prollyaweeb
4 years ago·Nov 21, 2021
85
/ 100
4 years ago·Nov 21, 2021
Warning: There are potential Spoilers in each of my reviews. This anime also features highly emotional moments that may trigger some users. Please read or watch with caution.
Number of Episodes: 13 (Finished)
Aired: Aired: Apr 5, 2021 to Jun 28, 2021
Studio: Project No.9
Genre: Genres: Drama, Romance
Opening Song(s):
• Omoide Shiritori by DIALOGUE+ (Ep. 2-12)
Ending Song(s):
• Omoide Shiritori by DIALOGUE+ (Ep. 1)
• Plastic Smile by Kaori Ishihara (Ep. 2-12)
Finally. An anime that touches on the importance of human connection. Our innate need for parental affection and the understanding we so desperately desire and require for mental and emotional stability is perfectly displayed through the relationship between Yoshida and Sayu. A true display that blood is not always thicker than water, and that we choose our family based on the experiences we have.
This anime could have gone terribly wrong, but it managed to pull off a taboo subject. Touching on real life obstacles and misfortunes that happen every day, Higehiro has easily become one of my favorites due to the real-life application that cause so many people grief and misunderstanding. It also touches on unreciprocated feelings and the confusion of a young girl who is desperate for attention to heal from the trauma of her past, something that happens every day.
I truly feel for Sayu having seen young girls find themselves lost in a world that is manipulative, greedy, and cruel. Sometimes, family isn’t the answer and sometimes they are not there when we need them most. And, sometimes, the paths we take are skewed and forced to wind in ways younger people don’t yet understand. As we try our best to find ourselves, the world may take advantage of that confusion in a very critical point in our lives. Yoshida’s connection with Sayu is wholesome and deserves recognition in its purity and passion. I am truly warmed by the experience I’ve had watching this anime and wish that girls like Sayu had such people to rely on as Sayu had in Higehiro.
I found it to be a very engaging anime, something that seems hard to do on slower paces, emotional anime. The plot did take a bit to kick off more, but I'd expect that as the trust between Sayo and Yoshida developed further. I actually found this to be a nice and subtle touch within the anime.
The visuals are clean, and some of the camera angles really hit on the emotional states of the characters, backed up seamlessly with a decent soundtrack. I would put this anime on a recommended list for those looking for emotional, coming of age anime. I have very few, if any, complaints from this anime.
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