"Fumetsu no Anata e" is a drama series with fantasy elements, following the tale of an immortal being and their process of learning to be human. The series heavily relies on "arcs" where the main character goes meeting a new set of characters to live new experiences with just a few remaining as recurrent. The problem that lies with this series is how inconsistent the arcs are compared to the first episode and how even within an arc, there can be many highs and lows.

The first episode is a massive rush of emotions. This is the episode where we are introduced to the main character, nameless, at this stage of the story. Starting from a simple rock, our MC will transform into a wolf and meet his first human contact, a nameless boy living in a hut on a frozen landscape. This first story delivers so many emotions throughout the telling of the dreams and realizations of our unnamed human. This delivery hits so profoundly that it is impossible not to feel captured in engagement and vulnerable to crying if the viewer is sensitive enough to do so. That was my case. But this story only lasts one episode, for better and worst. I rate this episode as a 10/10.

After the first episode, we are introduced to the first arc, which I prefer to call them, not by their setting but instead by the name of the most crucial character for Fushi. In March's arc, Fushi will take their first step in becoming a human after receiving the care of a small child called March, who will help them learn the realization of themself and the love for others on a basic level. The problem I have with this arc relies on a few aspects of March's character and the setting itself. Despite being active and voice-y about her wishes and dreams, I couldn't connect with March as a character. She felt shallow, and even weirder was the resolution of this arc where I didn't understand March's intentions. I rate this arc as a 06/10.

Connecting this arc with the next is how Pioran and Fushi started to bond with the first, beginning to help him talk and write. The sparkle set by March's presence on Fushi's side is developed more deeply by Pioran. Finally, Pioran takes Fushi to a new location and the beginning of a new arc.

Gugu's arc was by far my favourite of the three adapted this season. In this arc, Fushi becomes even more a human with the teachings and sharing experiences with the person who will be their brother: Gugu. This new character is way more fleshed out than March with a story of his beginning and livings in a city with his brother and later on his own until a catastrophe leads him to meet Fushi. The main trait of Gugu is the persistence of his character under dire circumstances, which the series showcases during his life. The curiosity of being a child and the bonding he feels with Fushi makes their lives the ones of brothers, and on many occasions, Gugu will teach Fushi to be brave. Sadly this arc ended in episode 12. This final episode cashed out all the building the series did on Gugu's character. It was done wonderfully. I rate this arc as a whole with a 7.5/10 and episode 12 as a 09/10.

Another transition episode with the lovely and lively Pioran sadly interrupted by the beginning of the worst arc of this series.

Tonari's arc was a chore, a horrible arc with the shallowest setting of all (all locations are pretty shallow, but this one was the worst) and the most annoying or bland supporting cast this series offered. Tonari is an asshole, to put it quite straightforwardly, and her band of friends is dull. This combination makes any emotional scene with them bland, superficial, and on many occasions having me as a viewer wishing Tonari was already "taking care of" by the plot. In addition, the villain was quite disgusting. This arc brought down the series for me. I rate this arc as a whole with a 5.5/10.

Thankfully, the series had a heavy hitter under the robes. Episode 20 was charming and emotional, and again, as in the first episode and episode 12, it made me cry rivers. This episode honours a beautiful character that was present in all arcs, and I'm talking about Pioran. This episode was a dream, sweet and sad. I rate this episode as 9.5/10.

I already mentioned that the worldbuilding department is shallow and quite random. There is no transparent idea of how this world works, how the cultures are interconnected and how they came to be and operate. The setting is just a canvas in the background for the characters.

Also, the series always aims for a 09/10 in every moment, but the storytelling delivery and characters alter this score constantly. As a result, many moments feel pretty shallow, especially in March and Tonari's arc. The viewer has the feeling of a feeling trying to be conveyed but missing in hitting the necessary notes to resound in the viewer's soul.

The musical department was a hit or miss; only my highest rated three episodes have emotional music supporting the delivery of powerful emotions the rest, as the storytelling delivery is inconsistent, makes on many occasions feel the music out of place. Voice acting work was standard, aside from a special seiyuu. Tsuda Kenjirou shines in this role, but more on the off-screen side than the on-screen one. Hard to explain why. I loved him as a recap voice and narrator con crucial moments, commenting on what was happening or Fushi's feelings in an organic way.

Rating this series is complicated due to the inconsistency, but I wanted to comment on every arc and my rate for them. I think a fair rating is 7.5/10, noting the high inconsistency issues this series suffered.

Thank you for reading! ^^