Run time 90 Minutes
Aura is the story of a young man named Ichiro Satou. While in middle school he suffered from a case of youthful delusions of fantasy and grandeur, which caused him to be bullied throughout middle school. Now in high school, he strives to be a normal student. His teacher is aware of his past and uses him to help with another student a girl named Ryouko who has a similar case of delusions.
This plot gives us a lot to work with. Having observed how students are cruel and bully each other all the time I have empathy with the main character and the young lady he is tasked with helping. The colors of this story are in a muted tone and trend to the darker colors. While the music is a counterpoint to the story providing a push forward as you are watching.
I liked this story and how they blended escapism with reality to show the suffering of the main characters and even the struggles of the people around them. Growing up is a challenge yet we all have to walk this path. For some, the lure of fantasy, anime, manga all provides an escape from the mundane world that we currently live in. For others like me, writing provides our escape. This show is very much worth the watch as it opens the door to accept grow and change. I hope you take the time to go on this journey and perhaps discover something of your self hiding within.
I rated this show seven of ten. Mostly as it felt at times a touch rushed but all in all well worth the purchase. Welcome to the world we live in. With all of its failings and hardships it still holds the power that trumps all of that. the power of love.
