows Watashi taking another route in his life, choosing a different club he joins during that time.
While the story isn't as grand as it seems, it gets better. Trust me. And that's actually all I can say without spoiling too much. The core of this anime lies in the characters anyway.
Art: Just outstanding. It is not any downright expensively detailed anime, it is the art of the anime that is typical for Yuasa that gives this anime the high art quality it deserves. The opening and ending are also both very stylish and fit the anime well.
Sound: Apart from the heavily SFX-based sound both the opening and ending song are great. They reflect the nature of the anime. I have nothing to say against it.
Characters: Yes, the characters. The heart of this show. As well as the message this anime delivers through the main character Watashi. Easily influenced and easy to forget important things or to not see things as clearly as they are. Ozu, a fiendish man who lives to make other people's lives miserable. Often described as a man-yokai. Akashi, an ambitious young woman who does what she does best. Working seriously. She's like the type of girl who once she gets into something she is determined to do it with her all. Even if it's a bit stupendous. There are of course a few more characters in this but describing them as well is 1. too much for this review and 2. takes away from experiencing them yourself. This is supposed to be just a small appetizer to start watching the show. So go watch it!
Enjoyment & verdict: Yes, of course I enioyed it. I gave it a high 9/10. Some people might lynch be for not giving it a round 10 but that's just how it is. Deal with it. I also do recommend it but only to veterans in the anime fandom. This might be an anime that would scare away beginners with its fast pacing, tons of dialogue and weirdness. Tatami Galaxy is not an anime I can easily describe for a spoiler-free review. Trust me in that this show is truly a good one. The score on MAL does not lie this time, it's even not high enough. I know this is a bit of a half-assed review but this is the best that I can do right now.
Tatami Galaxy is great.
And with that, see you in my next review.
