Looking for the Full Moon
Synopsis
Two years ago, Mitsuki Kouyama's friend, Eichi Sakurai, moved to America before she could confess her feelings to him. Though she cannot contact him, they made a promise to fulfill their respective dreams: Mitsuki wants to become a professional singer, and Eichi an astronomer. She hopes that one day her music will reach him across the world with a brilliance like that of the full moon. There is just one catch: Mitsuki suffers from throat cancer, which makes her voice quiet and singing strenuous. Her grandmother, who has a hatred of music, insists that Mitsuki undergo surgery to remove the cancer, but she refuses due to the risk of losing her voice. One day, two shinigami—Meroko Yui and Takuto Kira—appear to tell her that she only has one year left to live. This sudden revelation spurs Mitsuki into action, and she decides that with Meroko and Takuto's help, she will become a professional singer in the time she has left. Full Moon wo Sagashite follows the emotional story of Mitsuki and her shinigami friends as they discover what it means to sing—and ultimately, what it means to live. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Full Moon wo Sagashite is overwhelmingly praised as a heartwarming and emotional anime with well-developed characters and a fantastic soundtrack. While some criticize the filler episodes and deviations from the manga, the majority agrees that the series is a must-watch, especially for those who enjoy shoujo anime. The ending is frequently cited as one of the best in the genre, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.
Strengths
- Incredible story with a mix of comedy and drama.
- Well-developed characters with unique motivations and backstories.
- Astounding music, especially the songs sung by Mitsuki's voice actress.
- Perfect ending that ties up all loose ends and evokes strong emotions.
Weaknesses
- Character design can be inconsistent at times.
- First half of the series contains many filler episodes.
- Some feel that Mitsuki's singing voice does not match her speaking voice.
- Anime deviates quite a bit from the manga.