A review by o1eander
Twilight Out of Focus by Jyanome

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This might just be me, but this series is something special. The art is beautiful and alive, and the story was conveyed well and spoke to my emotions fast enough to pull me in (there was no saving me!). Bittersweet and to the point, but it isn't totally tragic. It's rather inspiring for something so ordinary. I'm invested to see where Mao and Hisashi go from here. They all feel genuine (and not just...leaning into the trope, I can't put my finger on how to define that 'line' just yet). Personal bias: I'm looking forward to learning more about the director, Ichikawa. Haha. When I say, 'I kick my feet up and giggle,' this is the most genuine response I can share.

I definitely re-read this since learning about the anime adaptation in summer '24.
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