Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo: Youkoso Tsugumi Ryou e
Synopsis
One morning, Wataru Hoshino found a sleeping girl—in nothing but her underwear—in his room. When she woke up, she quickly escaped by jumping out of the window, but not without punching Wataru in the face first. This girl, Rinna Sawaki, ends up being a transfer student of Wataru's school, as well as the new roommate of Wataru's dormitory. Wataru lives with four other girls and their school teacher, but due to Temizugawa Heavy Industry's cancellation of their aviation branch—South Sakojima Island's major company—the families involved with the corporation have to be evacuated in one year. As a result of this, the four girls have to leave the island in one year's time. Knowing this, Rinna refuses to become friends with Wataru and the other girls, because of the pain that she might experience as a result of their eventual separation; however, Wataru disagrees with her, and over the course of the year, tries to convince her otherwise. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is largely negative. Many viewers found the plot weak, characters uninspired, and structure disjointed, leading to a forgettable and frustrating experience. While some appreciated the focus on friendship and slice-of-life elements, the prevailing sentiment leans toward disappointment and criticism of the show's execution.
Strengths
- Some found the focus on friendship and slice-of-life aspects enjoyable.
- A few reviewers appreciated the 'warm summery feel' and music.
- One reviewer empathized with the characters and their experiences.
Weaknesses
- Many found the story weak, clichéd, and pointless.
- Characters were described as bland, unoriginal, and unlikeable.
- The anime was criticized for a lack of romance despite harem elements.
- The structure, adapted from a visual novel, was incoherent and confusing.
- The animation was considered dull and simplistic.
- The melodrama was excessive and hard to watch.
- Some voice acting was criticized.