It's very fitting that this show starts airing at the end of winter. I expected a lot, given that this is a story by the author of Violet Evergarden with music by Kensuke Ushio, and I am not disappointed. It looks like Wit Studio brought its A game to this. This was so lovely that it actually brought a tear to my eye. If this keeps up, it's going to be one of my favorites this season.
That was excellent, and this series absolutely has my attention.
The characterizations are already compelling and I really like the designs too, and Hinagiku's rite was breathtakingly beautiful (as was the song). And the whole interaction with Nazuna was wonderful, from start to finish.
The plot looks like it's going to be an intriguing mix of gritty realism and high fantasy, and with all of the mysteries and tragedies and secrets they hinted at, it should be well worth it.
If this keeps up the standard it set with this episode, it should easily be among the best of the season.
Good first episode. You can definitely see Akatsuki's brand of emotional manipulation at work, but just like in VE it works instead of pissing me off.
Looking forward to the rest of the show.
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