The story of this anime movie film is bittersweet but outstanding. It's unique and very cute. It is about a girl named Hotaru who is narrating her story about Gin, a mysterious guy who lives in the forest. It was a sweet and a happy moment for them. It made me realize that with such a small age gap, two people can be in love with each other. It is a summer romance between a human and a youkai which made it even better. But then it wasn't fair for Hotaru since, she can't let Gin disappear just because he cannot be touched. It started off as friends then it became romance. It was about Love and friendship but the ending was way too sad.
The Art was great but it wasn't that outstanding.. maybe because it's only a short movie. It is colorful and cute. Especially the eyes of Gin, it really made me focused on it.. it was too darn beautiful!
The Music/Sound is also great.. I liked the fact that they only used piano all throughout the movie. What made it even better is that the ending song in the credits was sorrowful but it reflects the whole movie.. the sadness of the song makes it beautiful and more melodramatic. It also made me remember the thought of the ending which is so sad and it really gave a pinch in my heart. It made me remember the memories of Hotaru and Gin. Everytime i hear that instrumental music of Hotarubi no mori e it really makes me sad.
The Characters were very outstanding! I like the fact that there are only 2 characters to remember!! Gin was actually my favorite in this movie! He is very attractive and I'm proud of him because he is very playful and he has this way of talking to people. For Hotaru, I absolutely liked her hair because it was her hair throughout the movie. She is very cute and very brave.
Enjoyment, is 10 because it really gave me that touchy- feely sorta enjoyment because I was touched by the romance and their friendship. Everything was perfect but there are things which we really need to end. The ending almost made me cry but then, it did gave me the idea that if I'm going to be unhappy about the ending.. how will their journey end? Will Hotaru still be visiting him during summer? It made me realize the ending emphasize the whole idea that Gin will eventually disappear. Yes, it is what we all want that Gin would stay with Hotaru forever but.. let's not forget that this is what Gin wants and let's just be happy about it.
Overall is 8, It is Very Good because I wish they made it a little longer. I really want them to give Hotaru and Gin more romantic and friendly scenes together! The ending is very heart pinching. It gave me the idea that Gin is gone forever, but he is my favorite character when he showed up his face. I thought this movie would be about a boy and a little girl having long age-gap relationship.. but it's not. It's more of a unique romantic story that I REALLY LOVE!... SO all animefans out there! if you want a tearjerker, bittersweet and heart warming/pinching anime movie.. PLEASE i want you to WATCH THIS! and support IT!
sincerely, a GIN LOVER! (seriously, not the wine)
