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Are you sick of your typical high school romance anime? Are you sick of waiting 11 or more episodes for seeing that physical side of relationships like kissing and even something more? Kuzu no Honkai has you covered fam! But don't get me wrong, it is not a story for someone who's looking for some optimistic energy and laughter. Some people might disagree with me, but I think that Kuzu no Honkai is one of the most realistic anime out there, and that's exactly why it's not a laughing matter. Sometimes life just dangles a lollypop in front of your face, and just as you're ready to lick it, life smacks you across the face with it. This show does something similar. It dangles happiness and sattisfaction, and just as you think it's gonna be alright, it just smacks you. Many shows do the same thing, but a lot of them make up bullshit reasons, just to squeeze certain emotions from you, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. It always seems really realistic and calculated. Yes, maybe illogical, but realistic (Except the marriage part, that felt kinda forcefed)
Art was unique. My words wouldn't make it justice, so you'll just have to see for yourself.
Sound wasn't that memorable, maybe if I'd focus on it more, I'd find out it was better than I actually remember. But when sound design is really good in a show, it just hits you, it's impossible to miss, so that's why I gave it a "fair" score.
Characters were really interesting. It is rare to see that even the side characters have some significat influence on the main protagonists. Here every side character had it's meaning and their backstories or motives weren't forced.
This show made me feel horrible at times, and that's why I enjoyed it so much. If a show makes me cry, it is a unforgettable show for me, and Kuzu no Honkai got me on verge of tears multiple times. I hope people will enjoy these kinds of shows, so we can get more of these realistic relationship stories in the future.
