Myself; Yourself

Watching this, I never would've imagine where this show was going.

With the warm, heart-wrenching feelings of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day to the dark undertones of Higurashi: When They Cry, I wouldn't know whether to call this a slice-of-life sort of anime, but I know that I wouldn't be surprised if someone were to say that this would be based off true events.

Myself; Yourself provides a classic visual appeal to those who admire classics such as Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, etc. However, it stays consistent with it's realism, bringing out the flaws in each individual character. Furthermore, this anime highlighted everyone in the main cast of the show, not afraid to create those moments where the viewer may sympathize or even empathize a certain character for the struggles, pain, or relief that character goes through.

Yet, after all that, I feel as if this show should get rebooted, just like Clannad: After Story or Fruits Basket 2019. After watching how the show ended, I felt I watched a very meaningful plot in which each character slowly but painfully & whole-heartedly showed each other their true emotions that were hiding under a mask of carefree joy, satisfaction, and a sense of belonging. The fact that there didn't seem to be a "happily ever after" makes me think that the creators behind Myself; Yourself should elaborate more on these characters coming together as if it were a reunion from grade school or college. If that were to happen, I would feel complete satisfaction with this series as a whole!

Until then, I recommend this anime series to those who enjoy not just a wholesome, nostalgic watch but also something to relate to realistically as a brutally honest slice-of-life animation!