Review of A Place Further Than The Universe

Sora Yorimo Tooi Basho won't be everyone's cup of tea. It’s not an edge-of-your-seat adventure series rife with peril or action, nor is it even all that climactic in general. Objectively speaking, though, it is the best show I’ve seen so far from the Winter 2018 season. A blend of static imagery, extreme close ups, and even point-of-view perspectives reinforce the curious, adventurous nature of the story. Meanwhile, the mix of inspiring and sentimental music enhance its overall sense of wonder. The character development is what really won me over, though. Each member of the main ensemble noticeably changes over the course of the narrative, asdo many of the supporting characters. That’s worth recognizing for a series spanning only 13 episodes.

Should you choose to embark on this journey to the Antarctic, you may find yourself overcome with a warm, fuzzy feeling and sense of wanderlust. A sensation that lasts for maybe 20 minutes, followed by the sad realization that never, in your own life, will you ever likely experience the same kind of journey or personal growth the characters in this show achieve.