White Album 2

Satelight Fall 2013
DramaLove PolygonMusicRomance
7.6
Quality Score
0.22 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
118,204
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Haruki Kitahara's light music club is on the verge of disbanding. At this rate, the third year's dream of performing at the school festival would never be realized. However, as his exhausted fingers drift through the chords of "White Album," the first song he would ever play, an angelic voice and mysterious piano begin harmonizing with his lonely guitar. It is a momentous performance that marks the beginning of everything for Haruki. White Album 2 orchestrates Haruki's final semester with complex romance and exhilarating music, as the curtains of the stage he so desired begin to open... [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

White Album 2 is a romance anime that elicits strong emotional responses. While praised for its realistic portrayal of relationships and excellent music, some viewers find the characters flawed and the ending unsatisfactory. The series is a faithful adaptation of the visual novel, but its mature themes and complex characters may not appeal to all audiences.

Strengths

  • Faithful adaptation of the visual novel.
  • Realistic and mature portrayal of love and relationships.
  • Excellent music and voice acting.
  • Well-paced and engaging story.

Weaknesses

  • Some find the characters unlikable or frustrating.
  • The ending is disappointing to some viewers.
  • The animation quality can be inconsistent.
  • Later part of anime fails to live up to the initial promise.
Available on: Crunchyroll, YouTube (availability varies by region)