Asatte no Houkou - 02 - Be careful what to wish for
I really can’t believe how emotionally strong this anime works. It’s already set a perfect mood, developed characters more than other series can only accomplish in one season, and the piano music accompanying all this works awesome. I’m really becoming a fan of this series.
It’s so interesting that while Karada and Shoko changed bodies, they didn’t change personalities. That makes both their reactions so different. Karada has always been wishing that she’d grow up fast. But that was nothing more than just a child’s wish. When it actually happens, she can’t seem to accept it. Shoko, on the other hand, keeps her worries more inside of her. Something strange has happened to her, but she figures that she’ll just have to live with it. And I think that Karada’s presence also helped a bit in this. I guess that she just had to act strong, for Karada’s sake.
The two of them spend the night in Shoko’s apartment. Of course, this would make Hiro worried. It was great to see that he actually couldn’t recognize the two of them. Or that he did, but something inside of him told him that he should stay away.
I wonder how the series will develop from now on. I’ll definitely keep blogging this. So far, it’s been an awesome series. :)
This is one impressive series so far. It could have gone several ways, but the direction they picked makes it stand out from the pack this season. If the writers continue to explore the effect of this one fantastical event on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of the characters, this could end up being a classic. The watercolor backgrounds and the piano music really add to the mood. I’m looking forward to good things from this series.
Comment by yukiusagi — October 16, 2006 @ 5:53
I like it.
But I like Cecilia more, of course.
Comment by Coxinha — November 11, 2006 @ 23:55