At times we may feel lost, as the world continues to exist around us we just can't seem to figure out how we fit inside it or how to keep up with it. Eventually we just end up going with the flow of it, not caring about our own ambitions or drive. This leads to empty days and melancholic thoughts. It can sometimes be dangerous to continue living as an empty shell.
However it's possible for chance encounters to occur, encounters which help to change our outlook and rekindle that flame inside of us. To run into someone who recognises things inside of you which you were blind to for the majority of your life. Beck tells the story of such encounters and demonstrate how life can change so easily at times. Despite the shaky animation, it successfully portrays the spirit of camaraderie and how this bond can shape the lives of different people. This series was a breath of fresh air to me, it plays like your typical coming of age story yet somehow manages to come of as something different and refreshing. It indeed occupies it's own space within that genre, even if it doesn't do anything groundbreaking or unique. What makes the cast so endearing is how real they seem to be, this makes it very easy to relate to their situation and can potentially create a sense of intimacy between viewers and the main cast.
The main character, Koyuki, is your average teenager at first glace. Underneath his regular demeanour is a skilled musician who's been dying to be recognised. Koyuki is a hard-working and diligent student, as the series progresses we begin to see him step outside of his shell and we witness his talent flourish as a result of being surrounded by the right people at the right time. Koyuki's character helps to reinforce the series' honest and real nature.
There were certainly times where the plot was questionable and scenes which were redundant, viewers may dislike this and may feel tempted to drop the series however these nuisances aren't too severe and don't take away too much from the show. Those who decide to keep watching despite the flaws will find themselves being nicely rewarded. It's a slice of life carrying a heartfelt message and it hopes that the message resonates with you.
