The reason that I came to watch Blue Orchestra was because of its theme, which is about orchestral and classical music. Ever since I had the chance to finish watching Your Lie in April, classical music has been a type of music that I have always been aware of. Besides that, coming of age is another element that’s a good accompaniment to the music genre of anime, making it more interesting by depicting the story of youths dealing with their struggles and chasing their dreams. In my perspective, the anime does have some flaws in terms of animation, but the story telling was somehow beyond average, and let’s talk about it later.
The story begins by introducing the protagonist, Aono, who has an in-depth background and has suffered from family issues. Aono, who used to be a pro violinist when he was a child, has not played the violin for a long time due to his broken family. Not just Aono; the other characters from various backgrounds are also facing their own dilemmas. With that, the anime needs to be able to depict the emotion of each scene, and Blue Orchestra has done it quite well, in my opinion. The stability and consistency of delivering what is supposed to be received by the watcher are just fine and it keeps improving throughout the series. From a personal watching experience, the show does have an adequate capacity for the every drama of the show, and most of them are well arranged so that you will not feel as if the show has any missing parts. On the whole of the story, I can't tell it's good or not but honestly, it's bearable for me
Other than that, Blue Orchestra also has its own decent moments that somehow gives me goosebumps. For example, Aono ultimately picked up playing “Canon” with violin at the riverside in episode 2, or during the audition that surprised everyone in episode 12. In all these scenes, the music plays a crucial role in enhancing the watching experience. As the show often displays the characters practicing their performances' pieces, the music has resonated frequently enough to make you remember it. For instance, the “New World Symphony” by Dvorak. Likewise, the OST was relaxing that it fits well with the tone and mood of each scene.
It can’t be denied that the animation has some flaws; the character’s expression was off-model, but it’s slowly getting better, especially after the hiatus. The improvement has further enhanced the overall presentation of the plot. If you have noticed that there are some imaginary scenes being portrayed while a song has been played as if the characters are indulging in the music score. Besides, the background setting is rather attractive, which shows a lot of what a daily neighbourhood and street look like for a high school student in Japan to come across. Many of them are real-life locations in some parts of Japan, and it's just amazing to see a real location appear in anime that hopefully someday you could pay a visit.
Putting the 3D animation aside, Blue Orchestra has been an awesome adaptation. Obstacles, collisions, growth within individuals, and friendship are what make this show good. As someone who used to play musical instruments and has a music background, the characters of the Blue Orchestra are shining in my eyes. I wasn't the one who always put 100% commitment into practices, and the achievement and spirit of the orchestra members are something I envy yet respect. It just reminds us that success will eventually come to fruition if we never give up. Blue Orchestra could be merely a mid-adaptation, however, it was a wonderful memory with the orchestra club.
