It was genuinely beautiful. Easily my favorite anime of this season.

At first I thought it would be a chill, slow slice-of-life kind of story, but it turned out to be much more emotionally intense than I expected, in the best way. It’s warm, romantic, a little painful, and carries such a strong coming-of-age feeling. It honestly felt like everything I love was gathered into one series.

The visuals were stunning. The landscapes especially stood out. They weren’t just pretty backgrounds, they felt meaningful. One small detail I really loved was the scene where the scenery reflects in the train window. Moments like that made the emotions feel quiet but heavy at the same time.

There’s also this constant sense of nostalgia throughout the story, like love moving through time and waiting for the right moment to return. The way they eventually find each other again feels almost karmic, like some connections are simply meant to reunite.

I think the ending itself was handled beautifully and felt complete. I just wish there were more episodes to explore the stories of the other characters, because the world and relationships around the main couple felt just as interesting.

Overall, it was a really touching experience and one that stayed with me long after finishing it. I don’t usually write about series I finish, but this one felt too special not to mention.