![]() ![]() From Takemoto’s indecisiveness about his own life, Morita’s slacker appeal and almost unfair success, Hagumi’s torn desire between being a success she’s not proud of or a failure she can live with. The most important thing to realize is that just about anyone who watches this show will find a character who they can directly relate to in some way or another. Also, while a character like Takemoto may be more accessible to the male audience, Ayumi may be a better focal point for women. Someone who has never been torn between someone they love and a close friend who loves them will have a hard time relating to a character like Mayama. Depending on a viewer’s past experiences in college or even just life in general, certain characters will become more appealing and easier to relate to than others. Throughout the series, the perspective changes so that we see, hear, think, and occasionally feel what any given character is going through at that time. Honey and Clover, like many other slice-of-life series, falls back on the characters to help carry the series and all five of the main characters do so phenomenally. One aspect that may be universally agreed upon about this series is that the characters definitely make the show. Despite that complaint, the songs themselves were all very good, even the instrumental tracks, and “Waltz” may hands-down be one of the best ending themes of any anime ever. However, not all of the songs fit each scene like a glove and at times it felt like maybe there might even be too many songs they had tried to fit in. Many of the insert selections worked well to heighten and sharpen the on-screen emotions. ![]() Naturally, the audio needs to work hand in hand with the visuals and Honey and Clover has quite a robust soundtrack. Aside from the color palette, the animation goes through various perspective changes so subtly that it can even make the simple shot of a single character interesting. The style may not appeal to everyone, but it best reflects the true nature of the characters and their setting. Staff takes a wholly different approach by using a faded watercolor palette and soft sketched character designs. The bold, hard lined style you see in most anime will not be found here. One of the most noticeable aspects of the series is the animation. Through the eyes of these five students and observe them them growing, affected by the years of challenging experiences through which they have gained many cherished friendships and also come to know the agonies of unrequited love. lives of five fledgling artists and their journey through the exciting and simultaneously terrifying world that we know as college. Honey and Clover is one of those kind of anime.īased on the manga by Chika Umino, Honey and Clover follows the They'll make us laugh, they'll make us cry, and sometimes they'll make us realize something new about ourselves. These are the kind of shows stick with us. Sometimes, the story will seem less like a fanciful escape and more like a reflection upon society or our individual lives. Sometimes, we will find ourselves connecting on a deep emotional level with a character or characters in a show. ![]() For many of us who watch anime, the medium can become something more than simply animated entertainment. ![]()
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