As the MC is a bit of an introvert, someone who'd rather spend time indoors than outside actually interacting, he goes through so much growth over the course of this 12 episode series. Seishuu ends up forming a lasting bond that spurs him to create the best calligraphy work he's ever done and in a place so out of touch with the natural society of Tokyo where he came from.
Story -- 8/10
As a 'Slice of life,' it really gave insight into the struggles of a city man being forced to move to an island and experience many things he'd not have to deal with back home. But overall his experiences are learned ones that help him grow and become attached to people he'd never before even interact with.
Art -- 8/10
The art was very nice, a great mix of scenery with bright colors and lots of background elements at times, and other times the background was null and things in the foreground caught your attention. The use of colors was very poignant and helped to establish the mood.
Sound -- 8/10
The music was very subtle but played a great role in the story, not many scenes actually needed music or background tracks as the emotions displayed were enough to make me feel like the point was conveyed beautifully. That being said, both the OP and ED were something that I came to love and listen to over and over, more specifically the ED, as it really spoke about the relationship between Seishuu and Naru, which was a huge main focus of the show as a whole.
Characters -- 9/10
The characters were all great. All of the island residents were a sharp contrast to Seishuu's personality and tastes, helping him to grow as a person while on the island. Also, seeing a 23-year-old man who had resigned himself never to be married interact with children was priceless.
Enjoyment -- 9/10
Every episode was a breath of fresh air of a genre that I'd never really watch otherwise, except that I have a small interest in calligraphy. The humor aspects were neatly tied into the theme of calligraphy as well and always had me on my feet laughing.
Overall -- 9/10
Having heard about this show back in 2015-2016 or so, I never gave it a watch because I felt like the 'Slice of Life' Genre wasn't for me. Now that I've watched it, however, I'm banging my pots and pans for more, and currently reading the manga.
