Twin Spica
Synopsis
When Kamogawa Asumi was just a baby, her mother was grievously injured when a rocket crashed to the ground. Five years later, having been in a coma all the time, Asumi's mother finally dies, and the little girl struggles to come to terms with the death of a mother she barely remembers. In the midst of her turmoil, she meets "Lion-san," a strange figure wearing a lion mask and claiming to be a ghost. Lion-san helps Asumi to bury her mother's ashes, and finally, Asumi reaches her own decision: "When I grow up, I'm going to be a rocket pilot." (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Futatsu no Spica" is viewed as a heartwarming and character-driven anime with a strong emphasis on overcoming tragedy and pursuing dreams. While praised for its character development and emotional depth, it's criticized for losing focus in the middle, its open ending, and mediocre production qualities. Most find it to be a solid, if not exceptional, watch with some calling it a hidden gem.
Strengths
- Strong character development, especially Asumi and her friends
- The story explores themes of overcoming tragedy and pursuing dreams
- Believable depiction of astronaut training
- Meaningful and heartwarming
Weaknesses
- The story loses focus and becomes slow-paced in the middle
- Open-ended ending with unanswered questions
- Generic and uninspired artwork
- Music and sound are not very versatile