Let me begin by stating that if in order for you to enjoy an anime it must contain action, giant robots, aliens, moe, magical girls or similar fantastical events, this is probably not the series for you. What you will find here is a story of how with sufficient determination, your dreams are within reach.
The plot thus far has been simply wonderful, with optimism and inspiration radiating from it in vast quantities. One such example of this is the fact that the series is set in 2026. This means that in 2012, Mutta and Hibito would have been the same age as the average viewer, which is a subtle way to say that if you are sufficiently determined, you could plausibly become an astronaut by the same time as Hibito. I must admit that many tears were shed over the course of the series up to this point.
All of the OPs and EDs have been highly enjoyable (although "Feel So Moon" was the best in my opinion) and the soundtrack is one of the best I have heard since Angel Beats. It is performed by a full orchestra and adds tremendously to the emotional impact of numerous scenes. I will have to acquire it at some point.
The series has such a classic feel to it and the realistic animation style works to focus one's attention on the plot rather than watching the cute lolis (not to slight lolis, of course). All of these factors combine to make this my absolute favorite anime of the last couple of years, if not one of my all-time favorites. It will air for about 45 episodes and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for something unique.
