Comments on: 12 Moments of Anime #1: The Memories That Revolve Forever

By: ETERNAL

ETERNAL — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:07:08 +0000

I completely agree with what you said about H&C’s narration. I usually cite it as a perfect example of how to use monologues and internal dialogue without spelling things out for the viewer.

By: ETERNAL

ETERNAL — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:02:08 +0000

Even though I feel like I understand the story now, I’m sure I’ll rewatch it eventually just to experience it during a different life stage. Ayu was basically me back before high school, but this time I empathized with and related to Takemoto more than anyone. Who knows what will happen next time~

By: usagijen

usagijen — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:41:31 +0000

I have a confession to make, I joined the H&C rewatch circle-jerk but stopped 1/4-through because I got… distracted, among other things T_T

H&C gets better after a rewatch, or even after many rewatches, because then you’d be seeing it again from another lens, and… life goes on~ I first watched it while I was still in the ‘denial stage’ of my life, not admitting that I was just as lost as Takemoto. Then in my [failed] rewatch, saw myself in both Takemoto and Ayu… and gawd the tears TT__TT

I have yet to take on the epic task of blogging it episodically, reflections and all, but I do hope that I’ll be able to do it. MUST. In my [hopefully successful] rewatch.

Cheers~! May the H&C circle-jerk live on! :3

By: Jinx

Jinx — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:12:16 +0000

There are three works that have influenced my writing greatly. The first one is Makoto Shinkai’s work, 5cm/second, which delivered a simple and very much realistic stories of two people who gradually grew apart. As a person who moved around the world often, I can relate to this personally. However aside from that, it was this movie that taught me how much background and the atmosphere you derive from that is important in pushing the story forward.

The second would be the manga Honeymoon Salad and Baby Leaf. While I know that not many people agree with me, there’s something about Ninomiya Hikaru’s work that eases you into the story and into the life of three round and complicated characters. It does not play with innocence the way many romance manga does, but instead, it reveal the complicated and frustrating issue that is relationships and life. Although I have to say, that what made me fell in love with this manga is the character interaction which is just fun and interesting.

The third, and oldest, influence would be Honey and Clover. This anime have been a staple “get your act together” anime. The pace is extraordinary. The character interaction is genuine. The stories (for it’s not just one story) are touching. Most people can relate to the characters and the troubles they have, because once upon of time in their life, they have that trouble. One thing that I fall in love with is the calm and gentle narration that guides the audience through a story. I may rave about Kara no Kyoukai and Fate/Stay Night (plus Tsukihime, just to complete the set) and while my blood is dedicated to them, my heart belongs to Honey and Clover.

By: Ryan A

Ryan A — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:46:34 +0000

Stirring, that is a great way to put it. It is indeed troublesome to try and approximate H+C’s existence and meaning, but I feel everyone is satisfied by engaging in that reflection, especially seeing how bloggers take the series in a re-watch; still a great effect.

Truth becomes apparent, even if it is small things we already know, H+C is a good light to experience them under.

By: kluxorious

kluxorious — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:52:05 +0000

Agree with everything that you said. I’m not a fan of shoujo and H&C is the first shoujo I watched and it moved me to tears. One of the best show that always at the top of my mind whenever someone asked me what my top 10 anime is.

By: RP

RP — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:38:19 +0000

I’ve heard so many great things about H&C, I really need to get around to watching it. It’s my big shame for not having done so yet.