Summer Pockets

It's one of the best anime I've ever watched in my life. I think it should be more famous, but it's not that famous, but it's one of the best anime that's unknown. I think it's definitely a must-watch. I think it's a very good anime that I highly recommend. The main character is already very good but the only flaw is that the series ends there. I think you will like this one too especially if you have watched anime like Charlotte Angel Beats. The same production studio produced this anime.

Summer In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to overlook the simple moments that make it all worthwhile. A brief pause to listen to the rustle of leaves or the sound of distant laughter can bring a sense of peace. It's these small, quiet moments that remind us to appreciate the present.

Jun Maeda is such a genius every anime based on his concepts and stories is a masterpiece when it comes to playing with the viewer's emotions, and I love each of them because I like when films and anime surprise me. They are the only ones that can make you shed a tear, and that very rarely happens. If someone has watched anime by the same author, like Clannad, Air, Kanon, Little Busters, they should perfectly understand the final episodes, especially those that involve going back in time. Personally, I liked the episodes with Kamone and Ao the most they are also the most interesting characters, a bit worse than Clannad and Kanon, but still deeper and more original than 90% of anime.

I have some strongly conflicting feelings about this series. I loved that the three principle characters appeared to be reincarnated from Angel Beats. That was Yuri, Kanade, and Yuri but at a different time of life and varying ages, and reincarnated under new names. Some of the minor characters also made strong appearances. Perhaps that's just wistful thinking on my part. This story is a natural extension to Angel Beats.

The story surrounds the basic theme that women are strange and beautiful things to be loved and nurtured, as they are fundamentally magic to the core. But life happens.

The entire first season is a testimonial towards overcoming adversity while trying to forge the ongoing relationships that turn teens into adults. Heartstrings are pulled with equal parts of sadness and happiness. Do overs are possible only under magical circumstances but that doesn't necessarily make for a better life. Sometimes a do over is good for one but not another, especially if they are intimately associated with family. And therein lies my conflict. It can be truly heartbreaking when these things collide. These conflicts leave room for a second season, of which I am doubtful will happen as the series is based on a game which better suits the storyline. It would be nice though.

It all comes down to the fact that life happens and it isn't at all nice sometimes but the good times are exceptional. I'm sticking with the 8 because the story was so emotional and every character was engaging. It gave every character a chance on at least one magical summer during their existence.

This anime, from the people behind 'Clannad', is set on a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. We are introduced to it, and its inhabitants, as Takahara Hairi arrives on the island one summer to help sort out his late grandmother's possessions. As he walks round the island meets various locals; some of whom he befriends. At first this seems to be a typical slice of life series but it then becomes apparent that some strange things are going on. The twenty six episode series includes a number of separate story arcs.

When I started watching this I knew nothing about it so certain things came as a real surprise; those who know of the 'Clannad' connection and enjoyed that will be less surprised as the events here aren't that dissimilar to the events of that series. Like that series this does get emotional at times. This in helped by solid characters one grows to care about before key events occur. Animation and character designs are impressive. Overall I'd certainly recommend this fans of the genre.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.