A review by marie_thereadingotter
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 13 by Io Sakisaka

emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a cute little ending to the story. All the loose ends got nicely tied up, and I loved learning the name of the stray cat Kou adopted earlier in the series. It was really cute.

This is a nice "happy for now" story, but they are still in high school and things are left on a positive note. 
I found the characters in the series very relatable for various reasons. I related to Kou's grief, I related to Futaba's personality, I related to Shuko's trust issues, I related to Yuri's subtle insecurities, and I related to Aya's care for his friends. 
The characters drove this plot and what I loved the most about this series. The artwork is my second favorite thing. I like how unique it feels and how she draws characters.