Review of A Place Further Than The Universe

Now this one is quick to capture your attention! As early as episode 3, I was already finding myself holding back tears. This is how a slice of life adventure show should feel like! The premise is simple, four young girls embark on an adventure to Antarctica. Each one with different motivations. The writing is what makes it is so enjoyable though. Each episode feels fresh and the dialogue is great. The art is great and the music is nothing short of exceptional! Madhouse has done a phenomenal job on the show. Environmental backgrounds are rendered with so much quality. The soundtrack hits you precisely whenit is needed to be.

Aside from our four main girls, the show also introduces us to a team of adult adventurers that have great characterization as well. Most of our main and supporting characters are well developed and are likable in their own way.

I keep finding myself holding back tears throughout the show. Fortunately, they don't force you to cry. The writing doesn't trap you in extended sobbing scenes. But when it hits you, man it hits hard. And the moment our characters finally saw the Aurora, was amazingly done. And the fact that we don't even need a second season to answer our questions, is by far the best thing about this one. This is a complete show, start to finish. Grade A writing all around. 10/10