Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home
Synopsis
Ohana Matsumae has been working at Kissui Inn as a waitress for a while now. However, she realizes that she is starting to lose her desire to sparkle, having grown accustomed to the routines of her job. As this was a desire she had when she first moved to the inn, the realization bothers her. While having Yuina Wakura—Ohana's classmate, friend, and the daughter of rival Fukuya Inn's owner—under her as an apprentice, Ohana stumbles upon some old archives that mention her mother, Satsuki. Ohana does not know much about her mother, but these archives could shed some light on her past. Besides learning more about her mother, it is business as usual at Kissui Inn—though with a couple of challenges to test Ohana and the staff of the inn. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The movie is a welcome addition to the Hanasaku Iroha series, especially for fans of the original anime. It delves into the past of Ohana's mother and provides further character development. Although some feel that its short length prevents it from reaching its full potential, it's generally considered a heartwarming and visually appealing side story.
Strengths
- Expands on the background of Ohana's mother and father.
- Good fan-service that adds to the experience of the show.
- Stunning art and sound as usual, further character development despite being a side story.
- Animation art direction captures the good scenes from Yunosagi.
Weaknesses
- Movie is short and feels more like an OVA.
- Story wasn't a simple continuation from the last episode of the TV series.
- An hour isn't enough time to fit everything in.