Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni: Operation Sanctuary
Synopsis
Naoki Kuzumi, a junior in high school, had lost his parents in an accident five years ago, and is living with his aunt, uncle, and cousin Matsuri. He always thought his life was ordinary, besides the fact that he can't remember what happened in his youth. One sunny day as he is taking a nap on a bench, a redheaded girl -- Mikoto -- literally falls on him from the sky. For some reason, she thinks he's her younger brother. Naoki's time period is a temporal shelter for those in the future, when many are suffering from an incurable disease. When she heard her younger brother Yuusuke had been taken to Naoki's time, Mikoto herself had gone back in time. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The anime is considered a mediocre adaptation with a generic plot and bland characters. While some viewers find it enjoyable for relaxed viewing due to its short episodes and simple plot, the majority opinion is that it fails to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable characters. The sci-fi twist is poorly executed, leading to overall disappointment.
Strengths
- Enjoyable for relaxed viewing
- Sci-fi twist in the end adds intrigue
- Visually appealing moe art style
Weaknesses
- Bland and lifeless characters
- Overused character archetypes
- Poorly executed sci-fi elements with infodumps
- Underdeveloped storyline