phoebe71 - 2017-07-04 19:03:50

Accurately portrayed my life throughout middle school throughout many parts of the story. I think this is one of the many reasons I came to love this show as much as I have.

kemmer.ignacio - 2017-07-03 12:26:16

I hated the CG scenes, it’d be better if they used their visual art to make stills instead.
My heart broke and got repaired at the last episode. よかったーーー

spollich - 2017-07-02 00:30:23

As far a lovely little stories about young love go, this is above and beyond at the top in anime, for me.

nconroy - 2017-07-01 02:30:39

“To think someone I loved would love me back…”
(Oh man, yes.)
Ah. Middle school. The uniforms, class trips, and lazy summer days sum it all up. Tsuki ga Kirei was able to capture the whole essence of first love. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or much older, you can definitely relive the experiences through this anime. It sparks the memories of the days love was carefree and (almost) drama free. Looking back on it, the things we found troubling in middle school are now so trivial compared to our problems now now.

A big part of this anime were the wordless connections that sparked the beginning of their relationship. A writer whom ironically uses less words to communicate his feelings was an interesting sight, eventually blossoming into something much more.

The animation was very pretty and gentle on the eyes, pastel colors and smooth art. Although, as usual, a pet peeve of mine is 3d rendered animation which is found many times in this anime. None the less, it did not take away from the story line at all and added much more than took away. Maybe even used for the purpose of focusing on our two main characters..

Overall, I would recommend this anime! It’s light hearted and makes your heart flutter seeing these two youngins fall in love T_T

[10/10 reserved for my all time favorites! But this anime is amazing non-the-less]

klocko.cyril - 2017-07-01 02:06:05

Best Romance anime out there IMO.
The reason I haven’t given it 10/10 is because I have a bias towards animes that make me think, question myself, basically Psychological and Mystery animes. However if I could I would rate it 9.9/10 stars.

wbrekke - 2017-06-30 20:16:46

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more accurate depiction of pre-teen ackwardness, romance and firsr loves in anime… or other media for that matter.

giovanni97 - 2017-05-27 20:27:35

Tsuki Ga Kirei – The Art of Silence

Tsuki Ga Kirei is unique in many ways yet the prevailing factor of the show is its approach to dialogue, or the lack there of (more on that later). The show takes a standard approach of focusing on a school relationship between two awkward students, however it is the way in which the show executes this procedure that makes it a worthwhile anime to watch.

From the very start of the first episode, we are introduced to a beautiful and different visual style to a familiar setting. The art is wonderful, with various backgrounds complimenting the eccentric overall tone however it is the style of the characters that will most likely grab your attention. Each and every person shines with a glimmering white finish, almost like a feint outer shell, making them appear like divine beings in contrast to the backgrounds which don’t share this same feature. This might seem strange at first yet the realisation soon dawns upon the viewer that this design is simply wonderful. It grabs your attention, causing you to focus on the characters and the situations that they face. This evolves into a well developed idea when we find out that these situations are pivotal to the show’s narrative structure, often perfectly complimenting the gestures of the characters, along with the shining white aura that is constantly emitted.

Tsuki Ga Kirei relies on the viewer to piece together how the show’s core concepts work, a theme that is not only fresh but one that separates itself so dramatically apart from the other anime shows out there. And this is the pinnacle of what makes Tsuki Ga Kirei so great, it tackles a familiar concept in an entirely new way, crafting a gripping watch along with the compelling story, a story that heavily relies on it’s characters.

The two main characters, Kotaro and Akane, share an awkward relationship from the start, with neither one of them ever particularly talking to one another face to face, and it is this awkward silence that contributes to the uniqueness of the show, an idea that makes the whole anime seem far more realistic in comparison to others. The interactions between the two will bring feelings of nostalgia to viewers as I’m sure many of us can relate to the awkwardness of relationships during our school life, along with the various struggles that they bring. The difficulty to bring up the courage to let that one vital question loose is apparent in the show but it is the body language shown by the characters that really allow us to fully realise their emotions. The pivotal concept of the show seems to be that silence can often contribute to many more conversations than words, through the use of gestures and emotions. We rarely get to see what a character is thinking as this is portrayed through the actions of the characters. This proves to be a clever structural point to the anime as every turn of an arm, a leg or the head can all suggest empirical emotions that the characters are feeling. However with this feature in place, it comes down to the viewer to interpret how the characters feel in certain situations, venturing for an implicit approach as opposed to the explicit.

And along with these awkward body languages, there remains the ever-lurking silence. It makes you feel uncomfortable but also causes you to develop a further link with the characters. In the time in which no dialogue exists, we are constantly analysing the situations that Kotaro and Akane face, always wondering on how they will react to an event and what they are thinking in that moment. The thoughts of these characters transcend through the screen and into the minds of the viewer. Without realising it, we become just as important to the show as the central characters and that is what crafts the art of silence - the lack of dialogue that allows us to subconsciously explore the character’s emotions.

In conclusion, Tsuki Ga Kirei is a show that handles a widely known procedure in a wonderfully different way and this works to the show’s favour. It is a move that makes Tsuki Ga Kirei stand out from all the rest, bravely showing its strengths on the surface without making the viewer dig for them. Everything from the narrative to the art style is magnificent, showing a true case of perfection where many shows fail to do so.