Anime review ·
7/ 10
In Kyoto, shy high schooler Naomi Katagaki is suddenly approached by a 26-year-old version of himself from ten years in the future. The future Naomi reveals that he will fall in love with Ruri Ichigyo, but an accident during an upcoming fireworks festival will claim her life. To save the girl he loves, 16-year-old Naomi enters a boundary between reality and virtual memories, undergoing extraordinary trials. 'Even if this world breaks, I want to see you again...'
Story introduction
In Kyoto, shy high schooler Naomi Katagaki is suddenly approached by a 26-year-old version of himself from ten years in the future. The future Naomi reveals that he will fall in love with Ruri Ichigyo, but an accident during an upcoming fireworks festival will claim her life. To save the girl he loves, 16-year-old Naomi enters a boundary between reality and virtual memories, undergoing extraordinary trials. 'Even if this world breaks, I want to see you again...'
Source: Douban
https://movie.douban.com/subject/30401194/
Source: Douban
https://movie.douban.com/subject/30401194/
Pros and cons
Pros
- Imaginative world-building with intricate narrative logic and subtle details
Cons
- CG character animation can feel slightly stiff
- The narrative can be tricky to follow on first watch, which might detract for some viewers