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The best way I can find to describe this show is Ace Attorney meets Violet Evergarden mixed with some time travel on top of that! Yet even that doesnt completely describe it however as it's a very unique story.

It's well thought out and emotional with a good amount of mystery that leaves you overthinking every tiny detail and word! I guarentee if you try three episodes you'll be hooked (probably even from the first alone)

The artistic choices and style of animation, as well as the music are all stellar and top-notch. The stories in this show are all realistic and draw heavy inspiration from real life events. The entire cast of characters are personable and likeable; even the side characters.

I highly recommend this show. It has such an interesting mystery and concept and executed it very well. Can't wait for season 2.

That freaking cliffhanger at the end was so unexpected! The concept of this donghua is amazing and the execution of it was on par with it. Some episodes seem unrelated at first but every episode builds up to the next, and the nuances of the characters were great. The songs featured in the episodes also really contributed to the overall experience, and kudos to the entire team that worked on this because they did an incredible job.

The final episode was a amazing touch to the season 1.. So waiting for the season 2. Mind blowing show and each stories touch your heart.

UPDATE after S2: This show is competing for GOAT on my list now. S2 takes on more of a single storyline, and it dials up the emotional and thriller aspects up to 11. There's one episode in particular that follows the antagonist's journey from normalcy to demonic vengefulness, which is animated in a really unique style, and with masterful and gut-wrenching storytelling. Now waiting on S3 on this main arc (gave Bridon arc a try, it's not bad but didn't keep my interest as much so it's on pause for me currently).

BTW, IMDB has the episode "Marrying by Contesting" in the wrong order as E1S12 . IIRC it should be episode 2-4 or somewhere about there.

ORIGINAL REVIEW: This show is so well written. It sets up deep sentimental moments based on various relationships between family, friends, and lovers. If you don't cry and laugh through this series, you might not be human. The time travel compliment is definitely an interesting aspect to create the thrills and provide the story infrastructure, but the setup of emotional relationships is the series't rue strength. I never thought I'd be the type to be into sentimental dramatic scenes and payoffs, but this show has changed it for me. Would recommend to anyone.