"Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" | It's not a story where only one person is to blame—a long-beloved, moving work depicting the regrets, true feelings, and rebirth of six childhood friends

This is the management of Electronic Comic Taizen. This time, we will talk about "Anohana."

■ Synopsis

Six childhood friends drifted apart after their friend Menma died in an accident. Years later, the ghost of Menma appears and asks them to "grant her wish." This is a moving 11-episode story about friends who each carry regret and guilt as they gather together once again.

■ Realistic character emotions

Each of the six characters harbors regret, guilt, jealousy, and romantic feelings. It is not portrayed as if only one person is at fault, and you can empathize with everyone.

■ A story of friendship and growth

The process of the drifted-apart friends clashing with their true feelings and reconnecting is handled with care. Seeing them choose to face each other even while hurting one another is deeply moving.

■ Moving direction

The pacing and the timing of the music are excellent. The moment the ending theme "secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~" plays remains in the memories of many viewers.

■ Easy to watch in 11 episodes
There are no wasted episodes, and the story is well-contained. You can start watching tonight and finish by the next morning. However, the lingering impression lasts a long time.

Please watch until the end without looking at spoilers. The ending is one of the reasons why this work has been loved for so many years.

*This article is reprinted from comichikaku.com
Original article:"Anohana" Work Discussion | It's not a story where only one person is to blame—a moving work depicting the regrets, true feelings, and rebirth of six childhood friends - Electronic Comic Taizen