After Action [COMPLETED]

[GR] "FUTURE ANIME REVIEW"

This is a string of rants I've written on the page, which led to the future animé review of 'Tamayura'―and beyond.

Written 19 July 2019

Wow. I'm watching 'Tamayura' (season 1), and now I'm both fascinated and lonely. "Fascinated", because everything seems realistic―the conversations between characters in relation to the setting felt realistic to me. (Also, it's endearing to know that despite the never-ending march to progress, they are finding inspiration from the past.) "Lonely", because the people here have a seemingly-neutral attitude towards the place we call home. I just can't help but feel sad that, for them, the past is something they don't want to remember anymore. What with progress erasing all that's left of the city's beautiful heritage, making it a soulless shadow of its former self. Then again, maybe that's just me―I might have a wrong observation towards the people living in my hometown.

If ever I am right, I might leave this place someday in search of a place that'll make me feel truly "at home".

Written 22 July 2019

Before I know it, I am close to finishing the "Tamayura" animé series. What's left of my journey are: 1) episode 8.5 of "Tamayura ~more aggressive~", and 2) the four-part movie "Tamayura ~graduation photo~". (?) And I have come to a lonely realization: that I will soon bid my own goodbye to the story of a Japanese town that has for long welcomed the viewers with the warmest of smiles.

Then again, as with the passage of time, I should move forward, just like how each character moved on, and are making the first steps forward, with their life.

Written 30 July 2019

Good thing I've squared away all my emotions yesterday by crying my heart out over the lovely songs from 'Tamayura'.

However, there's still regret inside my heart. Regret over not having a great childhood experience―and wanting to go back in time to have one.