So, You Watched "Cider No Yō Ni Kotoba Ga Wakiagaru" (Like Words Bubbling Up Like Cider)...
And you probably have FEELINGS. Big, fizzy, slightly confused feelings? I get it.
Let's Talk About The *Real* Star...
Okay, okay, Sakura's beautiful. Cherry's headphones are iconic. But can we all agree that the background art deserves an Oscar? Seriously, that vibrant Shibuya? Chef's kiss.
Unpopular opinion: I spent more time gawking at the scenery than following the plot sometimes.
Haiku Highs and Lows
Haiku is cool, right? Introspective, poetic. Definitely feels deep.
But I'm gonna be honest: sometimes I just wanted them to say what they meant. Like, "Hey, I'm sad!" Instead of, you know, five syllables of melancholy.
"Old photograph fades,
Summer heat brings back the past,
Lemonade is sweet."
Poetic? Yes. Slightly vague? Also yes.
The Romance... Was It There?
So, Cherry and Smile. They're cute. Awkward. Very, very young.
But did anyone else feel like the romance was… simmering? Like a lukewarm bath instead of a jacuzzi?
Maybe I'm just cynical, but I needed more spark! More *oomph*!
Grandpa's Quest: Sweet or Slightly Creepy?
Finding the lost record for his late wife? Heartwarming! Adorable! *Almost* brought a tear to my eye.
But following a young girl around Shibuya in search of it? Hmmm… boundary issues?
I'm just saying, maybe ask first, Grandpa. Just a thought.
Smile's Insecurities: Relatable or Annoying?
Okay, Smile hates her teeth. We get it. Body image issues are real. It's a valid struggle.
But covering her mouth *constantly*? It got a little distracting, not gonna lie.
I wanted to yell at the screen, "Girl, own your smile! You're adorable!" But maybe that's just me being overly enthusiastic.
The Ending: Did It Stick the Landing?
Everything wraps up nicely, everyone learns a lesson, and the power of friendship prevails.
But I secretly wanted a plot twist. Maybe the record was a fake! Maybe Cherry was a robot! Anything to spice things up!
Don't get me wrong, it was a sweet ending. Just… predictable.
Final Thoughts (Before You Attack Me)
Look, Cider No Yō Ni Kotoba Ga Wakiagaru is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant anime film. I liked it!
But it's okay to have *opinions*. Even slightly controversial ones.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go look at more pictures of that Shibuya background art. Because seriously, wow.
