Fumetsu no Anata e

(HOOD REVIEW) You know when you always skip a song and then one day it plays and it turns out to be one of the best songs you ever heard. This is that anime. My new number one anime ! This is literally the game of thrones of anime 🥹 BY FAR the most emotional roller coaster i ever seen in any anime type shit, as a grown man why am i tearing up watching this anime . The character development is SO PHENOMENAL. What it lacks in actions it makes up for with the story line ! If you looking for an anime that’s different then the typical action shonen ! This is the one !

Overrated and boring. I never got around to it during its air time, but I did hear about the hype. With the second season coming I thought now is a good time to watch it. It did not live up to even 1/8th of my expectations, I was expecting to be moved emotionally and intrigued. Alas it was as if I tasted a single cold noodle, sad, bland and not filling. Its not even the lack of action I love Mushishi, someone had the audacity to compare the two. At least Four important things separate the them. 1: Character design, even one episode andys are brimming with character in Mushishi, Eternity has no character. 2: Sound design, Mushishi can move you emotionally with the sound alone, Eternity has an underwhelming score 3: Pacing, while both take it slow each episode of Mushishi is like a beautifully well written short story. Narratively quite packed. Eternity is long and drawn out, its exceptionally boring 4: Visual design, Mushishi looks great and maintains its quality for every episode unlike To Your Eternity which wasn't great to begin with. Even my Boyfriend who came in with no expectations was unimpressed. For me I feel offended that anyone would give this anime anything over a 6/10, its got terrible characters who I am expected to care about starting episode 1 with no character development, nothing interesting about them. How it got so popular is beyond me.

To Your Eternity (TYE) is lost, What do I mean? Well TYE is a show about many things; too many things if you ask me. The show can't decide what they want their watchers to feel. Is this show a comedy? Is this show a drama? Is this show a slice of life? Is the show an action Shounen? It can be made into a way that these themes could work together, but TYE doesn't. The shifting setting is annoying. It doesn't give us the time to feel for the characters before they are killed and replaced by a new cast. It's cool to meet new characters, especially in the fantasy setting of TYE. However, after the second time of Fushi picking up his life and moving on, it get's old fast. Fushi never grows. While the mc learns to speak do things, he continues to act a lot like the wolf he first inherited. He fails to protect almost everyone he meets and it's just so frustrating. Imagine that scene from amazing spiderman 2 where peter fails to save gwen. Although, that's unfair to peters character because he at least tried to save her; Fushi never tries. How can one of the most powerful beings be beaten by mere humans? Nothing is explained. Who created Fushi? Who are the knockers? What are their goals? These questions are asked in the series but there is conflicting information about all of it (If it was provided at all).

I wish I could rate the first 10 and last 10 episodes as completely separate entities. The first 10 episodes, especially episode 1 and the Gugu arc completely blew me out of the water with how good they are. Excellent story and characters backed up by good visuals create a mesmerizing experience. However, the 2nd half of the series completely fell flat on it's face to the point that it ruined good characters from the first half, as well as introducing an entire new cast of side characters that I could not force myself to care about. On top of that it feels rushed, with many fight scenes ending in a single moment with none of the flair that the first half had. So much of the second half is devoted to lazy character development for the side characters through flashbacks that aggressively ruin whatever pacing the show would've otherwise had. Final Rating Episodes 1-10 9/10 Episodes 11-20 2/10

[Spoiler-free summary]: Fumetsu no Anata e possesses a captivating and unique premise, but falls short in certain areas. The anime follows an immortal entity, Fushi, who attempts to learn about what it means to be human through various experiences. It explores themes of love, loss and the complexities of human emotion. However, it's world-building is weak and incomplete. It doesn’t answer questions about Fushi’s existence and the Nokkers’ motivations. The anime lacks a cohesive narrative, resulted from its inconsistency in direction and pacing. Ultimately, while Fumetsu no Anata e offers emotional depth, it may not be for those desiring a more well-rounded story. [Full review; SPOILER ALERT]: Fumetsu no Anata e, or To Your Eternity, is well-known for being attention-grabbing right from the very first episode. In the opening episode we meet a mystical entity capable of taking on various forms. However, as the series unfolds, it gradually starts to feel like it had ventured one direction only to veer off into an entirely different one. The initial setup creates expectations for a heartfelt journey of growth and discovery, yet many of these threads dissipate as the series progresses. Let’s start with its strengths. Fumetsu no Anata e excels in its exploration of deep emotional themes. The immortal entity, also known as Fushi, encounters a myriad of other characters over the course of his journey. The tapestry of relationships that Fushi forms in his interactions with others in the story serves to highlight the transient nature of life. We are drawn into the characters’ journeys, and Fushi learns from these experiences. The way Fushi absorbs lessons from those he meets also adds layers to his character. The storytelling excels in its ability to evoke deep emotions, bringing tears to my eyes on more than one occasion. Each character that Fushi encounters offers a glimpse into the complexities of human emotion — joy, despair, love, anger, sacrifice, etc. The anime’s ability to evoke an emotional reaction is undoubtedly its strongest asset. The animation in Fumetsu no Anata e is nothing ground breaking, but the animation quality of certain action sequences and Fushi’s transformation is decently fluid. However, the sound design is definitely a stand out for me. Each piece of music is thoughtfully tailored to the scenes it accompanies. The use of haunting melodies and delicate orchestration enhance moments of introspection and sorrow. The sound design definitely adds to the show’s ability to evoke an emotional reaction on a more visceral level. On the flip side, I found the world-building to be a serious letdown. The setting is heavily underdeveloped, with little exploration of the broader context in which the characters exist. Fushi is central to the narrative, but the reasons for his existence remain frustratingly vague. The anime asserts that he exists to fight the Nokkers, but who are they really? What drives their destructive impulses? Why are they able to steal Fushi’s memories, and what’s the point in doing so anyway? The story hints at their menace, yet fails to provide a satisfying explanation for why they seek to annihilate the world or why they haven't already succeeded. Moreover, why must Fushi be made to face these adversaries entirely alone? Additionally, the mechanics behind Fushi’s abilities are also left largely unexplained. The mysterious black figure that Fushi converses with — an entity that only he can see — also further adds to the confusion. The scriptwriting often comes off as slightly lazy as many elements of the anime feel like they were introduced as mere plot devices. They serve little purpose beyond driving the narrative forward and there’s a nagging sense that events are unfolding simply for the sake of it. Characters are introduced with rich backstories and potential, only to be abruptly killed off. I’d held onto hope that perhaps Pioran will be the one exception who stays with Fushi, only to be proven wrong at the very end. While the purpose of this may be to highlight the fleeting nature of life, it also makes it hard to envision Fushi’s growth as genuinely meaningful. Can Fushi’s evolution ever be truly fulfilling when those who have helped him understand what it means to be human are destined to die? Part of life is also about having people who stay by your side, even if not for life, for many, many years. Life is not all just about loss and sorrow. The pattern the anime rinses and repeats raises the question of: Why invest in these characters if they’re not given the chance to evolve alongside Fushi? Are they meant to be individuals with their own journeys, or are they meant to be vehicles that serve a singular purpose — to be a catalyst for Fushi’s growth? As the series progresses, it becomes evident that the story lacks a clear direction. Fushi defeats the Nokkers, but not really, they ‘escape’ and come back again. Rinse and repeat. What is the ultimate purpose of Fushi’s journey, really? One of the most ironic things in the anime also lies in the fact that Fushi as an immortal being, is constantly confronted with the mortality of humans. It begs the question, can an immortal being truly understand the notion of death and inherently, the fragility of human existence? The pacing of the show also fluctuates. Each new character that is introduced has their own arc, which makes the series feels episodic. Some arcs are rushed while others meander. Additionally, the supporting cast’s accepting attitude towards Fushi’s abilities further adds to this disjointedness. In the world of Fumetsu no Anata e, nearly everyone seems to embrace Fushi’s immortality and shapeshifting surprisingly well. Their reactions to Fushi are often glossed over, as if the script is prioritising plot momentum over genuine exploration. Fumetsu no Anata e tantalises with its unique premise and emotional resonance. It delivers a powerful exploration of what it means to live and to feel. But, while the first episode hooked me, the rest of the series ultimately falls short due to its weak world-building and an inconsistent narrative direction. The lack of clarity surrounding Fushi’s existence and the motivations of the Nokkers had me grappling with gnawing questions throughout the series. The side characters, despite their rich potential, often feel like fleeting plot devices. As a result, what could have been a profound meditation on existence becomes a journey marred by unanswered questions. Overall, Fumetsu no Anata e is an emotionally resonant tale with a lot of untapped potential. It offers moments of beauty and introspection to those who value poignant storytelling. But for those seeking a more well-rounded and cohesive narrative, Fumetsu no Anata e might amount to nothing more than a frustrating experience.

“To Your eternity” is what happens when You think too much about the idea of tabula rasa. One day a mysterious being casts an orb onto earth. In the beginning it takes shapes of a rock and moss. As time goes on a white wolf dies on it. In response the orb takes the wolf’s shape and becomes conscious and from that moment its main purpose is to travel the world, collect experiences and learn more about itself and the world it now inhabits. It meets new people and learns from them about what it means to be human and alive. Because the show swaps characters regularly there are only two that really matter. Those are: Fushi - a mysterious orb that can take many forms. Most of the time it’s in the form of a nameless, white haired boy it met in the first episode. The name “Fushi” was given to it by a young girl that professed herself it’s “mother”. He’s (yeah, I’m gonna call it “him” for convenience and the fact that it's usually is in the form of the boy) a manifestation of a tabula rasa and as such he may be forgiven for acting like a moron. To an extent, after some time watching him do the same mistakes gets pretty old. He’s a pretty good idea with a somewhat solid execution in the beginning but during the last arc of the season I was really getting fed up with his antics. There is a problem that he’s mostly passive for the whole 20 episodes but in this case it’s not as much of a problem as in other shows. The man in black - Fushi’s creator. He said he created him to collect information and gather experiences but if that’s the case he picked a really slow and inefficient way of doing so. For the whole of 20 episodes he’s the narrator that often gives info dumps and… not much more. He’s the worst character of them all. Almost like the writer created him and didn’t really have a plan for him. He acts like he would want to be a mentor for Fushi but in the end he’s just a useless waste of space. He demands Fushi defeat the nokkers (creatures whose goal seems to be destroying Fushi) but does jack shit to help him get stronger apart from giving half assed advice. Shame because I really like the idea of him, but I find his execution abhorrent. My main problem with writing is that this show uses very, VERY cheap tricks to create sympathy for the characters. One of them being illogical situations. It’s obvious especially in episode one. The hero of that story is in a situation that makes no sense and would never happen in any world where people even pretend to be logical. The other arcs aren’t as painfully ridiculous but they do have their flaws in logic. Now listen, I get it, it’s an anime, most anime are full of bullshit but most at least pretend to have a functioning, semi-realistic world. The crap we see in episode one? Yeah.. no effing way. The second is that almost everyone Fushi meets has some tragic or at least pseudo tragic backstory. Shown in the most dramatic way possible. From a boy left on his own in an environment that makes it hard to get food, the girl that is about to get sacrificed for no good reason to a bunch of kids in a place full of criminals. It’s all just so forced. Not all the time. There are moments when this is done organically and when that happens it’s really solid. Unfortunately that’s in the minority. That’s not to say You can’t enjoy it. Even knowing what the show is doing I had fun watching it. Those cheap tricks that I mentioned are executed pretty well. Nothing groundbreaking mind You, but I won’t blame anyone for liking it. The second thing that rubbed me the wrong way are the info dumps given by the narrator about Fushi. Most (but not all mind You) are totally unnecessary because what he’s talking about was shown just a moment ago. “Show don’t tell” is something this show struggles with. I’m not a big fan of treating Your viewers like idiots, so maybe it’s just me, but I still find it annoying. The show doesn’t exactly give a damn about morality. During the last arc despite the fact that the kids that hang out with Fushi are pretty much assholes and the reason why he’s in deep shit the show portrays them as sympathetic and innocent. Hell it even wants me to actually care about them (It failed at that, I had zero fucks to give about them the whole time). I know, I know, a lot of anime do this damn thing where morality is swept aside when it comes to the main cast but it’s still annoying. That said, the show isn’t bad. I’m not confident enough to call it great. I would say it’s enjoyable. The most interesting part is the protagonist himself. Fushi isn’t a perfect character, there are moments when the way he was written is annoying af. Still I will give credit, where credit is due, he is a character that is evolving. Something most anime protagonists don’t have a clue about. He starts as a tabula rasa and with each encounter and challenge he becomes something more. The only real problem with his development that I had is that his first encounters were with people that could be considered good. He wasn’t mentored, even a little by someone with a twisted moral compass or an opportunist (that came later and even she was ultimately a “good” person) or even a kind of assassin or murderer. No. People that made the most impact on his early “life” were all good eggs. To me that was a bit lazy. Fushi didn’t get a proper contrast in his development and up until the final arc that made him rather flat. He witnessed evil but didn’t understand it. I’m not even saying that he had to become evil himself. He could have gotten a mentor that was grey as they can be, someone who would teach him about good, evil, their function and different perspectives early on. But I guess that would make too much sense and kill some of the later events. His creator could work as such but he’s kind of an idiot and an asshole so… All in all the show is enjoyable and if You don’t really care about logic and proper worldbuilding it can even be called good.

That is one of the most overrated Animes I have ever known. It is tragically bad to high extent that makes me regretting that a period of 20 episodes could be spent on an extra sleep distributed 5 episodes a day would be far better than this crap that i have just completed. I have rated this anime 4 while i think it does not even deserve it. Firstly, the characters who are extremely useless and stupid; all these stupid characters have died meaninglessly. They just gave their form of body to that brat Fushi. Indeed, he doesnot deserve to take their bodies because he doesnot use them properly. For Fushi’s body, it is just an empty vessel with no use. For March’s body, he is just picking up fruits. For the wolf, he is just wandering and following the scent of the old lady. For the bear, he uses it to fight blindly and gave it away to the enemy. The most useful body which is Parona’ body, he could not event touch Hayase. These all side characters that are mentioned above do not have a meaningful and useful death. They just die for Fushi who cannot even hurt anyone because it is bad! Who spent 4 years cooking and cleaning up after a drunk old man then in the first fight he was a cry baby that let Gugu die for no reason ( Gugu could contribute more into polishing Fushi’s skills, but unfortunately, he has been chosen to die to save a harmless, useless and pathetic main character). Furthermore, three kids die on the island just because his stupid decision to come back to an island full of criminals to save their lives. Hayase is that bitch who comes up again in the last five episodes to have an intercourse with a dumb immortal. He has chosen to spare her life in more than one instant just because he does not want to kill somebody while she had killed two other characters and is aiming to kill more. MF let her on a boat telling her “i hate you” so pathetic. The time skips in that anime are so bad; they basically should cover the development and training of the character, but here it is a different story. Within a time skip of 4 years gugu was the only one working out and training to die in the first battle ( that is so hilarious) while Fushi ( humanity protector) was cooking, gossiping and sewing all the time. Fuck!! The story has a good start that could draw an attraction to that anime. However, it rapidly then starts to be boring, confusing, genre-jumping and stupid. Why i should have to watch a boy that cannot even learn anything, toughen his heart, polish his skills and at least use his brain even once!!! Finally, the Nokkers (Enemy); who are they? Who is controlling them? How they are coming after him? How they are moving? Even what is the goal of taking his forms? Wtf were they doing during the time skip of 4 years? What about that black floating man!!! He is more stupid than Fushi himself . Rather than teaching his creature to act strong and tough, he left him more useless than a baby. I really regret that i had watched this anime and i donot recommend anybody to watch it as well. It is overrated.

"To Your Eternity"s first episode is one of, if not THE best first episodes I've seen in any show. While a bit slow, it's captivating and beautifully devastating. This anime is fantastic, it checks all the boxes. There's great plot, cool fighting, death, an enjoyable, interesting mc and plenty of lovable side characters. It knocks it out of the park! 10/10ths! ... at least for the majority. How this anime drops off in the latter half of even the first season is so, so sad. It gets a bit repetitive and relatively predictable. Not bad, just not nearly as good. This show would've gotten a ten if the entirety was as incredible as the first episode, or even first few episodes! Despite this, it's still a very good watch, and deserves all the love and attention. (Overall, the majority of the first season gets a 10, whilst the rest is closer to a 7 or 8; hense why I've decided to settle at a 9.)

I want to like it. I really do. In fact, it was decent until the last 5 episodes. SPOILERS BELOW: I get the idea and I like the mystery and emotions that To Your Eternity wants to evoke. We meet a lot of people in this lifetime. And a part of them stays with us even after they left. Finding meaning in life is a continuous learning process. The story, as told in the eyes of The Beholder (black-hooded guy), is poignant and neutral. It shows us that life is a fragile thing and that's what makes it important. I dig that. I like that. But the last 5 episodes happened. I can't even tell myself to sympathize with Konari and her little gang. As a viewer, I felt like I was being forced to like them. The writer even gave them horrible deaths just so the viewer can at least shed their weeb tears. But no, konari's still a shitty character until the end. The hypocrisy of this show gets more and more obvious and frustrating. or maybe it's just not my preference. I've always hated characters who doesn't want to kill for the most absurd reasons. Like Fushi, come on man, they're already zombies. Just get the freaking core bro. The "I'm gonna save the villain because I'm a good person" trope just gives a bitter taste in my mouth when just a few episodes ago, he blatantly vowed to kill her. I thought I'll be watching an anime on par with dororo but alas, the time has not yet come.

I will preface this review by saying that episode 1 was a masterpiece, easily 100/100 and one of the best episodes of any anime I’ve ever seen. It perfectly introduced the world, the themes and the concept. This paired with a brilliant OST and a heart-breaking story made it basically the perfect episode, so I had extremely high hopes for this series coming off of episode 1. I thought that the drop in quality and enjoyment was pretty much instant. The moment I got into episode 2 I didn’t like the setting or characters as much, but it was still solid and I enjoyed it quite a lot, even if it was no longer an anime of the year contender or even a contender for one of my all-time favourites, as I thought after episode 1. The next sad scene was sad but not nearly as much as the ending of episode 1, and the second arc ended pretty soon after it started and it didn’t overstay it’s welcome. The third arc was originally my least favourite but once it finished it grew on me and I consider it the second best arc now. The pacing was pretty slow and not much was going on but in retrospect it was cosy and devastating when it needed to be. The fourth arc was another drop in enjoyment and quality. The animation got worse, the characters got barely any screentime or development, I didn’t even know their names, so this time around the deaths made me feel nothing. It stuck the landing pretty well at the end of the arc, but overall it was pretty forgettable and I wasn’t invested in it at all except for Fushi’s personal struggles. I might say that one bad arc doesn’t make the rest of the series lower scored, but when that arc is over a third of the entire series then there is a problem. Hayase as a villain was… fine I guess. She wasn’t hugely captivating but I didn’t think she was awful. She was certainly more interesting than the Nokkers, which I grew pretty tired of as the series went on since they were just inevitable and had no personality or anything interesting about them. They were just something that Fushi had to deal with when they came. The characters weren’t a particularly strong point overall. I only really liked and got invested in Fushi and Gugu since we saw their growth from the very start and they are generally likeable. The ways Fushi used his abilities were creative and the early fight scenes were actually very good, such as the first Nokker fight. Fushi never felt too overpowered but he was never completely outmatched by his opponents. With both Gugu and Fushi it is great to see them gradually becoming who they grow to be, and the events that shape them as a person, so I grew attached to them a lot more than the other characters. Finally, the last episode was a good way to end it, even if it felt a little too fast paced overall. If it were made up of 2 episodes it could have been even more emotionally painful, for example if Pioran losing her sense of who she is was explored better. Overall, even though it peaked in its first episode I enjoyed the rest of the series and I will be watching season 2 as it relelases.

What a wild ride this season was, cannot wait for season 2 to air in a year or so. Coming off from the manga I will say that the Studio nailed this season and they even got Hikaru Utada for the Opening, I couldn't even believe it. For Starters if you are annoyed by some facts about this Series I would love to answer them, so I'll provide some common questions below. (SPOILERS BELOW, WATCH THE ANIME FIRST) - There are little hints here and there about the characters in this series, and touches that I don't think people notice, like - The nameless boy has a rope about him because he didn't want to be alone / lose Joaan again. - Fushi put the nameless boy back in his chair. - March actually decays in Parona's Arms, since traveling to Yanome took like a month or two. - Fushi who learned from March first, took after her facial reactions, as seen in the first few episodes. - "Paradise" as the black figure calls it seems like a place similar to heaven, that if you have the will you can turn back and wander the land of the living, like The bear, March and Gugu - Speaking of Gugu, when Gugu experiments on Fushi with the fire, Fushi runs away while Gugu complains, but we find out Gugu got experimented on by "Booze Man" and Gugu runs away also, it's a great character moment and parallel that I don't see people mention. - Gugu not wanting to be himself anymore gets crushed by the log and got his wish, of course not on purpose but it also gave him more than that, like a older brother, grandmother and grandfather, and even a Girlfriend - When Gugu was crushed under the rubble, he was feeling so much pain that Fushi couldn't stop shaking, and moving, and Gugu just was assuring rean that everything was alright. Kinda crazy. - The Knockers continue to learn throughout the series, showing that they have intelligence and can even listen, like the knocker that listened to Hayase once it was in her arm. - The reason the balcony broke when Rean was confessing to Gugu was because Gugu was the biggest threat to the knockers, and he was virtually alone, with no Fushi around, so they took their chance to go after him first. - Hayase from earlier episodes says "Death Brings Freedom" and she still goes by this line in the Jananda Arc. - Fushi is like 12 years old in human years if you're counting his mental age throughout the series, Black Hood says he is about 14 after a couple of months on the island on the final episode. This is why he hesitates and doesn't make the best decisions. He is just a kid at the end of the day, who has lost way more than most people. - Tonori after getting "poisoned" multiple times, once when Fushi gave Tonari's gang the bowl of ramen actually wakes up quicker than anyone else, I see people just sayings it's a cliché type of thing that moves the plot since she's the main girl in this arc, but it's hinted at, Like when she wakes up earlier in Skyfishe's ship and wakes up when Hayase holds her over the burnt corpses. This comes in to play later, her poison resistance. - Fushi is able to feel other people's pain, people he has experienced stimulation with - On the final episode Pioran gets tells the black hood to reincarnate her, and to translate what he says, it's basically, "Before you die I'll take you, imagine yourself to be whatever you want before you go" Okay Well I've already shown my Love for this series. The manga is in my top 5 so I read a lot into the episodes. My love stems from that every Person that Fushi meets on his journey will eventually die, as he is immortal, and every person will give him some sort of lesson, some sort of emotion or meaning. It's very sad in a while that time passes so fast and everyone you see is behind you. Oh and I haven't even talked about how March, The Bear, and Gugu have been following fushi this entire time. The fact that All three of them, once they realize that Fushi isn't in their Paradise, they leave it to follow him. It's beautiful, this whole Season is, and my god I cannot wait for Season 2. 9 / 10 for me, but when Season 2 airs, I hope that I'll be able to give it a 10.

Really great character development and storytelling of multiple characters throughout the season. At first, it's really difficult and dull to watch, but as you progressed through the anime you will surely get attached to one or more characters... (and probably regret it afterwards). It's basically a story about how human lives and interact throughout their life, and also shows different lives of people one could undergo. Some may have a joyous life, regrets, incomplete, wishes wanted to accomplish, addiction to someone to the point of sanity, and genuine affection to another person, and finally the pure love of someone even though the person is slowly withering away. You'll understand the feeling of being immortal, what are it's pros and cons. Being immortal is not all positive, you will suffer not through dying but losing yourself and the ones important to you.

The first 12 episodes were insanely good, an easy 10/10. Unusual idea, quality characters, probably the best episode 1 I’ve ever seen in an anime. Unfortunately, it goes downhill right after that - the Jananda arc is just lazy writing and judging by what I’ve read about manga, it doesn’t get better later on. I’d say it’s not really worth continuing after season 1 - I’ll give it an 8/10 and leave it here with more or less pleasant memories rather than keep watching and get frustrated more and more because the author forgot to actually think where the plot goes before publishing manga

"To Your Eternity" is a poignant and emotionally evocative anime that leaves a lasting impression on its audience. With its profound exploration of humanity, profound character development, and heart-wrenching storytelling, the series stands as a gem in the anime landscape. The animation is beautifully rendered, capturing the essence of the characters' emotions and the breathtaking landscapes they traverse. The attention to detail in depicting the evolution of the immortal entity is a visual marvel, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative. At its core, "To Your Eternity" delves deep into the essence of humanity, examining the complexities of life, death, and the transient nature of existence. Fushi, the immortal protagonist, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, embodying the very essence of what it means to be human. The character development is a standout aspect, with each encounter and relationship profoundly shaping Fushi's growth. The anime's ability to portray a wide array of emotions, from joy to grief, tugs at the heartstrings and resonates with viewers on a personal level. The storytelling exhibits a deliberate and measured pace, which may be challenging for some viewers seeking fast-paced action. However, this allows the narrative to unfold organically, deepening the viewer's emotional investment in the characters and their plight. The show's ability to confront themes of loneliness, identity, and the meaning of connection is both melancholic and deeply cathartic. It leaves audiences contemplating the ephemeral nature of life and the precious moments that define our existence. While "To Your Eternity" is a powerful and moving experience, it may not be suited for those seeking lighthearted escapism. However, for viewers who appreciate thought-provoking storytelling and profound emotional journeys, it remains an essential and memorable watch. In conclusion, "To Your Eternity" is a beautifully crafted anime that ventures into the depths of the human experience. With its stunning animation, compelling character development, and emotional storytelling, it stands as a must-watch for those seeking a heartfelt and introspective viewing experience.

To your eternity is one of the strongest shows I've watched in recent memory. Sporting an incredibly powerful story with one of the most impressive character developments I've seen with our main character, this one was very close to being in my top 10 anime of all time. Yet, it wasn't. Let me explain. To begin with, the animation looks very good, with the art style being pleasing to look at. The soundtrack is also very good here, perfectly helping with the emotionally heavy parts. The opening and the ed are both really good too. But the story is very much the key point to this show. The concept itself is really unique, and it's executed practically perfectly. Seeing the main character change from barely a conscious being to an actual human is very impressive. His voice actor also absolutely nails it. All the voice actors do a very good job here. Also, just as a special mention, this show has easily my favorite first episode of any show. It perfectly encapsulates what the rest of the show will be like. I do think that if anything, at least watch that. Now, all that in mind, the show would be a definite 10. But there's a problem. My review so far has been about the first 12 episodes. But for some reason, to my immense disappointment, the last half of the show brings the quality down a lot. If the first half was a very easy 10, then the last half would be a 7. For one thing, the last 12 episodes is one ark. You would think that that would be a good thing, giving us more time to get attached to these characters, but for some reason, the characters here feel like they get the least amount of time of all the characters. I could not care less about them, which is bad in a lot of ways for this show. Then, the animation also suddenly dips, looking really bad for a few episodes. It was really jarring to suddenly have the characters' expressions looking bad and goofy after getting used to the quality from the first half. All in all, To your eternity is a very sad 9. I REALLY wanted to give it a 10, but I couldn't after the last half. I do think the first 12 episodes are very much worth your while at least. Especially the incredible first episode. It's to be seen if the second season will get back to form for this show, but god do I want it to. The potential to be one of the greats is here, it just didn't quite get there this time.

I’ll say it. I liked To Your Eternity. I really did. For a show I only heard about once and didn’t really know much about, it was refreshing to see a title like this. After watching endless titles about school, slice of life, and half-assed harem school shows I can say that. There aren’t many shows that even come close to To Your Eternity in terms of the themes that are explored and the overall impact the show leaves you with after finishing the first season. Why does To Your Eternity stand out? What makes it so special? Well, for starters, it’s simply amazing because it doesn’t need to explain the inns-and-outs of the world that we’re in. We’re simply presented with Fushi and that’s the end of it. Where he comes from leaves one to ponder but that’s not really what the show is about. You see, other shows sometimes have a bad habit, almost like a bad alcohol addiction that your uncle has, to tell you things you don’t really need to hear or want to hear for that part. In any case, a lot of shows tend to over explain certain things, unnecessary things about a certain system in that world. In most cases, you’ve seen a shitload of similar shows so you don’t even need to hear that explanation. In most cases, those systems conveniently change over time to give advantage to main characters. To Your Eternity clearly defines its bounds and limits and never even once decides to defy them. Even if the situation gets unreasonably harsh for the characters, no matter how tough it gets, the characters only use what they are given. That isn’t to say that the show doesn’t have any asspulls or rushed decisions that characters make, or even entire arcs that feel as rushed as me driving drunk at 3 am to the nearest liquor store to get a refill. Anyways, the story makes sense. We are presented with a character who was put on earth to gather information about things. We know that that character is immortal and can shapeshift into humans and/or objects as long as he follows certain rules that he learns. The characters goal, what we know of at least, is to save the world from mystical creatures that threaten that very world. For the main character to succeed, he has to take help of other people and learn from them, learn how to take help but also learn to give help to those in need. While it does make ‘sense’ or at least things seem so on the surface, there are rather many “unexpected” twists and turns that the story takes. You get used to how the show is structured. There are several arcs, each arc has a prologue and an epilogue. A prologue establishes and shows the new and relevant characters for that particular arc and the epilogue usually ends with Fushi being able to transform into one of those characters. Formulaic? Yeah. I personally liked that Fushi grew as a character and learned how to deal with loss of someone near and dear. The problem I would say lies not within the structure but rather within the contents of each arc. It becomes emotionally manipulative and always tries to artificially inflate its stakes even when it’s not needed. One such example is when Tonari & the Crew decide to return back to the island. It made no sense whatsoever for them to return. The way they returned was very rushed. And what happened afterwards was to be expected. It was a last second decision in the show, but I think that the decision made in the show is reflective of how the production, at least for that arc. I’d go as far as to say that Tonari’s arc was a last second decision because it has the single-most stupid resolution in the whole show. To give you an example of how stupid Tonari’s arc was, we should compare it to Gugu’s arc, and by doing so we will see what clearly sets them apart. While Gugu’s arc may be seen as a cliché, the resolution of that arc is a lesson learned by Fushi. Fushi learns something valuable – do not lose your guard, ever. To elaborate this further, Fushi grows accustom to the human world and how people live. He becomes human in other words. He learns how to talk, but talking isn’t the only thing that makes us human. So he learns a lot more and finds other people who can understand him and help him. While spending his time with people that he holds near and dear, he develops almost a brother-like relationship with Gugu. The more time he spends with the people and Gugu, the less he is on his guard – awaiting the mythical creature that could erase his very existence. And in result, he loses Gugu because he wasn’t prepared for the encounter with the mythical creature. He wasn’t on his guard. He lost his guard. He lost Gugu. Valuable lesson learned. Tonari’s arc on the other hand is about Fushi spending more time with people, the only difference being is that the people are now boring and are trying to use Fushi for their own personal gain. The only thing Fushi ever learns from Tonari & the Crew is perhaps how to “fight” and “real friendship”, I’d argue that the only real friendship, at least in the context of this show, was perhaps with Gugu and not with anyone else. Anyways, Tonari’s arc is stupid because of the decisions they make and especially the last second return to the island. Perhaps, they wanted to help but it would be better if it wasn’t pulled out of the director’s ass on a whim like that. Maybe it would have helped had they shown the characters at least discuss this matter before leaving the ship and returning. Anyways, what I wanted to say is that everything that Fushi “learned” from Tonari & the Crew he had already learned from Gugu. And yeah, I get it, they wanted to show the main villainess and also reveal that Parona died but I feel that it could have been done so much better. Half the tension is lost because you can’t focus while Tonari and retard gang are on-screen. And even when they aren’t, you are baffled by how stupid this whole prisoner’s island thing is. And when the reveal of Parona happens you couldn’t care less because it’s just too much. And to make matters worse, they make it like a double reveal in the same episode. We get to see the villainess and we get to see Parona. I’d like to apologize for this rant-styled review but I am incredibly drunk and it’s already 3 AM and here I am writing about this. Well, anyways. I would go as far as to say that you could pretty much remove the whole Tonari arc and cut it to episode 19-20 directly and the show would instantly become better. I’d say that it would be the definitive DenseMC Cut Edition. The reason I say this is because Tonari’s arc is very tedious, slow and boring to watch. It is also the longest out of the bunch, and combined with the incredibly stupid introduction to the arc and even dumber characters and its snail pace, you get an absolute disaster. It felt like they ran out of money and had to make do with whatever they had left and ended up with this. But to be completely honest with you, Tonari’s arc isn’t really what caused the Titanic to sink, there were evident problems with the show from very early on. The show thinks it’s clever and the first time it happens, you are a little bit shocked and taken aback but it is something that happens throughout the show. If you ever decide to watch the opening to this show, know that you have spoiled the whole show for yourself. In case you still don’t get the hint, I am talking about the phenomenon of “Sudden Death” in this show. Yes, I just made that term up and yes characters die left and right. Whenever the show feels it’s convenient or if the show ever gets slightly so boring – someone just dies. While sure, it may seem logically coherent in each story that those characters die and it also happens to be the only way Fushi is able to progress and become a better information gatherer, it’s an incredibly boring concept that loses its novelty after seeing it once or twice. What doesn’t help this fact is that some of the characters we only get to know for 2 something episodes before they “tragically” die. And somehow, we…

This is my first and last time i will write a review. i will keep it simple, i dont care about anyone's opinion that's why i dont bother with reviews, but boi.. this anime made me cry like a little bitch. It made me feel thing i didn't even knew i can feel. I got goosebumps every god damn episode. It is my favorite anime all time. I felt bound to every moment and every character. This anime made me so happy and in the same time angry with a broken heart. True definition of a rollercoaster of emotions. 10/10 no doubt Masterpiece.

ABSOLUTELY CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! CLOSE YOUR EYES! LOOK AWAY! So what to say? : Aa yes looking forward to Fall 2022! ____________________________________________________ Good to see that at least Pioran died peacefully and just out of her will and hey hopefully will see her again I mean yeah that's sure as they said but I hope she will have some kinds of memories of her past life as of Fushi, I hope "black thing" tells him about her... Anyways I shed a few tears down there which is rare for me and just say I love the things that can make feel different emotions, that being the reason why I came to watch anime in the first place... Started with a sad episode, that will be remembered by the community, had a lot of deaths of which the characters will be remembered, Pioran was there for the longest time and died at season 1's end so she'll be like the most remembered except for Gugu who was our one bro who did everything he could till the end... No reason why they didn't kill Tonari, probably cuz the audience just felt sympathy to her and nothing more or it was just an excuse to let Hayase slip by and live... And I thought the owl would be by with Fushi for a while and they'd let us see it killed too but look they didn't do it ofc rather say they didn't show it much afterwards... Probably expecting a new approach to Season 2 now that Fushi's not some this or that 14 year old and a crazy chad lad as it seems lol Gonna be interesting seeing that Fushi react to stuff and if the Nokkers finally have gained a respectable amount of intelligence...

Story I heard To your eternity had a unique story. It was definitely not unique in the slightest sense of the word. We follow the experiences of Fushi as it learns about emotions, friendship, and what it ultimately means to be a human. There are several arcs throughout the story. After the end of the first one, you notice the general formula and get an idea of each character's fate. The arcs are not equal in their excitement factor. I found the Gugu one to be the best one by a large margin. Pacing could be a problem as well as some episodes had little of note happening on screen. Art Nothing bad to say here. Fluid art and animation. Sound Opening song is great. Not much else of note really. Character I do not find the main character to be very interesting and i think that is the point of the series. It is supposed to be an audience surrogate trying to make sense of the world around it. The supporting cast throughout the series is hit or miss. I liked Gugu as a character the most. Plenty of expendable one note characters in this series. Enjoyment I heard how sad and moving this series was. I did not feel very emotional throughout most of the series. The tradegies that befall some characters are not suprising after the first arc and the shoe does not usually do not spend enough time with supporting cast to develop any sort of attacehment to them. If I can summarize my experience with the show, it would be mild dissapointment. Overall The series follows a formula that is more apparent after the first arc. Characters are not overally memorable, so found myself very indifferent throughout the series. The production values are solid, but I would not find myself recommending this series

(This review does contain some minor spoilers, be aware of it) Fumetsu no Anata e, or "To your Eternity", just ended it's 1st season and let me tell you the honest truth: This anime is something else. I can't express in words how those stories and characters makes me feel, the way that they conect with me is unbelievable. First of all, let's talk about the story, shall we? Story 10/10: One day some misterious being is sent to the Earth and doesn't have any emotions, feelings or sense of self or even identity. This being is basically a shapeshifter that can transform into other things and creatures, but first has to reach some specific moment to this happen. Along the way Fushi, our main character, start to meet new people, making friendships and also new enemies as well and with with all the contact he establishes he learns more about the world around him, how to speak, how to write, how to express what he is feeling, how to understand some situations and how to do things by himself. It's important to note that he is immortal, but this not make him invencible or a kind of badass MC that wins every single fight, he is actually weak and can't do much against stronger opponents that he eventually face. In other words, he's not OP and it's interesting to see him growing up as an individual at the same time that he continues his journey. Some moments of the story you can relate not only with him but to other people as well and the feelings they have are demonstrated in such a meaningful way that it's amazing! Art/Animation 8/10: The animation is very good most of the time. Some moments are not great and has some minor issues, but that's okay. The art design is beautiful and unique, it's kind impressive and memorable the faces of all the characters. Sound 9/10: Awesome. The opening fits perfectly well with the themes and narrative of the anime. The ending is good, but I didn't like as much as the opening. The narrator is made by Kenjiro Tsuda, the extremely talented seiyuu that gived life for characters such as: Overhaul (BnH), Hannes (Shingeki), Nanami (Jujutsu) and many more. He was perfect doing his job here. The characters overall had excellent voices, can't complain about it. Character 10/10: One of the best parts about this anime. All of the characters had their own complex personality and they all feel realistic to me. I could find interesting things about them every scene that they did something worth to analyze. Parona was one of my favorite ones. She is a woman that was trying to live moving foward, despite the bad things that have happened in her life. Another character that is hard to not remember is March, a little girl that had a dream to grow up and be an adult, she just wanted to become a mother and make her family. Gugu, was another one that always made smile and cry. I could go on and on talking about them and it's crazy how the characters are impressive and well written. Easy 10 out of 10. Enjoyment 10/10: First time that I watched this anime I was so involved with the setting and the first scenes that I couldn't wait for the next episodes. Literally, all the episodes were very entertaining, few of them were not so high impactful as other ones but they were very good, too. Overall 10/10: I don't care if other people will agree or not, but this anime is one of the best of this year and truly deserves all the praise it receives. I could say that the experience I had watching was simply wonderful. I laughed, I cried and I felt like I was on that journey with Fushi. Maybe the message is: live your life the way you want doing things you like to do with people you like as your company, because, you know, all of us will die someday. Life just happens and you need to enjoy it! Final thoughts: This is a masterpiece. Extremely well done. Top tier anime. I would recommend it to all my friends. Thanks for reading and you if agree with me, give an upvote. :)