Review of A Place Further Than The Universe

This anime is actually... fun. There's probably no other way to express how I felt while watching it. The message it conveys is taking the idea of a change of pace to the extreme. Simply getting out of the usual routine in order to try something new to make the most of your youth. That's what Kimarin is determined to do and that's what the story revolves around. Story As Kimarin constantly has these thoughts of doing something spontaneous while she's still a high schooler, whenever she actually tries to go through with it, in the end she cowers from her anxious thoughts and calls the wholething off in the last moment. That's probably the typical thing you'd expect from an ordinary person in modern society. However, after Kimarin meets Shirase, she's provided with just the right push she needed to do what she's always wanted. Furthermore, Shirase is even more strong-willed to go through with a plan even more outrageous than Kimarin's and that's going to Antarctica.

Now this covers what the story is about. Let me tell you this, I started watching this anime having no high expectations. I didn't even expect to give it a 7 in the first place, but I got more interested in it progressively and finally decided to give it a shot after some time. To my shock, it's absolutely immersive. I had no idea it took all this effort and preparation to go to Antarctica in the first place. I also had no idea about how amazing of an experience going there can be. I mean, at first glance the whole idea is just about snow, penguins and that's it. Not many amusing thoughts come to mind when you imagine going to Antarctica. Yet, this anime proves just how unique such an experience can be.

Art
This was the main reason of my disinterest in this anime. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad in itself and the scenery look gorgeous. However, the characters, especially Shirase, give certain unintentional vibes because of their art style. An example of that is that smug of Shirase in the trailer which is supposed, in this case, to be an ambitious, passionate type of smile. Anyway, you'll get used to something like this in no time so that's no reason to lose interest in this anime. In fact, it somehow makes it unique that despite something like that it still conveys its message beautifully.

Character Development
I didn't expect any character development from the way the few first episodes were progressing. However, the anime plot's progress is basically
The problems of going to Antarctica > The difficulties along the trip to Antarctica > How the life in Antarctica looks > An episode of development for each character > The Epilogue
If you ask me, it's actually really impressive how much they've fit in there within such a short span of time. Moreover, it didn't feel the slightest bit of rushed and continued to maintain a relaxed atmosphere to it.

Entertainment
It's a very amazing anime. If you're interested in seeing a journey to somewhere new with plenty of comedy, sincere friendship and heartfelt emotions, then look no further for this anime might just be what you're looking for.
If you feel revolted somehow by the animation style or fear that the story might end up uninteresting or boring, fear not. I can tell you that in terms of consistency in development and story-progress this anime is very balanced.