Fuuka

I enjoyed this anime however it definitely needed some improvement. The story is fair having been done multiple times before and containing many clichés. That being said I found the main love interests to be interesting and entertaining however due to the show only receiving 12 episodes a lot was crammed into 24 minute episodes resulting in far less story and character development that could have been done for all the characters had they had 26 episodes like original series Suzuka had received. The art in this anime is up to par with pretty much all 1080p anime today. Where I enjoyed the most out of this show outside of Fuuka was the music. Watching the show made me want to discover the name of the songs and purchase them. To me if you're on the fence I suggest watching a few episodes at least before you decide to skip on the show.

Let’s start off with something completely clear. Wall of text ahead. The anime and the manga follow a completely different trail at some point… is it bad ? Yes and no… let me explain. When you see some anime, you simply get completely frustrated about the ending, because it ends in such an akward way you would have to read the manga to fully enjoy the next step… (something along the lines of Btoom…) But it does follow the manga… leaving you with that weird taste after completing the anime... So at this point, you either have to do yourself a favor and start to think a bit differently or pass your way… I will, due to that, instore a rule… one single rule : Rule #1 - Simply pass your way and save yourself precious lifetime IF... Do it differently : take the anime as a separate material, and completely disconnect it from the manga… It’s really an adaptation. The manga is NOT the script of the anime... Still not sold to admit an anime and a manga could have a different story ending while the start or base material is the same ? Then simply go read the manga… and read rule #1 [Simply pass your way and save yourself precious lifetime IF… Still not sold to admit an anime and a manga could have a different story ending while the start or base material is the same] got the idea of how to make it work right ? Now, about the standard bashing : let’s look at the tags this anime has… Drama, Ecchi, Music, Romance, School… I’ll simply forget about the shounen, as it’s not that important for the story itself. So first off… yes Ecchi… what would be ecchi without it’s dose of fan service and pantyshots ? So again, either you are into ecchi style or not, and if shots of panties and other usual ecchi scenes bother you to this extend, use rule #1. Now let’s make it clear, it’s not integrated to the anime… it’s clearely the same into the manga… Romance and Drama… well sorry to say, but romance and drama stories have been filling our world for thousands of years… and funnily enough they ALL follow the same standards and paterns… so yes, put those 2 together and at some point you will have already seen all stories and developpements, it just all depend of how many have you seen or not… very hard to re-invent the wheel isn’t it ? So yes, this story use the everyday standards about drama and romance… it has been a receipe that worked for as long as humanity has written tales and stories. Oh and do yourself a favor… understand the difference between the meanings of drama and dramatic… drama does not necessarly need to be dramatic… Drama is a genre, while dramatic is a situation... So finally, the saying is, « if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it... »… and it’s true for each genre out there… so either you are ready to admit this fact and you want to see a romance/drama anime, or you are already fed up to have witnessed so many of those and then apply rule #1 Music and School… there, funnily enough I find that this anime is a bit different than the ones usually using those 2 tags together. Let’s be clear it will not make the story any better or worse… just a different flavor… They will not only use the school environement to fullfill their dreams. Just a bit of fresh air… Now that we are done with the tags, and just for that you should know if you give it a chance or not, we can dip into what many discuss the less… the story. Story : 8 Wait what ??? why so high ? Well there are so many things that goes either unnoticed, completely disregarded or completely overlooked into this anime that I personally think it’s a shame to see how many can’t even see it… First off, this is a sequel to Suzuka… and due to that, many still do not bother to watch it and simply completely misunderstand the very first ecchi scene and why it’s there… Fuuka’s parents… their sport background… and a bit of DNA is into Fuuka… so this scene in which she simply jump over the hurdle… and the animation is quite clear, it’s really a perfect movement of a a 110 metres hurdles… and she does it simply.. because it’s somewhat fun to her… it’s not just there because it has to be there to prepare the ecchi scene, it’s the ecchi scene that is there because of that element… what fun would there be if the scene simply had Fuuka jumping over that, and having everyone looking at her pursuing her way without any stumble ??? Then the twitter thing, well for once, refreshing to have the full name and not a freaking generic name that everybody will simply say or think over the anime name anyway… I think there again many overlook the message that the mangaka drop there… maybe it’s time to think a bit ??? I’m an old moron… and I simply utterly disrespect any FaceBook and Twitter things… Just for that matter I can simply fall in love with Fuuka… but still I really like that the Mangaka simply use it as a tool to question the good and bad of those modern communication tools and what they can instigate… The extended use of cellphones... I’m born and grown in a timeframe where we used to give ourselves a meeting point and hour, and simply stick to it and not having to use a phone to find ourselves while still in such a proximity from each other that if you witness real world today’s actions, you simply facepalm to see how many peeps find themselves phoning or texting each other to find out they could really make eye contact… would they have risen their eyes out of that dumb phone screen… I have been grown in a world where you would look at things through your eyes, not through a diminishing rectangle that simply display in a shitty small screen what your eyes could see at a way wider range… and finally that’s probably what goes completely disregarded the most in this story… because many are bound to live like Yuu’s vision of today’s world… Fuuka sees the world way differently many does those days. So sorry, yes story fulfill something way deeper than many want to really admit. About the music writing part… Many seems to completely misunderstand how sometimes music works… some great songs were composed in a very short amount of time… Maybe not in a night, but some in a few days and some in a span of a few weeks at the most, sometimes in a studio while in a pause during an recording of an album, and a song that was unexistant at the start of the work simply makes it through the final album, some composed on a coach or on the patio during a hot summer night or next to a fire place on a cold winter evening… Some of the great songs did not really take that long to be composed… I’ll not do your homeworks here, but let’s just simply drop some titles… Smoke on the water, You really got me, My generation… Oh wait what ??? I know right… they are old songs… What usually takes time is the arrangements and the studio work… and again, there the anime is too short to show that difference, while we witness it on the manga… so yes a basic song like Fuuka does in a night… plausible… because music very often follow exactly that path that many dislike the most about this story… standards and very well known patterns… and the songs that usually have the biggest impact on standards music listeners are not the complex ones... Besides that, yes of course many situations are generic situations, some more unreal than others and it’s not a masterpiece plot, at least for what we are given into the anime… There are so many things that we are just witnessing the embryonic state in the anime and that will make sense or be usefull only later into the manga’s story… so yes there are some frustrating things… Art : 8 Well I really like the chara design, I find them really putting into life what we have into the manga, but honnestly, for an anime that still revolve around music, those are by far not the best animations out there for that matter. Other than that, it’s the standard we are used to see those days. Nothing great, but good enough. Sound :7 Well there it hurts a bit… for an anime that revolves around music and that is inspired from a manga..…

Warning possible Spoilers After finishing Suzuka I was hoping that Fuuka was better and by God was it so much better and after finishing it, it has made me look forward to other music anime's in the future. The story begins when Yuu Haruna is randomly walking through town looking at Twitter when suddenly a random girl called Fuuka bumped into him and suddenly these two along with other people would begin a musical career. Even though there were some elements from Suzuka that were reused like the love triangle between Haruna, Fuuka and Koyuki, but the difference is that these reused elements were done better far better in fact and I really enjoyed the band when they got together, worked together on creating the music and it was just really fun watching these characters grow until Fuuka decided to make a decision that almost cost the anime the score I gave it, but luckily it was fixed in the end which narrowly saved it which for anyone who has read the manga you will probably be disappointed because some things are changed for the 12 episode length. The characters were far better than the characters that were in Suzuka, Fuuka unlike her mother was a very energetic, passionate, determined and incredibly adorable character she stole the show for me, Haruna was actually decent for a male MC though there were a few points where he did some mistakes a lot like Yamato, then there is the other band members Mikasa a homosexual (which is actually refreshing) keyboardist, Sara the Guitarist who could've been another Tsundere, but ended up being almost as adorable as Fuuka and Kazuya the drummer who really liked to whine a lot these characters were done well and had great chemistry, then theres Koyuki who to me is the weakest character of the show, she felt like a new version of Honoka but wasn't done as well which is why I couldn't support the Haruna and Koyuki relationship, but most of the characters were done well. The Romance was actually fun there were a good number of moments between Fuuka and Haruna that you wanted to say "awww" at like some of the moments during the beach episodes and when they were creating the band they just really clicked for me and then Koyuki came in and in some ways ruined it her relationship with Haruna didn't feel right it felt forced so I was glad when they broke up and it focused back on Fuuka and Haruna. Then there's the music aspect it was good, but they reused the same track a good number of times and didn't use new ones until the final episodes so that kinda annoyed me this would've been worse if I didn't like the soundtrack, but luckily it didn't so it didn't bother me that much. So if you're someone who recently came from Suzuka then this will definitely be worth watching or if you're looking for a good Romance/Music anime then you've also come to the right place, but if you had read the manga for this anime then I'd be alert since there are some things that have been changed, honestly to me though I thought it was actually pretty good

Fuuka is a very relaxing and soothing anime with a story that'll keep pulling you emotionally, with music, drama, school and romance as it's genre it managed to combine teenage romance and drama with music. Fuuka is also one of few anime with a female protagonist. The story is about a very talented musician who didn't realize she was until she meet a guy who happened to go to the same high school with her, he persuaded her and she agreed to start singing. The girl being spontaneous, self-centered and caring formed a band by forcing the members even if some of them doesn't know much about the instrument they'll be playing. Well it's just like a simple slice of life, school, and musical anime at first glance but add romance, love triangles, drama, jealously to the picture and it becomes an anime filled with emotional scenes that might even burst you to tears. The art work of fuuka is clearly beautiful, brightly coloured and entertaining, I'm serious the art work is an (8.5/10). But hey don't take my word for it check it out. As you already know by now, this anime is a musical anime combined with romance so it's only natural that the soundtrack would be touching. At every scene good, bad or ugly, the soundtrack was always there to bring out the best in it thereby making the sad scenes sadder and happy scenes appear happier. Well you'll understand this when you watch it. Fuuka took good care of it's characters. If you ask me the character development and the attention given to all of them, no one was left behind. Even if it had some cliche characters it still was fun to watch what would happen next. With that I give it an (8/10) rating. If you ever want to try a romantic anime filled with drama and music, give fuuka a shot you wouldn't regret it. Because I enjoyed it to the point I'm giving it an (8.5/10) rating because like I said earlier the emotional aspect of the anime would keep pulling you to the next scene and you would love it. My overall for this anime would be an (8/10) rating because even if the drama in the anime is great, it's filled with cliche it's like entering a site filled with ads, it also has no remarkable plot twist. Well if you can overlook all these things you would find fuuka to be very interesting too.

Overall, I liked the anime, though the entire thing feels rushed. The visuals are great, the sound track is compelling, and the Japanese voice actors did a great job. Unfortunately, the English voice actors don't feel right for the characters that they are supposed to be playing. Plot points come too quickly, and not enough character development. It seems slightly unnatural and spontaneous. The producers should've opted for a 26 episode format like the prequel "Suzuka" If they had it would feel more like a completed product rather than an attempt. Characters are believable, yet how quickly they decide things or change their mind on topics leaves an unnatural feeling, like there was a jump-cut between scenes.

This is my first review so here goes: This anime is a cliched anime, from beginning to end. A normal antisocial boy meets a cheerful girl and they do something 'amazing' together and fall in love. Granted. However I don't feel this anime deserves so much hate and here is why. (Try bearing with me on this one) The music that it was based around was very good, it was full (enough) of meaning and it was quite catchy. The characters are not bad within themselves. Their design was good, they had a part to do in their roles and it fit the anime. The anime had a direction and it went towards it, many anime just did things for the sake of it without actually having a reason for it. Having said all this, this anime does have it's flaws. For me it can be summed up in one thing. The anime tries too hard to become popular, so it had a lot of great ideas that it hinted at but didn't fully execute. Some of the examples are: The HEDGEHOG band's reunion. Ok so the famous band that everyone in the anime idolized got back together ... and then nothing happened. They never interacted with each other, they never showed any significance in the anime. The 'couples toy tag' thing that started the relationship didn't actually do anything throughout the anime. If they just sent the tag with the letter or something I would be happy with why they included the damn thing. The pianist. This is the only thing I truly disliked about the anime. He is a good character, had a backstory, has a unique identification through the fact he was gay, but nothing else. They didn't do anything with the smarts he had, nothing with the family problems and backstory he has. Nothing. I feel they wanted to keep him for a spin off or ova story line or something. Wasted potential. So that is my opinion and I truly don't believe this is a bad anime by any account. (By the way, I personally rated this anime as an 8 only because it has a rating of 6.9 that i don't believe it deserves. I think it deserves a 7ish that's why I rated 8)

I only began watching this because it was a continuum of Suzuka but was I surprised. The series was engaging from start to finish and had a great cast of characters with their own unique traits. The drama within the series was very interesting and kept me watching till the end. I do feel that in some scenes the romance was a little rushed but it wasn't noticeable enough to ruin the series. The music was where this series shined. Every song in this series was absolutely beautiful and performed excellently which is what most music themed animes lack. Every time a song started I was pumped and excited. This series is what music animes should strive to be giving a good mix of music and story, enough so it makes sense.

The anime started off with a cheesy vibe, the characters were your usual tsunderes and kuuderes, nothing special. The animation didn't really stand out to me and the art was not that special either. The sound had kind of a raw feel to it as if it was taken straight from a sound clip website. I didn't enjoy this anime as I could predict what was going to happen next, and the plot was kind of mediocre and cringy to say the least. The romance was kind of forced, as if they desperately needed a harem genre to the story. Overall, I give this a 5 in terms of all of these points.

As an anime that promised more than what it could give, Fuuka was, to say the least, disappointing. The message that was supposed to be about finding your path and what taking upon the opportunity to follow it ensues was diluted into a melodrama that lacked substance and coherence, where each episode tries to force some developement on both the plot and the characters when there wasn't any to begin with. The only valuable piece of advice from its message that you can take is some insight on how your path can be closer to you than you might think. Other than that, it's got amazing music, no doubts a 10/10 performance and lyrics and the best thing its got going for it., and for the smelly weebs (like me) , uncensored fanservice. TL;DR : Just read the manga and listen to the anime's music as you progress on your reading.

Fuuka: A simple yet highly enjoyable musical romance I originally watched Fuuka primarily for its visuals. The first things that caught my eye were the protagonist's design and the anime's art quality. The characters feature beautiful designs, the backgrounds are vibrant, and the art direction creates a very pleasant atmosphere. That strong first impression is what made me give the show a chance, and ultimately, I didn't regret it. Overall, Fuuka is a romance and music anime that entertains from start to finish. It is far from perfect and relies on several genre clichés, yet it possesses enough personality to keep the viewer engaged. It’s the kind of anime that might not break new ground, but it delivers a lighthearted, fun experience for anyone who enjoys stories about youth, dreams, and relationships. The romance works well for much of the story. The relationship between the main characters evolves naturally for the most part, conveying that comfortable feeling of watching two people get to know each other gradually. There are a few exaggerated moments and predictable situations, but they don't spoil the experience; on the contrary, they fit right into the show's laid-back vibe. It is a simple romance, free of major plot twists, yet it manages to create sweet and moving moments. The characters also play their roles effectively. While they may not undergo incredibly deep development, they are charismatic enough to make the audience root for them. Fuuka herself is full of energy and charm, while the other band members help create a great group dynamic. It’s clear the anime aims to capture the spirit of friendship and dedication found in music-themed stories, and it succeeds admirably. However, the show's greatest highlight is undoubtedly the music. The songs are excellent and convey emotion at just the right moments. The soundtrack is one of the main reasons I still remember this anime today. It’s not just about the songs themselves, but how they are used to develop the narrative and showcase the band's growth. As the characters evolve as musicians, the viewer becomes increasingly invested in their performances and goals. The animation during the concerts also deserves praise. While it may not be a massive production, the performances are well-directed and successfully convey energy. The blend of music, animation, and character expressions makes these moments truly enjoyable to watch. Of course, not everything is perfect. The anime suffers from some pacing issues, particularly in certain episodes that seem to drag on longer than necessary. Furthermore, several plot points follow well-worn school romance tropes, making some scenes predictable. Those looking for a completely unique or highly complex story might end up disappointed. Another point that might divide opinion is that some supporting characters could have used more development. At times, they seem to exist solely to drive the main plot forward, whereas they could have been given more room to grow alongside the band. Even so, I believe the positives outweigh the negatives. Fuuka knows exactly what kind of story it wants to tell and executes it competently. The romance is charming, the characters are likable, the animation is lovely, and the soundtrack significantly elevates the overall experience. Even years later, the music is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of this anime—a testament to just how well that aspect was handled. Ultimately, I consider Fuuka a fun anime that is easy to recommend to fans of music-themed romances. Don't expect a masterpiece or a genre-redefining work; instead, look forward to a simple, engaging story that delivers great moments. It’s one of those shows that might not dazzle with complexity but wins you over through its sincerity and by offering a light, pleasant experience. Rating: 6/10. Recommended, especially for fans of romance, music, and the atmosphere of school bands. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Fuuka: Um romance musical simples, mas muito agradável Assisti a Fuuka na época principalmente por causa do visual. A primeira coisa que me chamou a atenção foi o design da protagonista e a qualidade da arte do anime. Os personagens possuem um traço bonito, os cenários são bem coloridos e a direção de arte consegue criar uma atmosfera muito agradável. Foi justamente essa boa primeira impressão que me fez dar uma chance para a obra, e, no fim das contas, não me arrependi. No geral, Fuuka é um anime de romance e música que consegue entreter do começo ao fim. Ele está longe de ser perfeito e apresenta vários clichês típicos do gênero, mas ainda assim possui personalidade suficiente para manter o interesse do espectador. É aquele tipo de anime que talvez não revolucione nada, porém entrega uma experiência leve e divertida para quem gosta de histórias envolvendo juventude, sonhos e relacionamentos. O romance funciona bem durante boa parte da história. A relação entre os personagens principais evolui de forma natural na maior parte do tempo e consegue transmitir aquela sensação confortável de acompanhar duas pessoas se conhecendo aos poucos. Existem alguns momentos exagerados e certas situações previsíveis, mas isso não chega a estragar a experiência. Pelo contrário, acaba fazendo parte da proposta mais descontraída da obra. É um romance simples, sem grandes reviravoltas, mas que consegue criar momentos fofos e emocionantes. Os personagens também cumprem bem seus papéis. Talvez eles não tenham um desenvolvimento extremamente profundo, mas são carismáticos o suficiente para fazer o público torcer por eles. A própria Fuuka possui bastante energia e carisma, enquanto os demais integrantes da banda ajudam a criar uma boa dinâmica em grupo. É fácil perceber que o anime tenta transmitir aquele espírito de amizade e dedicação presente em histórias sobre música, e isso funciona muito bem. Entretanto, o grande destaque da obra, sem dúvida, é toda a parte musical. As músicas são muito boas e conseguem transmitir emoção nos momentos certos. A trilha sonora é um dos maiores motivos pelos quais ainda lembro desse anime até hoje. Não é apenas pelas canções em si, mas pela forma como elas são utilizadas para desenvolver a narrativa e mostrar o crescimento da banda. Conforme os personagens evoluem como músicos, o espectador também passa a se envolver mais com suas apresentações e seus objetivos. A animação durante os shows também merece elogios. Apesar de não ser uma produção gigantesca, as apresentações possuem boa direção e conseguem passar energia. A combinação entre música, animação e expressão dos personagens torna esses momentos bastante agradáveis de assistir. Obviamente, nem tudo são acertos. O anime possui alguns problemas de ritmo, principalmente em determinados episódios onde parece enrolar um pouco mais do que deveria. Além disso, vários acontecimentos seguem fórmulas bastante conhecidas dos romances escolares, fazendo com que algumas cenas sejam previsíveis. Quem procura uma história completamente diferente ou extremamente complexa talvez acabe se decepcionando. Outro ponto que pode dividir opiniões é que alguns personagens secundários poderiam receber mais desenvolvimento. Em diversos momentos eles parecem existir apenas para mover a história principal, quando poderiam ter recebido um pouco mais de espaço para crescer junto com a banda. Ainda assim, acredito que os pontos positivos superam os negativos. Fuuka sabe exatamente qual tipo de história quer contar e consegue fazer isso de maneira competente. O romance é agradável, os personagens são carismáticos, a animação é bonita e a trilha sonora acaba elevando bastante a qualidade da experiência. Mesmo anos depois de assistir, as músicas continuam sendo a primeira coisa que vem à minha mente quando lembro desse anime, e isso mostra como essa parte …

It starts off with the hardest cliché ever. The "Meet cute" then a love triangle. But then it starts to kind of not become cliché. Then fan service but that's a given with anime most time but it was during the boring parts to keep the watcher enticed. Then when it starts to escalate. One girl clearly had more personality than the other as well which kind of was upsetting and forced for us to like more. So you'll honestly need to watch the whole thing to be honest to fully enjoy it. I didn't really get bored of it just waited to see where it goes. Should've stuck with what happened in the manga i felt like that would've really pushed the show higher up and way interesting. Also the ending with the other girl wasn't TOTATTLY elaborated but i think i understood. Just wish more was brought to light towards the end and needed a lil more. Maybe a sub plot.

I see there is mixed opinions, so I wanted to write my first review so I can tell you all the positives, and the negatives about Fuuka. If you are looking for great characters in this anime, I'd suggest to look for another anime. The characters are pretty generic, dense MC, hot guy character, hot headed character, you know the drill. Akitsuka Fuuka, you might like her, or you could her annoying. Me, however, she isn't all that bad. I think she is one of the only characters that keeps me interested in the show. She is required in the show so the show can be decent, and bring out the best out of the characters. My least favorite is Sara. It's because she gets a little bit of scenes, she had potiental at first when she met Yuu, but later on, turned into a very bland character. If you are looking for Art, I'd say it's a decent pick. It's not outstanding, but it can very look pretty. It's the usual slice of life imagery, the school, the city, etc. But it's done in a great way. If you are looking for an anime with good music, this is it. It's easily the best part of the anime. Catchy songs that will make your head bop. Especially if you are a rock fan. It is definitely replayable. If you are looking for an anime with a great story... well... it's not too bad. I've just seen romance animes that could do this better... like White Album 2. Although it is too sad for me, haha. If you want a better ending than White Album 2, then this is the anime for you. Well I'll the summarize the story of Fuuka without spoiling it, a romance anime that has a love triangle, one is a popular singer and an inspiring singer with her own band. A lot of drama throughout the story, and if you don't like drama, this is ain't it for you, but it isn't emotional personally, so if you hate crying, I believe you should be fine. Not much I can say about the story overall, I think it's ok or decent. Overall, the sound of the anime is the selling point of the anime, and if you love musical anime, you should watch it for that. Overall, a 7.9. I know, very specific, but I feel like that's the perfect score for this anime.

tl;dr: An anime centered around stupid young people and music that has some issues but is mostly solid until an ending that’s awful. Fuuka is an anime based on the manga by Seo Kouji, a mangaka most famously known for Suzuka and Kimi no Iru Machi. Fuuka could actually be thought of as a sequel to Suzuka, in that the titular character Fuuka is the daughter of the titular character Suzuka, but beyond giving more significance to a certain shrine that’s brought up a couple times the connection between the two is only what essentially amount to cameos, of which there are also a few from other Seo works. Thus plot wise that it’s taking place in the same universe as Suzuka and Kimi no Iru Machi isn’t that important. That it’s very close in themes to those is far more important. Just as with his two most recent previous works, Fuuka is a manga heavily centered around exaggerated youthful melodrama featuring somewhat of a harem subtext, just this time with everything centered around music. If you didn’t like his previous works, there is no way you’ll like this. If you did like his previous works, then the answer is a bit more complicated. The start to the anime is pretty weak. The protagonist, Yuu, is to put it frankly pretty cringe worthy. He’s a pushover most of the time when he’s actually supposed to stand firm, but despite that sometimes he comes to random conclusions and acts on them resulting in him interfering with others on completely false premises. The main heroine, Fuuka, also gives a terrible first impression and isn’t likable at all in that she’s overtly hot headed and annoying and not in a good way. Her gimmick of being a high school girl that doesn’t have a cell phone is also really strange for 2017 and clearly only there for the sake of having another avenue for drama. The two of them also really don’t seem to have good chemistry at all. After it gets over the hump of introducing those two, things get a lot better. The rest of the cast is much more solid. The secondary heroine Koyuki is much more likable, seems to have much clearer and easy to empathize with motivations, and has pretty good chemistry. The rest of the main cast is pretty underdeveloped, but they seem pretty likable with interesting backgrounds as well, though I really wish we got to see more of them. Sara especially I would really have loved to see more of as she fits the mold of characters that Seo seems to handle well. The various side characters, especially those in the band HEDGEHOGS, seem to be setting up a pretty solid character web to create a plot off of. Thus, while the absolute beginning is kind of weak, the rest of the first phase leading up to them having a band is pretty solid. After that it gets into what Seo is known best for, ridiculous melodrama. This melodrama is fueled by teenagers making major mistakes because they’re teenagers running entirely on their emotions who don’t entirely even understand said emotions. I understand that it may be grating for some and the lows when this is happening can be quite painful. This is especially true because unlike his previous works, the mistakes made here are on a much larger scale and involve far more people. Still the purpose of lows is to build up to highs. The highs don’t feel like they completely justify how low things get, but they’re enough to make things overall feel solid. There’s some whiplash from things moving around so quickly, but overall I found the development in character arcs and relationship arcs pretty satisfying and I was really interested in where things were going, even if I still wasn’t all that fond of the protagonist or main heroine yet. And that’s when things went terribly wrong. I only learned of it afterwards and I’ve avoided trying to find out the specifics since I haven’t read the manga, but the anime’s ending is different from the manga. And I suspect incredibly different. The last two episodes are downright terrible. Firstly, they’re both forced and inconsistent simultaneously. They basically force character development, wherein it seems like they’re trying to show that even if something bad has happened, that doesn’t reverse the character growth that has occurred, and the characters will be able to move on in a positive manner. So the first problem with that is that none of this development feels earned and seems like a pretty big jump from the direction the character arcs that were going. In certain cases it even feels how their character arcs were progressing. The bigger issue, is that immediately after that it reverses almost everything, which makes it all feels completely pointless. Similarly, plot developments are incredibly forced and similarly reversed. Really, despite everything that happens, only one thing really changes in the end, which I suppose was an important thing, but to be honest it changes in a way that I felt really wasn’t deserved and that frankly I just didn’t like so I consider that a further demerit. Secondly, the pacing is all over the place, wherein while there were issues in the rest of the season, here it’s downright bizarre. It feels like it rushes through a lot of character background and such that should have been delivered much more slowly and in a much more fleshed out manner. It also rushes certain incredibly important events that it probably should have spent more time on, while dragging out other less important events for no real reason. As a result, it’s just not pleasant to watch. Lastly, the epilogue is rushed and wraps up everything without properly giving any context so it really doesn’t feel like it wrapped up anything, and thus the final impression that anime gives is immense dissatisfaction. In terms of art and animation, it’s mostly pretty solid though I feel it didn’t match Seo’s art style as well as previous anime adaptations. As a result I don’t think character designs came across that well. It also felt like the art direction was somewhat inconsistent so at times it flowed weird. The soundtrack in terms of instrumentals wasn’t that memorable. However, the vocal tracks were pretty great, which is incredibly important considering that this is a music centered anime. There were also more than I expected considering that this is only a single cour anime. The visuals on the OP and ED were also solid enough, though I feel that the OP’s visuals were building up to something that simply didn’t happen in the anime, though it may happen in the manga.

Written from the perspective of someone who hasn't read the Manga. I get the impression a lot of the hate on this anime is something to do with the aforementioned manga and changes that were made in the anime. With that said let me get a couple of things off my chest. Introversion isn't something that you 'fix'. As a proud introvert the idea that this kid needed to by an energetic extrovert was kinda insulting. The second is learning to play an instrument involves more than just luck. It takes years and years of work. This element of Fuuka is just dumb and frustrating. Fuuka is a romantic comedy anime with a blindingly obvious story, no surprises and a dull protagonist. Childhood friend? Tick. Energetic girl comes into his life through an accident? Tick. Sisters who (while at least they don't fancy Yuu) mostly wear no clothes? Tick. OK so contrary to what I've said so far I didn't actually hate Fuuka, I enjoyed it. There are two main factors for this: Firstly the music. It's right up my street and I now listen to Climber's High regularly. I also enjoyed how passionate about music Fuuka and the supporting cast was, even if Yuu didn't ever seem to really care about being in the band specifically, it's what drags the plot along, and it does it well. Secondly the supporting cast. Let's make one thing clear, despite also being a shy introvert I really didn't like Yuu, I found him to be either callous, distant or just weak. However, everyone around him and Fuuka are real characters with real personalities and stories of their own. The banter between Kazuya and Makato is particularly good at times. This is excluding Koyuki, who at least in the anime is written as a hopeless, lovesick schoolgirl with absolutely no other character traits. Honestly I felt sorry for the character. Fuuka is worth a shot if you don't have the energy for complex storylines and just want light entertainment with no thought process. Side note: I've googled the Manga's plot and really get the hate if you loved the manga. To be honest I think this anime would have been better if they'd attached an original IP to it.

I usually dont leave reviews, but I feel like something just has to be said about the absolute trainwreck that is the Fuuka anime. Disclaimer: There will be spoilers for both the manga and the anime The characters in Fuuka are bland and boring offering the story very little. The main character Yuu is addicted to Twitter making him shy and antisocial. That is, of course, until he meets female lead Fuuka; an energetic girl who would rather live in the moment than be absorbed in something as meaningless as Twitter (I'm sure a 5-year-old can see where this is going). Fuuka feels as though her life is missing something and upon Yuu's advice decides to take up music. She goes from a girl with no musical experience to a genius singer seemingly overnight and forms a highschool band. My main problem with the story isn't it's cookie-cutter characters, it's the anime original ending. The manga made this out to be something of a tragedy with Fuuka getting killed before her first big concert. This turn of events is what leads to actual character development from the main cast, but rather than follow the script, the anime team decided to keep Fuuka alive and go against what little character development she had by having her leave the band for a solo career. What even was this ending!? There isn't anything wrong with anime original endings, but when they're used to the detriment of the show there is a problem! This had the potential to be an alright show, but with how poorly executed everything was I cannot recommend it.

I decided to watch this animation, because, once, I was on Spotify and a song from this anime came up and, honestly, I really loved it!!! So let’s start this review by talking about the soundtrack. OMG, THE SONGS ARE INSANE, I really think this is my favorite element, the voices, the instruments sounds, the lyrics, every sound detail gave me a levitation experience. If you, don’t want to watch, ok, but please, listen to the soundtrack. About the story, it’s common, nothing new, sometimes, I got bored and skipped some parts, but, ok. It's not perfect, but I managed to enjoy it. The characters, ok. They didn’t captivate me.

Ok, Fuuka is not the best work of art that existis, but Stiller it was the first manga that I got real lya attached, back in 2017. I was an anime only guy before that. Anyway, I love the manga of the series, so I decided to watch the anime after I've read some stuff of the manga, and oh God, what a bad decision. The anime is fun and all until it gets to the end of it. I will not say what happend, but it dramatically changed where the story headed, to a point that is impossible to even go back to what the original go for. But what droves me crazy, is that the end trully made Fuuka a totally different character and it trully infuriates me, especially because I love her as a character. One thing that I also dislike, is that exist a huge song by The Hedgehogs, that is The Town Were The Stars Fell, that is like, the greatest song in all time, BUT, we Never hear They play the song at any point in the anime, they even chose another song of The Hedgehogs to play in the openning. So yeah, go read the manga and listen to the Fuuka album, is waaaaaay more worthy!

Somehow watching this anime reminds me of School Days, in reverse.. While School Days is kinda dreadful until the ending saves it, this one started just okay only to go straight downhill.. Put logic asides(mc suddenly be able to play bass on short notice while before this he cant even play an instruments is already a joke) , its how story plays out that pissed me off the most.. A slight difference between manga and anime is acceptable, but a totally different ending makes this anime loses its essence.. As for the character, Fuuka.. What a sloppy character development.. Sure she just about to know love but come on, did you really need to kill an ENTIRE band that YOU FORCEFULLY CREATE just because of your male mc is dating your favorite idol.. How about at least try to win his affections 1st before deciding "Alright I am out f ya all", or prove it otherwise.. Yes the male MC is also dense, but without you saying the actual word how can he gets it??

This was one of the first anime i've binged in a while, I was really enjoying it till halfway through they started ruining it, it was still enjoyable but wasn't a fan of the 2nd half. The story was fine, I liked the characters for the most part, the art was fine, and enjoyment was very good. Most of the reason I didn't enjoy any of it was because the mc was so stupid, he made the dumbest decisions, and then they didn't stay with the manga which i wanted. Everything else was good though, I think it is a very good anime besides them ruining the story.

Well here's a series that I completely checked out randomly. I believe the prequel to this has aired, but I didn't watch it prior to this because I didn't know about it. Story: This series, Fuuka, introduces us to Yuu, who is most seemingly an ordinary high school student. Due to his parent's job transfer, he had to recently change schools. He spends much of his time on Twitter and is pretty attached to his cell phone. On the way to his new school, a girl named Fuuka runs into him and accuses him of taking an upskirt photo of her. When Yuu finally gets to school, it turns out that she's in his class. Though they eventually patch things up, Fuuka mentions to Yuu that she would like to be a professional singer someday - she uses her CD Walkman frequently and doesn't even own a cell phone. Much of the story up until the point in which Yuu and Fuuka form a band - which isn't really a spoiler - is a bit of a mess. There's plenty of moments that they decide to mix in a lot of silly or fan-servicey moments and it all comes out as feeling really unnecessary. The beginning half felt really forgettable and it takes until the back half to enjoy the story. Another problem with the first half is that it builds upon a lot of coincidental moments, making things fall into our cast of characters' lap way too easily. The road to get there just feels forced and I didn't love it. However, once we get to the back half, the anime became a lot more enjoyable of a watch. Everything from the settings, the characters and the story as whole, lined up a lot nicer - not to just make the series okay, but actually enjoyable! I just wish the road to get there wasn't so messy. (6/10) Characters: For being so short, this anime does boast a fairly large cast - as minor as a bunch of these characters are. Fuuka is our main star of the show. She is a character that seemingly jumps to conclusions a little too hastily, and as the audience, we kind of see how the results of that. However, it's very clear that she has a kind heart. I don't recall it ever being fully explained, but she never owns a cell phone. This seems slightly strange because this anime clearly is in an age where it's common for everyone to have one. She's a huge music nut, especially with a local artist, Koyuki. Our main male character, Yuu comes off as really clumsy in the beginning half of the anime, and suddenly changes to a lot more of a likable character in the back half - which is part of the reason the story gets to be at a more tolerable level. Yuu seems to be the best at interacting with people, even if it seems awkward to us. Outside of the aforementioned front half, he's mostly a likable character. The only problem is that the pairing of him and Fuuka feels forced at times. He's also apparently a quick learner because of his dedication to learn to play a bass in pretty quick fashion. Koyuki is a really popular musical artist, as well as the childhood friend of Yuu. I really enjoyed her character as she always seemed like the most level headed of the bunch. She seems to forget her own fame at times, but she does her best to "have a life" outside of her professional status. Her interactions with Yuu were really nice, in part because the anime didn't try and get silly (for the lack of a better word) with her. I have many feelings about how they go about her character in the back half, but most of them are spoiler related. Sara, Makoto and Kazuya have differing ambitions about their future, but end of joining Fuuka's band by different means. The latter two are definitely more interesting and Makoto was the most level headed of the bunch. They do hint at a few more backstory elements on him more so than the others and I somewhat wish they explored them more. As a band, they meshed together quite nicely. Sara's a bit of a weird one to figure out because they kind of make her the music nerd that Fuuka is, but perhaps that's what's nice about including her in the band. As a whole, the cast is strong... if you take out some of the unnecessary fluff in the beginning half (notice a trend yet?). Many of the characters introduced in the second half are fine additions, but the way the anime goes about introducing everyone feels too convenient. So, while the story writing seems lazy, the characters themselves are good! (8/10) Art: Fuuka is a fine looking anime that doesn't seek push to much visually. The obvious thing to point out is that there's a lot of fan-service moments that feel horribly unnecessary, and this anime would have been much more enjoyable without it. Something I do wish I saw more often during band shots that showed more character movement so, while we enjoy the music we listen to, more shots of the band enjoying what they're doing would have added to the visuals. It's minor, yes, but as someone who spent much of his high school in the school band, enjoyment of the music is one of many reasons people play. (7/10) Sound: You have to give credit where credit is due, Fuuka sounded amazing. The OP, ED and band songs were amazing and it meshed well with this anime. I loved it all. At times, I did have to turn my brain off because of my disinterest in the music-anime genre as a whole, but once we got going, it all was amazing. Something of note is that I unknowingly watched this in its first English runthrough. I later went back to watch a bunch of things in its "uncut" version and they actually made English versions of all the songs, sung by Fuuka's English VO, Jill Harris. This also goes for Koyuki's tunes, sung by her VO, Jeannie Tirado. The problem here is that neither of them are professional singers and it's not a great listen. The OP, Climber's High, isn't "awful" in English, but unfortunately, the original tracks are just better. That being said, when they aren't singing, both Jill Harris (Fuuka) and Jeannie Tirado (Koyuki) were solid. Aaron Dismuke (Yuu), for all the awkwardness the character brings, did a really good job here too. I really have no gripes about the VO cast as a whole. (9/10) Overall Enjoyment: When you get down to it, Fuuka's an enjoyable watch, assuming you can get past the first half. The characters are mostly on the strong side, even if the story writing is a bit painful at times. However, the music makes up for it. I feel like this anime gets hit harder than most because of the beginning half (and the unnecessary fan service associated with it), but ignore it and you'll be fine. (7/10)