Sunday, March 30, 2008

Anime Recommendation: 1. Honey and Clover (Hachikuro)

The story involves 5 main characters:

M-Yūta Takemoto
M-Takumi Mayama
M-Shinobu Morita
F-Hagumi Hanamotou
F-Ayumi Yamada

The story follows these five characters in their love triangles, graduating from college, finding jobs, and learning more about themselves.

Among all the animes i've watched, this is probably one that touches on issues closer to reality. Rather than fantasy romance, it tells of a life and love story viewed from different perspectives. The story itself is not much of a suspense though.

For me, it was probably the heart to heart and inner conversations that the characters exchange that strikes close to home. Some events may even be nostalgic to some viewers.

On a personal note, my attentions throughout the story was focused on Yamada-san. Watching her was like watching a fictional version of myself. During the times that she was down, so was I. And when she began to understand and improve herself, so did I. There were countless times when I felt like she was conveying on my behalf, all those inner thoughts that i could never put into words, that I could never share...but note that I do not have the same love problems that she does. Haha...

In conclusion, there will be at least ONE character there that you will find with a close resemblance, whether in thoughts or looks to you. If you liked the first season, you will most probably be hunting for the second season. And yes, there is one. And it is complete.

H&C episode 19- Yamada & Nomiya (Ferris wheel scene OST)