Review of Blue Period

This anime always made me think that probably in another universe, I continue pursuing art and got into an Art University. It's because this anime just has this inspirational vibe going about it that makes me wanna do things that I deemed as impossible. This is this anime's biggest charm and reason as to why you should watch it. Well, if that didn't hooked you yet about watching this for yourself, then let's get to the technicalities. First the story. It started off pretty much steady and shown a completely linear direction about it's plot. There's progression in each episode which tells how great the pacingis. The plot itself isn't unique by any means, but the concept is pretty original (pretty sure there's not much anime about painting). And the execution of generic plot elements here are exceptional and came off as natural course of events.
I didn't rate this category higher because we're at the earlier stages of the story. There's a complete journey in this 12 episodes, but this is pretty much the first step.

Then the characters. The mc is a good character. He feels like a human being who has emotions and personality. The story portrays his struggles and emotion very well which in turn, makes the audience understand his perspective and thus like him as the main focus of the story.
The main cast of characters are also quite likable. Even the side characters has layers to their personalities that doesn't make them fall into generic archetypes. I don't really have much to say to them.

I talked about the good things, now let's go to the harsher side of my review. First, the animation. It's a shame how the studio couldn't live up to the exceptional art that the manga has produced. It's not just how off-model the characters are, but also how the anime art isn't really that impactful as the manga.
Though I like their composition and how they direct a scene (like the blue Shibuya for example). They do a great job... sometimes. But well, the animation itself is pretty janky and stiff, which lowers down my score quite a bit.
Then there's the music where it's just... there. The ost doesn't really amplify the greatness of the scenes nor does it make it memorable. It's just playing on the background. I legit don't remember any tracks from this anime. But the opening and ending grew on me and I found them catchy enough.

Overall, it's a very good, inspirational anime that will probably awaken your inner art within yourself. If you haven't watch it, I suggest you give it a watch. Or if you want the better experience, go read the manga.
(6.8/10)