Orange
By the title, you already know which anime I am talking about, and it's quite underrated; that's what I found due to my research. This was suggested to me by my niece, and I could not wait to watch it. This anime is short but leaves a big impact on me. I like simple stories, and this anime has that simplicity along with some intense and emotional moments. I could feel the characters' feelings as it touched my heart. I wanted to write a review on it, as it is an amazing anime. I have seen a few reviews on it, but I expect people to admire this anime more, so here I am to make a brief review. The anime is about regretting decisions of the past and hoping to make it right in the parallel universe.
In the trailer it is seen the female lead has many regrets and in the past a letter is sent to the female lead from the future which has 10 years of gap. The music in the trailer is so nostalgic I could feel emotional connection with it. I could already feel that this anime has some sad vibes I really felt that this anime is a master piece that I have missed. Because there aren't many animes that provide this kind of strong feelings.
Creator: Ichigo Takano
Release date: July 2, 2016
Episodes: 13
Plot
A high school student who is 16 years old, and her name is Naho Takamiya. One day, she receives a letter from her future self. In the letter, it is described how she regrets her past mistakes, and her future self gives her warnings to avoid mistakes which she will make involving a new transfer student. The transfer student is Kakeru Naruse; he is a boy who is troubled, and Naho must save him. In the letter, it is mentioned that he will die in the winter of his 17th year. So, the story focuses on Naho and her friends trying to save Kakeru.
Review
The anime is overwhelming; I cried at some points and also felt connected with the story. In this anime, there are so many life lessons you will observe. It is one of the best short animes that I have ever watched. The story touches me on a deeper level, which I cannot explain in words. The anime is about regrets, and I can relate because we all have some regrets in life. Honestly, this reminds me of my past, and I wish I could help my younger self. This anime gives a great message about the bond of friendship, intense emotions, and many more feelings included. Actually, my niece warned me about how sad this anime was, but I didn't believe her; however, right now, I can truly understand. I am drowning in lots of bittersweet feelings. This anime broke my heart and made me heal at the same time. Of course, it has a happy ending, but throughout the story, everything was depressing.
If you're looking for a short anime, then this would be the best choice. It has only 1 season, and it is satisfying; you won't need another season.
