Review of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

Pros +Fantastic art style +Really well developed story +Well developed characters +Ticks all the boxers for a really good slice of life anime +Good pacing, keep you interesting and wanting more. +The first story i have seen of its kind. Cons -The whole show could have been done in 3 or 4 episodes.-The character Poppo was if am honest just sort of throw in on top of the rest of them, he really didn't serve much of a purpose if i am honest.

My opinion
From episode 1 i was fully immersed in this show because of the fantastic art style and outstanding voice acting. I watched the sub and i feel like all the voice actors played there characters fantastically. I cant say much more about the art style bar that it is 100% beautiful.

The story was very well paced, i know i said it could have been done in like 3 or 4 episodes instead of 11. The only reason i say this, is because if you missed the hook and you didn't really care about the characters and how the show developed them, id understand if you found it boring. The show itself isnt made to be full of action but the story is almost inspiring, and really draws on the viewers emotional attachment to the characters, i mean its really hard not to find yourself caring about this little group of friends. I feel if you look into this group of 5 friends you will find yourself and really be able to relate to them and what there going though. Also just to highlight it, this type of story is unique (maybe just to me) i havnt seen anything like it before but if i am honest i normally steer away from the slice of life drama shows.

Id like to give special mention to the main male character, Yadomi, Jinta without giving to much away, he is relate-able to really all people, he really highlights how weak people can be when faced with the big decisions he is faced with.

So to sum it up, Should you watch this show? before i answer that i will say that i am guy i normally would run a mile from a show that was so based on emotions and drama but once the hook was there i simply had to finish the show. So i would 100% recommend you give this show a try to just relax and get sucked in.

Hope my review was helpful
~ Murphy