Fuuka
Synopsis
The story follows the life of Yuu Haruna, who recently moved into Tokyo with his sisters after their father is forced to transfer overseas on work. On his way to buy dinner while looking at his Twitter account, a high school girl suddenly crashes into him. Thinking he was taking upskirt pictures of her, the girl takes Yuu's phone, breaks it, and slaps him before leaving Yuu lying on the ground. As it turns out, this girl—Fuuka Akitsuki—also goes to the school Yuu is transferring to. Unlike most people, Fuuka doesn't own a cellphone; she even listens to music using a CD player. Eventually these two become closer, and decide to form a band with their friends and enter the professional world of music. With Fuuka around, what will now become of Yuu's new life in Tokyo? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment towards Fuuka is mixed, with some viewers finding it to be an enjoyable music anime with appealing visuals and sound. However, many criticize the weak and contrived plot, forced drama, and unlikeable characters, especially the deviations from the manga. The anime's ending is particularly divisive, leaving many feeling disappointed and frustrated.
Strengths
- Catchy and well-executed music, especially the opening theme.
- Vibrant and colorful art style with appealing character designs.
- Enjoyable as a simple, feel-good music anime.
Weaknesses
- Forced and unnatural drama due to contrived character behavior.
- Weak and unlikeable characters with poor development, especially in the love triangle.
- Inconsistent pacing and a story that deviates from the manga, leading to disappointment.
- Unoriginal premise with clichéd romance tropes.