I picked up this anime back then when it was still airing. I was intrigued by it’s unique concept and experimental animation style. It was new to me, back then I always watch the flashy and action packed anime's and shows like this was not really my thing. But I thought how about a change of scene? try something new, so I decided to watch it and give it a try. These kinds of original anime are either hit or miss; either they become the next great thing, and other times they are forgotten entirely. I was hoping for the latter. However just a couple episodes in, I decided to drop it. At that time, I was confused about it’s ideas, I just didn’t understand it at all, and it felt directionless to me. Since I was prioritizing more popular shows back then, I thought it was better to drop it if I wasn't enjoying it.

Years later, a lot have changed. Due to growing responsibilities, I no longer really have the luxury of watching anime. However, I make an effort to watch some when I do have the time. Since the limited time, I always make sure that the shows I watch I enjoy it, especially those single season anime's. I didn’t completely forget about Sonny Boy, I always see it in my recommendation. I always wanted to like it, give it a second chance, that maybe I’ll appreciate it more. So that’s what I did.

7 Episodes in, its still the same, despite having a better grasp and understanding. Actually, I noticed more flaws watching this the second time.The characters, they were empty, their actions and motive was not justify, it’s like they just exist. Some scenes were unnecessary , it’s like they just happened, no whys and hows, they just show it. Each episodes felt disconnected to each other. There was no logic and payoff. The show did have some high points, such as in episode 6, but overall, there were more low points than high points. Again I was considering to drop it, I was struggling to watch it, it felt like I’m forcing myself, but I thought since I’m already halfway I should just finish it, maybe it would get better.

As you can see, I rated this anime very high, but so far my review is not reflecting and giving the justice to the score that I gave this anime. It seems like I am criticizing it, and really up until this point I thought it was reasonable. I want this anime to be good, with me continuing it hopefully it is a decision that I won’t regret...

I hadn’t noticed how quickly it flew by—it was over in a flash. You know a show is really good when you completely forget about everything else around you. It pulls you in and makes you lose track of time. That’s exactly how I felt watching episode 8 through the last episodes; I barely noticed the episodes slipping past. The payoff was fantastic. Everything in the story, scenes, soundtrack, was all excellent, even the emotion was running high. Especially the last episode, the whole episode for me solidified it as a great anime, that scene still resonates with me. After watching the last episode, I had an eye opener, it made me realize that I was watching this anime in a different angle, it was not the perspective the show wants us to view it. It was not about them surviving and escaping this weird and crazy dimensions. It was about the characters it self, them experiencing adolescences, it’s about moving forward, making decisions and initiatives, carving out your future despite the grim and predetermined future. All along It was a coming-of-age anime. This realization moved me, especially from someone who can relate to them.

The last episode was the last episode for us, but for the characters it was only the beginning.

finishing the show, I re watched some episodes that hadn’t made much sense to me at first. This time around, things started to make sense, the pieces was fitting in. The episodes may not have gone in the direction I wished for, but at least I now understand why they went that way. Just like in the story, the characters chose a path, not necessarily the best one for them, but a path nonetheless. It highlights the importance of making choices, regardless of whether they lead somewhere perfect. Some of the characters still felt a bit empty or underdeveloped, but I think the show made that sacrifice on purpose. By letting them fade into the background, it was able to focus more on the main cast, justifying them.

It seems like I have yapped a lot, but really I could go on and on about this show. Is this the greatest anime ever? Far from it. But shows like this don’t come a lot, it’s something that from every now and then we can appreciate it. This show is for the people who enjoy this types of show, it does not really appeal for everyone. Yes you can say that it’s not a great show, it’s flawed and inconsistent, but I think in this show sometimes it’s weaknesses are it’s strengths.

Looking back in this review, I never really shed light to the creators, so kudos to the people behind it, they were really passionate about this show, and I thank them for letting me experience it.