Crossing Time

EKACHI EPILKA Spring 2018
Slice of Life
6.5
Quality Score
0.66 (Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
20,694
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Every day, all kinds of different people stop at railroad crossings on their way to work or school, resulting in all sorts of different conversations. Friends, enemies, acquaintances, and complete strangers—there's always a new encounter to be had. Fumikiri Jikan documents the discussions that take place at these locations. Whether these are funny or depressing, expected or completely unexpected, they certainly have the potential to be quite interesting. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Fumikiri Jikan is a charming, short anime that offers glimpses into the lives of people waiting at a railroad crossing. While some episodes are well-executed and enjoyable, others fall short due to inconsistent quality and a lack of depth. Overall, it's a lighthearted watch, but individual enjoyment may vary depending on the episode.

Strengths

  • Good use of limited runtime, maximizing content within each episode.
  • Entertaining interactions between characters, creating engaging slice-of-life scenes.
  • Voice acting is well-done, enhancing the dialogue-driven nature of the short.

Weaknesses

  • Inconsistent quality between episodes, with some being boring or uncomfortable.
  • Lack of depth due to the short episode length, preventing exploration beyond the surface.
  • Some potentially creepy or awkward content, like a guy staring at a girl.
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)