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Overall, its a good show. its enjoyable and fun. this isn't the generic sexual yaoi stuff, which makes it pleasant for everyone to watch and doesn't feel exploitive towards gay couples. it is a pretty generic romance, but with a dark undertone, which is also handled pretty well. story- In general the story hits hard. while its a little predictable, it doesn't take away from the enjoyment at all. there is also sometimes a small twist, however the ending becomes pretty obvious. despite the predictability, it is still hella emotional, and it gave me the shivers multiple times art- the art ispretty good. the lighting is fantastic and really makes the show feel more emotional.the colours are warm for the most part, exaggerating he warm, sentimental feel, however harsh lighting and dark moments are used well during the shocking or harsh moments. the animation is pretty solid throughout, and the exaggerated facial expressions work well. However, i do have one small complaint, because sometimes when the characters are speaking with a side profile the jaw doesn't move back making it look unnatural, but this is only in a few scenes and can be ignored easily.

sound- the music is really good. it really helps the emotion for the most part. the opening and ending are pretty good, and the score in the 8th episode works perfectly for the scene. my only complaint is that they could of used more music and a more prominent score for the montages.

characters- the characters are really nice, you end up really liking them all, and they all seems pretty human. they also have some character flaws brought up once or twice, which really makes you relate to the characters and see them as human beings not just anime boys. this makes the show hit a lot harder and more emotional. although i feel like some minor characters needed a little more balance. for example ugetsu and yayoi could do with showing a little more compassion and really just a scene each to hammer home the character the show wanted to. although you get the jist it would be nice for a little confirmation.

overall the show is pretty good and is definitely worth a watch. despite its dark undertones i enjoyed it a lot and it left me with a warm feeling. it is definitely a good romance, so if you like the genre you should check it out.

score 8/10