Gift: Eternal Rainbow · review
"Precious gifts can be given even without relying on a miraculous power." I feel like this phrase alone was indirectly against religions that believed in miracles, but please don't take me on that. A-Anyways, time to review! Story: 9/10 Let me begin by stating my first impression that I was going to put the story down to a 6 or even a 5, but I was really wrong. This story started off happy, then kept getting better and better as it progressed. A good story always comes with a a good setting, problem and climax, which is why I would think this is a good story. Aside fromthe romance and school genre, there is not a lot of comedy in this anime. I would take comedy out and replace it with drama, as it somewhat hit me right in the heart. Manipulating your audience's emotions, mainly happiness but sometimes sadness, with a story will no doubt- bring a good anime.
Art: 7/10
An anime from about 8 years ago, is above average for its art. I've seen anime from that time period that have really bad art, not naming any. Animation was smooth but not a lot of detail put into the characters. Also, there is one episode where Riko's eyes were literally 2/3 the size of her head, but I can't remember which episode it was. Feel free to find it, I doubt you will.
Sound: 7/10
The piano piece that was played was very nice, bringing me on a wander in my thoughts. Ever heard of a Katawa Shoujo OST? I would say it's around its level. I'm not a fan of reviewing OP and ED that much, but I could say it's so-so. The first time you hear the OP, is that you might think that this is a romance anime.
Character: 7/10
I'll start on the protagonist:
Amami Haruhiko, a person who would do anything to fix relationships that involve him. A hardworking and a kind person. Not a pervert, thank god.
Fukamine Riko, Haruhiko's non-blood related sister who loves Haruhiko very much. A good cook, a good "cleaner", undoubtedly these aspects of hers would make her a very good housewife.
Konosaka Kirino, Haruhiko's childhood friend and a character I kinda hated, even thought a character like her was needed for this type of anime. The type of girl who wants everything the way she wants it to be. I swear she's mental, but thank god her brain was fixed. She gave that 'yandere' aura on her, that would kill the girl that Haruhiko likes because she was a childhood friend, spent more time than that girl Haruhiko likes, and won't give up on Haruhiko. Did I mention she likes Haruhiko?
I didn't mention the best character I think was out there, which was Edo Masaki. A side character and is Haruhiko's 'best' friend and would help him out anytime Haruhiko is in some kind of knot with either Riko, Kirino or both. The most helpful character in this series, no doubt.
Enjoyment: 9/10
I enjoyed this mainly because of the story because it hit me in the feels. Kept me on my toes to watch until the end and it didn't disappoint me. Would I re-watch this? Maybe.
Overall: 8/10
If you're looking for an anime that is related to Shuffle!, then this anime might be for you. Not as long, but I would say it has similar stories, just different characters.