September 12, 2004

Full Moon wo Sagashite Episode 1

Full Moon wo Sagashite

"No Matter What, I Want to Sing"

I couldn't help but think about the joy of watching American Idol auditions while watching the first episode of Full Moon wo Sagashite. With the irresistable force of a train wreck, once you start watching one terrible singer after another, it's hard to stop.

Full Moon wo Sagashite is pretty much nothing like that.

At first blush, the show appears to be a lighthearted, happy series about a girl who realizes her dream of becoming a singer, thus fulfilling a promise with her childhood love, and enabling her to live happily ever after. Rapidly, however, it becomes obvious that this is not the case. It is lighthearted and happy, but it isn't going to be easy for our heroine. Because of a tumor in her throat, she's unable to sing loudly (not to mention the pain it causes).

On top of that, she's then visited by angels of death, who tell her that she only has one year left to live. When you look at the bright, sunny animation and art, it's almost amazing how morbidly depressing the underlying story is. Luckily, however, the show lives up to its first appearances, and it looks like there might be room for a happy ending after all. Takuto, a grim reaper in bright blue with cat ears, makes it possible for her to sing in an audition without any handicap, and she's able to wow the judges.

It's silly and fun, and I'm more than a little curious to see what's next.

Rating: B+

Posted by Kei at September 12, 2004 02:14 AM
Comments

Full Moon (w)o Sagashite is definitely one of the best anime series ever, IMHO. However, expect a (mostly) light and fluffy series until it gets to the 30s, and then it takes a very serious and emotional turn.

Posted by: Bremen at September 29, 2004 08:07 PM

One warning: when misuki finally realise that Eichi has been died long ago..... Just becareful that part of the story. Prepare to accept the truth and bring along a lot of tissue. Its very very tragic and heart-breaking
^_^ however all in all this is the best anime I ever watch, hope you enjoy too! (use your heart to feel the story so you will not so sad in some parts of the story)

Posted by: AndanteZ at October 27, 2005 04:15 AM
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