Review of A Place Further Than The Universe

This show was utterly charming. The plot is pretty straightforward, "cute girls go to Antarctica", and thus all the story is driven through the characters, and it is here that the show really shines. The main characters are well drawn and engaging with distinct and slightly exaggerated (in a good way) personalities. Each girl is somewhat broken and grows throughout the series in ways that are relatable and believable. The story is told with such passion and I cried at the end of a bunch of episodes. The supporting cast are impressively done too, especially given this is a single cour show and almost allthe focus is on the main girls.

The art is fantastic and remarkably well animated, especially for a show where the visuals aren't really the point, but they add so well to the overall feel. The sound design is stellar, although the music (while excellent) is slightly limited in range.

I know this review is short and slightly incoherent, but if you are reading this then just go and watch it, regardless of your preferred genre it has a lot to offer anyone.

Overall 9.5/10