Review of A Place Further Than The Universe

This is a story about many things; youth, friendship, family, hardship, doubt, etc. But mostly it is about doing something crazy and getting out of your comfort zone. And this anime explores that perfectly. The story starts out with one of our MCs, Mari, who dreams of doing something amazing before her youth ends. And everything starts from there. The people she meets, learning the value of family, the hardships she endures, and proving the doubters wrong from starting this journey are amazingly explored and it all started from "doing something crazy". The message hit really hard, especially for me and maybe will for most of you.Because it fits perfectly in context in reflection of our community which is highly judged and considered outcasts. I bet most of us are insecure people in some degrees. Well go somewhere you've never been, eat something you've never tried, meet someone new, tell people you love that you love them, aim for some crazy dream job in the future, etc. You only have one life, one youth.

Aside from the great messages this anime conveys, this anime is actually easy and light to watch. The scriptwriters found a great balance of light heart comedy, which is legit funny, and seriously touching moments, which is legit feels train.

In terms of presentation, I think this anime was well animated and has great cinematography. Madhouse has done a great job again, kudos to them.

This anime is great to watch in any mood. It is especially a must watch for slice of life lovers. You'll laugh, smile, and cry... and you'll love everything about it.