Hi, Future Architect Here. I am an architect from the future who has seen basically all the anime airing this summer season. Out of the best, Natsuyukki Rendezvous is the one I must write a review for before I meet up with my peer, JohnTitor.
Now, the story of Natsuyuki seems very typical with a supernatural twist. However, it is much more genius than one can expect. How far is the director willing to take the comedy aspects while examining a serious topic. Well, the directing does take the liberty in making fun of ghosts, and putting up traditional Japanese culture jokes. However, this one is special. While being able to manage a some-what serious drama, Natsuyuki actually explores further than just family values, it goes even to the extent of using symbolic meaningfuls such as flowers, and the imagery of death, rather than say, a pastoral imagery, which it actually also includes, to eradicate the details and justices of this cruel world.
I am very touched by the story personally, and I can guarantee that it will to...as long as you don`t mind ghosts getting in your way.
The typical developments of characters, ah. What a pleasant way this anime is heading. This is basically a reverse-harem, without the harem part. Two men fighting for women...yet one of them is a ghost, that is what it seems on the surface, yes. However, as stated above, the treasure which subsides in a complex drama as this one deserves not to be spoiled. To put it in a nutshell, though, the characters have matured already when they are introduced. Utilizing a traditional aspect of the shows of the same genres, however, Natusuyuki reveals secrets about each of the characters, bits by bits, by showing flash-backs. And, the suspense which partakes each bits is considerably great.
The art, as stated, is josie. Meaning, it is meant for the demographics of women between adolescence and adulthood. But, I claim that tag is bullcrap. This tag has appeared in many shows like Eden of the East, and I can tell you that is more or less a shounen show than anything. Ergo, watch this anime regardless of your age group, sexuality, etc, as long as this anime`s genres, or plot, interests you. Music is fine, and powerful during the correct times.
Enjoyable as a romantic comedy can be.
Please, I have already written a full version of the review. Do look forward to it when this heart warming anime finishes airing during your time period! Now be a man, and do the right thing! (Watch Natsuyuki Rendezvous)
