Prism Rondo

In my case, I enjoy watching anime and I always have a good time watching them but that's all. It doesn't remain in my head or heart for a long time. I just watch and enjoy. That's it. But with this, I enjoyed it thoroughly and it got engraved in my heart and I came here to write review. It was a fresh start with the visual of London. I was scared about these two main characters not ending up together because they didn't seem to talk their feelings out. Like an adult, they had mutual understanding. They never confessed and said the words like "I like you or I love you", yet they seemed so good. That was the best part. Also, near the end episodes, the screen turned black and white all of a sudden and I got that depressive state vibe. But that was author's way of saying, Lili had colorless life when Kit wasn't around. I understood it at the end when Lili says this while confessing, "without you, the world seemed faded. A hazy world without color or light." Then the shift towards the end, when Shin takes a step and initiates for both of them to pursue what they love. The idea and thought were brilliant. I'm happy Shin made it easier for Lili to take that step. Then the screen turned colorful again. I loved that shift so much, the fact that they both chose what they love warmed my heart. It would have been hard for me to watch if they had just settled down with that restless feeling. The ending was so beautiful. Thank God. It wasn't another heartbreaking anime. This anime will live on my mind for forever.

Prism Love is the embodiment of wasted potential. It’s a romance anime that leaves you honestly rooting against the female lead because he’s precious and she is ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. She quite frankly is verbally abusive to him when all he does is try to do right by her and the worst part is she doesn’t learn and continues to repeat the same mistakes (she says she knows were wrong) in some pitiful attempt to draw out the plot. The story would have been great if they had one miscommunication only and cut out all the extra time skips. You can express the importance and value of following your dreams and doing your duty without all the unnecessary drama. If it seems too much, it is. The other biggest issue is questions aren’t answered. If you are going to drag out the story for 10 more episodes then you better give me answers to all the side stories I’ve been watching let alone the major characters. The result of not doing this is a drawn out plot whereby your entire story is watered down to just ‘will they kiss’. In short: The Pros: 1. Visually beautifully, great art style, setting and sound. 2. The story is solid, art students meet and fall in love but there are a few social barriers that must be overcome. 3. The male lead is absolutely adorable and the side characters are all likable too 4. Good thematic and morals of the story Cons: 1. Bad pacing. It could be 10 episodes less and would actually do more for the plot. 2. He can do better. 3. Morals get tiring when you repeat it constantly. It aims for telling over showing. 4. Most side characters get no sort of real growth and their issues are constantly overlooked and skipped over. Even in the end scenes we never address the potential side romances or why Sakura was mute. 5. The female lead. Rude, selfish and lacks any sort of awareness or concern for Kit’s feelings and life. Like he expresses he is struggling with accepting his duty and she never once talks with him about it, she always brings the subject back to how she feels. ALWAYS. The side characters all talk about how kind and caring she is… so why don’t we get to see that???? 6. Poor consistency. For example Kit’s diplomatic career is made such a big deal and then completely unexplained and skipped over at the end. Did he quit? Where’s the scene of his return and how his brother is doing? 7. Unrealistic changes. The ex and female lead suddenly become friends and again they skip over the very big detail of essentially attempted murder All in all he’s worth watching it for but every time she comes on screen you will be annoyed. Which sadly is constantly. If she was just nice this would be a decent watch with a shorter time frame.

Love Through a Prism is the kind of show that sneaks up on you. You start watching thinking you know what you're in for: pretty animation, a soft romance, something easy and then somewhere along the way it just gets you (and the story is not as lighthearted as you might think!). At its core, this is a story about what it actually means to chase your passion something. Not the idealized version of passion you paint in your head, but what it looks like when it collides with reality. With deadlines, with doubt, with other people's expectations, with your own limitations. Every character is wrestling with that question in their own way, and none of them have an easy answer. Their strengths and weaknesses feel genuine, and even the side characters leave an impression. And then there's Lili and Kit. I quite literally cheered, cried and got frustrated at them. I paused the episode, put my phone down, stared at the ceiling, and came back for them. The way they constantly talk around each other, but somehow interpret and say everything just slightly wrong, it is maddening in the most achingly human way. You want to grab them both by the shoulders. But what can I say? It's young love lol. Their conflicts curdles all the way to the very end, and there were moments I genuinely did not know if I could take it anymore. But somehow infuriatingly but beautifully it keeps you going. I've seen a review saying that they only fall in love with each other's art, not each other. But I think it's not really like that. There's something about genuinely admiring what another person creates that pulls you toward them: the way they think, the way they see, the things they carry inside that make their work look the way it does. The art opens the door, but what walks through it is something else entirely. And once you're paying attention to that, you start noticing how much they give each other that has nothing to do with a canvas at all. They've said "I love you" probably a hundred times over — in the way they show up, in the things they make when the other person is on their mind, in every small gesture that never quite made it to words. This show will make you feel a lot. Happy, giddy, heartbroken, annoyed, and then quietly, unexpectedly moved. And I think that's exactly the point. It doesn't tie everything into a neat little bow. It just holds all those feelings together and lets you sit with them, the same way a good piece of art does.

I can't express my feelings about this anime; it made me laugh and cry. It's one of the best anime series, a 10/10. Story 10, Art 10, Plot 10, Characters 10. The events unfold at a calm and distinctive pace. The atmosphere transports you to a beautiful world. Everything is wonderful. I was truly captivated by the anime's beauty. The author, Yoko, continues to amaze us with her work, just as she did with "Boys Over Flowers." Honestly, it rekindled my passion for drawing. The visual colors are excellent, the work is very well done, and the backgrounds are stunning. Studio wit did a fantastic job.

It's been a while since Yoko Kamio has generated this much of a buzz, the last time being during Hana Yori Dango's run. Her original series is Prism Rondo from WIT Studio, unsurprisingly also an addition to the overstuffed romance category on Netflix. The series is set in the early 1900s, a little less than a year before the First World War. It follows Lili Ichijoin, a Japanese oil painter intending to study abroad in London at Saint Thomas Art Academy. A prestigious school for artists from every discipline that allowed an unprecedented entry from commoners and nobility alike. The historical setting is lightly used, often a way of characterizing class hierarchy, but rarely a method of establishing cadence or character. I'd argue it is a significant case of underutilization, and while it is easy to overlook anachronistic music, ignoring the script hardly matching up with the time period is a more lofty task for the viewer. Furthermore, many of the conflicts are at length rooted in the social biome of Britain in the 1900s, and there was ample time in 20 episodes to explore the historical context beyond romanticizing nobles participating in the arts as a pastime. Writing aside, the depiction of the setting is a different effort and one well worth the viewer's time. Yuusuke Takeda's art direction is distinctly picturesque in the countless shots of scenery and architecture, although my one qualm is the backgrounds are occasionally too static to live up to the quality of composition. Nonetheless, it is the highlight of the production and appropriately carries the painterly air of the premise. Prism Rondo's character writing is inarguably its weakest element, and I think it treks beyond being riddled with tropes galore. Kamio's period drama is frequently reminiscent of the worst end of the high-profile shoujo peak of the 2000s, where an ensemble cast are caricatures of real people, and off-the-grid separation is forced upon the leads due to a lack of communication. Not to say that isn't a plausible conflict, but there comes a point in this almost double cour series where both leads have had ample opportunities to not be frustratingly obtuse, and this becomes a plot device hammered into each story arc. Ultimately, shortening the elaborate romantic ordeal would have benefited the series or using the final story arc to frame a clearer picture of their relationship. Despite the mediocre storytelling, particularly in the romantic department, I'm willing to commend the progressive aspects of the script, like Lili not constantly being a damsel in distress or being unable to make independent decisions. There are a few more instances of Kamio attempting to weave in gender roles and class hierarchy meaningfully. When she does that successfully, it elevates the rough and youthful underpinnings of creativity being adventurous from the student artists living for the moment to being scrutinized and improving their craft. The characters are generally likable as well, a byproduct of most interactions being warm. This arises from the expressiveness of the character acting but more notably, pleasant visual direction. However, the actual subject in Prism Rondo, the art, should be our largest point of discussion. The opening episodes introduce the notion of abstractly defining preconceived societal ideas in art, and their professor at the academy is an advocate of technique based in originality. All of the fundamental theory presented early in the series is unfortunately as far as we get, and art-related dialogue is eventually far more limited. It'd be ridiculous to expect a profession-focused educational info dump, although it'd be less of a reach if the viewer were given a tad more insight into the Art Nouveau movements of the 1900s. The scarcity is slightly redeemed by the insertion of imagery through the locations, and we are exposed to the fine arts and the impending dynamism being explored at the time. Some more cases of artistic nuance come in the form of architecture, characterized by English high street residential spaces and the Victorian interior decoration in properties owned by nobility. The enjoyable segments in Prism Rondo require a degree of attentiveness past taking the heroine violently shrieking at face value. It is better viewed from an audiovisual angle that pairs the scenery with pop-fused string and percussion. An eager period piece unbound by the era, satisfied with merely painting the melodramatic canvas.

What a lovely little gem of a show! I'm really surprised it has such a low rating on here, it really deserves more in my opinion. I came in here just because I had an itch for a romance but I didn't expect to find such a beautiful show. This show is romance in the most literary sense, not only because of the mature and compelling characters but also in it's portrayal of art as a form of love, shown not only in the story but also in the direction and music. I tried other popular airing shojous but none really managed to grab me in any way, maybe I'm just getting too old for the usual stick of contrived high school drama that romance anime usually falls to and nowadays I find harder to resonate with a romance show, despite it being a favorite genere of mine. Well I had no problem with that here! While some of the plot events can be a bit contrived at times, they never felt completely unbelievable, and most of them were interesting to watch. The character are all interesting in their motivations and I couldn't find anyone I didn't care about at least a little bit, yes, even Joffrey lol. I especially liked Lili, she was a nice FL to follow, not the usual carbon copy of the angel of a main character we usually get in many shojou, but a fleshed out character that has a personality and dreams besides her interest for the ML, which btw, was both charming and punchable at the same time. No spoilers obviously, but I could buy into the romance between Lili and Kit because I also felt both endeared and annoyed by him, much like Lili did. I still think they could have used the 20 episodes they had a little better since the second half of the show feels a bit too rushed, especially considering that to me it was the more interesting part of the story, but even if it's a little slow at the start it's definitely the kind of show you'll find yourself immersed with eventually. I had that one moment the lightbulb in your head goes "!!!!!!" and you get that fuzzy feeling inside in episode 3, where it went from being a cute little well produced show, to me realizing that more than anything it's a love letter to passion and art. So if you find yourself in need of a show with good vibes, lovely art direction, relaxing music and compelling characters I highly recommend giving this a chance.

Love Through a Prism is best described as artistic expression interwoven into heartfelt character-driven storytelling. The production itself lends to the narrative, with aesthetically pleasing painterly backgrounds, illustrated techniques, historical references, and thoughtful color theory supporting the writing. Gentle imagery and subtle scores are used to convey emotional messages within various interpersonal relationships, dramatic moments, and romantic scenes. This series has cliches, and often restrains development for tension. But it also breaks through many conventions. Many of its episodes are given additional runtime to help deliver meaningful themes well. This was created with passion. And without question, it is a sincere, genuine, and rewarding experience.

this was a wonderful watch, but i think you’ll only be able to truly feel it shake your core if you’re an artist. as its story is predominantly taking place in an art school (with the main characters being painters/artists), there are a lot of scenes that may seem like it lacks depth, or that it’s too shallow—but if you’re an artist, it’s really going to hit hard and deep. the characters development and realizations as an artist—the thoughts of quitting, the passion that won’t ever die, and just no one in the story being a perfect artist really reflects and becomes a comfort to artists out there that have definitely experienced this. there may be scenes that are a bit cliché (romance lines and so on) but it’s such a beautiful story—a representation of what love for the arts becomes with you on the journey of life. if you’re an artist, a painter, or just feeling like watching something to feel something…love through a prism is so beautiful and worth to try. (it might just motivate you keep going!)

🇧🇷: Como escrever em palavras algo que toca em um local igualmente as obras do Christopher "Kit", na alma, pois independente se você pratica alguma forma de arte ou é apenas apreciador de alguma delas, essa obra demonstra expressivamente e fielmente como a arte atinge quem a vê e aprimora quem a pratica. Como um lindo pôr do sol a natureza humana é apresentada de forma gloriosa aqui com personagens em uma realidade cronológica distante da que vivemos e ainda é possível se relacionar com tais pensamentos e achismos que os prendiam e guiava-os para suas respectivas decisões. Todos ali cursavam arte, o ponto em comum, mas ninguém ali era igual a ninguém, todos com pensamentos únicos e mesmo que de forma desorganizada no começo se entendiam e transmitiam de acordo com suas capacidades esses tais entendimentos do próprio mundo nas obras. Como Lily comenta em um dos episódios, a arte, o quanto mais a estudamos mais percebemos o quanto temos que ainda aprender e melhorar e isso é a mais pura verdade para as mais devastas áreas da vida, como nosso senso crítico, que a cada obra se aprimora, e sem emoção alguma eu digo que Prism Rondo se tornou uma obra inesquecível na minha vida se igualando ao meu filme favorito que retrata semelhantemente desse assunto. Agora depois de mencionar abertamente o que senti, gostaria de pontuar aspectos que vieram em minha mente enquanto assistia, primeiramente os personagens. Todos ali sem exceção tem personalidades únicas e muito relacionáveis como mencionei anteriormente porém focando nos arcos dos protagonistas Lily e Kit, os dois tem uma relação completamente bem desenvolvida durante toda a obra. Lily enfrenta uma viagem a Londres após fazer um acordo com sua mãe, de se tornar a número um da academia do qual vai frequentar e nisso há provações no qual ela terá de enfrentar sozinha pois está sozinha em um país estrangeiro, com uma nova língua, comida e cultura que logo a encanta porém também a traz apreensão por tudo que virá e logo após uma caminhada sem rumo encontra o desconhecido que até então ela não sabia que seria sua motivação e guia para sua jornada artística e pessoal, com as personalidades se contrastando desde suas primeiras interações ela o via como rival pois teria que supera-lo caso quisesse permanecer na academia, porém suas artes por mais que fossem excepcionais em técnico a demonstração de emoção e sentimento, ela falhava. Como há em uma outra obra, diz: “Você não pode simplesmente repetir as palavras de um poema e esperar que elas signifiquem algo.”, não que as obras da Lily fossem meramente cópias mas o ponto que quero entrar é que a arte tem como um pilar a expressividade do artista e por isso não se deve se prender somente as técnicas, ela não é só um padrão para ser repetido ela tem que dizer algo, por isso que as vezes mesmo que não haja técnicas em si, um desenho de alguém que começou hoje pode significar muito para alguém ou ela própria, porém também afirmo que não se deve se prender somente *tenho* que expressar algo nessa obra" pois a aprovação o paralisa como aconteceu com o Anthony "Peter" que não estava vendo mais sentido em sua arte pois não estava sendo elogiado e reconhecido como achava que deveria e Kit o diz algo verdadeiro de que bastava ser ele mesmo e não se prender a isso, porém, entendo o lado do Peter pois em um mundo tal qual vivemos a comparação e aprovação é algo que pode ser usado de motivação e sem a aprovação da maioria podemos ficar ofuscados com tanta informação e sem dinheiro, porém não se deve se prender somente a isso pois uma hora quando menos perceber você irá estar fazendo algo que odeia somente para agradar os outros e esquecendo de si mesmo. Já Kit é exaltado pelo exímio talento nas suas pinturas além de ser filho de um aristocrata renomado se sente incompreendido e não se sente o melhor mesmo sendo o primeiro em todas as exposições, ele não tem um motivo grande para pintar ele pinta porque ama aquilo de forma imensurável. Porém em meio as suas próprias tribulações envolvendo seu destino que é preservar o legado de serviço com a família ele encontra alguém que mesmo discordando de seus comportamentos ocasionalmente o entende e o mostra o quão bom e inspirador ele é para os que estão ao seu redor. Isso desperta algo mais dentro dele, o uma chama de um artista que acaba de encontrar sua musa, sua inspiração. Em sua jornada com Lily ao seu lado para encontrar os lírios da caverna, eles se aproximam, e em muitas culturas em todo o mundo lírios podem representar iluminação e como o título da obra o prisma pode ser pessoas que encontramos ao longo da vida que em meio a uma luz branca ela pode dar cor suficiente para nós vivermos, e isso é o que ocorre entre os protagonistas. Cada ato é tão simbólico que em momentos fiquei com um misto de emoções que oscilavam entre alegria, tristeza e raiva ocasionalmente. Em um âmbito artístico gostaria de mencionar todas as referências que há em Prism Rondo pois se você é conhecedor delas é um prato cheio durante toda a obra, desde as obras de arte até as obras arquitetônicas que foram inspiradas em locais reais que são tão bem representados que a cada cenário eu ia ficando boquiaberta com tremenda beleza, se assemelhando com pinturas pintadas a mão, mesmo sendo pintados digitalmente (creio eu). A cena onde demonstra as obras dos alunos são lindas tanto quanto os desenhos, minhas obras favoritas foram a do "céu" do Kit, a que Lily pintou onde mudava de acordo com a luz natural, e a pintura final dos lírios das cavernas, porém como disse todas as obras são maravilhosas, de todos os personagens. E algo além da beleza exuberante que não há como negar, é como eles tratam o lado sentimental de ser artista. Tentando explicar, em determinado ponto da obra toca em um tópico pertinente para aqueles que praticam arte, independente de qual seja, a importância e relevância do artista em meio a outras profissões, principalmente em meio a uma guerra onde se retrata tal acontecimento na época. Aquilo onde muitos amam vê-la porém poucos valorizam quem as fazem. E em momentos históricos se não fosse elas, muitos nem saberíamos como aconteceram, por mais que algumas sejam de maneiras mais "épicas e heroicas" do que realmente aconteceram. Porém seguir nesta área traz consigo instabilidades e incertezas, principalmente para quem não tem um futuro estabelecido financeiramente porém a arte pode ser um ponto de descoberta, um local onde a pessoa pode se encontrar, como a Dorothy que a faz de um hobby ou uma profissão como o Shin ou também usar tal talento para abrir um negócio como a própria Lily, o importante é usar a arte e não abandoná-la pois ela é um modo lindo de expressar pensamentos e experiências na visão de cada pessoa. No geral esse anime me trouxe o sentimento de desenhar, os vídeos de história da arte que vi, as esculturas de papelão que tentei esculpir como se fosse a primeira vez e me trouxe a reflexões lindas que me fizeram arrepiar e chorar com os monólogos e declarações junto dos cenários com cores que trazem tanto significado para cada cena. Escrever tudo isso e lembrar de cenas específicas me fez sorrir e essa é uma obra que não esquecer tão cedo. 🇺🇸: How can you put into words something that touches the soul in the same way Christopher “Kit”’s works do? Whether you practice some form of art or are simply an admirer of it, this piece powerfully and faithfully demonstrates how art reaches those who behold it and refines those who create it. Like a beautiful sunset, human nature is portrayed here in a glorious way. The characters live in a chronological reality far removed from our own, yet it is still possible to relate to the thoughts and assumptions that bound them and guided their decisions. They were all art students—that was their common ground—but none of them were alike. Each had unique perspectives, and even if they seemed disorganized at first, they eventually understood one another and expressed, according to thei…

Assim como o anime abordou ao decorrer de toda a sua construção, farei esta review de maneira que faça jus a Obra de Arte audiovisual, que é Prism Rondo. Assim como uma pintura, a obra pincela a sua história em tons intensos de azul e amarelo, em um equilíbrio perfeito entre a melancolia e a alegria que juntas criam uma cor que se destaca no mar de obras de romance que se vê mundo a fora. Assim como um pincel, a sua história forma desenhos que mexem com o nosso interior, onde cada pincelada consegue transmitir algo, no mesmo painel, sentimos tristeza, emocionamos, ficamos boquiabertos, sorrimos, rimos e dentre muitos outros sentimentos que somos incapazes de conceber em palavras, porém, possíveis de serem sentidos, mas mesmo sendo o melhor artista do mundo com as melhores ideias, um quadro jamais conseguirá transmitir a sua mensagem se utilizado cores e tons que não sejam capazes de transmitir o amor transbordando do artista com o seu pincel, e a tinta, representada pela parte audiovisual da obra, permitiu com que a mensagem tenha sido passada, de maneira que, em cada detalhe que você percebe, a tela fica ainda mais impressionante, mesmo a olhos de uma pessoa que não entende nada de arte. Este anime conseguiu me fazer algo que eu nunca havia sentido antes, me emocionar vendo arte, e eu acho que isso não tem preço, Prism Rondo é mais que um anime, é o resultado de uma relação harmoniosa entre "Pincel e Tinta" que resulta em uma verdadeira obra de arte em qualquer sentido que essa definição pode passar, conseguindo construir um equilíbrio perfeito entre, os que eu considero, os 3 pilares de qualquer obra, trabalho visual, trabalho musical/ambientação e história geral. Minha nota não poderia ser nada abaixo de 10, que grata surpresa foi este anime! **English translation so the review doesn't get deleted!!!** Just as the anime approached things throughout its entire construction, I will write this review in a way that does justice to the audiovisual work of art that is Prism Rondo. Like a painting, the work brushes its story in intense shades of blue and yellow, in a perfect balance between melancholy and joy that together create a color that stands out in the vast sea of romance works seen around the world. Like a paintbrush, its story forms images that stir something deep inside us, where every stroke conveys something. On the same canvas, we feel sadness, we are moved, we are left speechless, we smile, we laugh, and experience many other emotions that we are incapable of putting into words, yet fully capable of feeling. But even if you are the greatest artist in the world with the best ideas, a painting can never convey its message if the colors and tones are not capable of expressing the love overflowing from the artist through their brush. And the paint—represented by the audiovisual aspects of the work—allowed that message to be delivered in such a way that with every detail you notice, the canvas becomes even more impressive, even to someone who knows nothing about art. This anime made me feel something I had never experienced before—it moved me emotionally through art—and I think that’s priceless. Prism Rondo is more than an anime; it is the result of a harmonious relationship between “brush and paint,” creating a true work of art in every sense that definition can hold, achieving a perfect balance between what I consider the three pillars of any work: visual presentation, music/atmosphere, and overall storytelling. My score couldn’t be anything less than a 10. What a wonderful surprise this anime was!

I will admit, it took me a while to warm up to this series. Plot-wise it didn't have the strongest start and was quite predictable, our female lead Lili came off as pretty insufferable a few too many times, and while i do understand a script needs to be somewhat relatable and comprehensible by a modern audience, there are times in the first half of the show where the dialogue sounds more like a bunch of teens from the 2020s cosplaying at an edwardian fair than a 1900s period drama, compltely breaking the immersion the beautifully curated and historically accurate setting creates But, there was a saving grace in this anime beyond it's magnificent visuals, and that came from our male lead, Kit. I have to say, Kit was the one who kept that spark of curiosity just bright enough that i didn't give up on this show, and this is not only because he's the type of character i tend to like in a series, i also found his writing and developement to be handled masterfully, conveying those feelings of melancholy with the subtlety of delicate brushstrokes bringing a painting to life I always say, there's no such thing as being good at writing one gender and bad at the other, and the skillful writing of Kit was proof enough that there was more to our Lili as well, as soon enough we get to see the depth that was hiding beneath. While the supporting cast doesn't receive quite as much developement for themselves, they do each serve a purpose for helping our two leads grow I'm very glad i did stick with this anime till the end as the second half is really where it shined for me, save for a couple of pacing nitpicks in the last few episodes, i really have nothing bad to say on it's wonderful finale

Beautiful art, solid characters, and a strong story ... but boy does it drag on and on towards the end. In its first two thirds, Prism is honestly brilliant. The story, while nothing particularly special or stand-out in this genre, is well told and adorned with well-developed and vibrant characters. Even those that fill an antagonist role are surprisingly sympathetic. The vision we are given of Edwardian England through the eyes of a foreigner is delightful. Where the series truly shines though is in the art, which is appropriate for a series about artists. Every background is work of art, and we are given multiple every episode. I cannot stress how beautiful this show consistently looks, and honestly it may be worth watching for the art alone. So why 6 out of 10? Why 'mixed feelings'? Well it's because of the final third. This show is set in Edwardian England, so it's not a spoiler to say that a rather significant geo-political event is on its way, and in the final third it veritably looms over the plot. It's not unusual for a story like this one to go through, and put its characters through, a 'dark night of the soul', but it needs to be measured. In a 20 episode season, unfortunately it is anything but. This slow depressing slog goes on, and on, and on. There's light on the other side, but not enough to shake the weight of the preceding hours of content. From a meta-narrative perspective, perhaps that's appropriate for such a world-changing historical event, but this complete collapse of pacing and energy is in practice just difficult to watch. So I suppose my recommendation is thus. It's worth watching, but be prepared for the final slog. There's light at the end of the tunnel, so it's worth continuing if you've gone in, but equally I can understand if you'd want to spare yourself starting that journey at all.

Well... this was a ride for sure. When I first started "Prism Rondo", I really thought it would be a 7/10. It looked promising; a perfect cozy romance based on the 1900's, not espectacular, but a good story overall, and it was cozy, for sure. The scenery was stunning, beautiful backgrounds fitting of an art centered anime, the pace was slow, focused on the small moments of everyday life, and all the characters had likeable treats. If you enjoy these types of stories, you should definitely check it out, I personally thought it was enjoyable as well but... After finishing it, I realized how underwhelming it felt! The romance aspect of the show is almost non-existant. They barely talked through the episodes, and when they do it's always a short scene that will probably leave you unsatisfied since neither of the main characters say what they actually mean to say. They repeat the same formula over and over again, in which Lili (the mc) interrupts when a character is about to tell her something important, because she "doesn't realize" they are talking to her. I just expected more, way more, since it had the potential to be better. Still, It was fun most of the times, and I really liked Catherine's character and her view about marriage and her role in society, it definitely had a feminist vibe that's refreshing to watch.

Love Through A Prism is a beautifully animated, character-driven historical drama that uses the framework of a romance to explore more profound themes of artistic purpose, duty, and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of pre-WWI London, it tells a patient and often poignant story that prioritizes emotional and artistic development over conventional romantic plotting. The series’ greatest strength is its consistent and breathtaking visual presentation. The art style is soft, delicate, and meticulously detailed, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of early 1900s England and the luminous beauty of its natural settings. The animation is fluid and purposeful, serving the story’s emotional beats—from the quiet intensity of a sketching session to the dramatic sweep of the countryside. It is artistic in the truest sense, never distracting but always enhancing, making every frame feel like a carefully composed painting. While tagged as a romance, the narrative is better described as a coming-of-age story for its two leads, Lili and Kit. The central drive is not their courtship, but their parallel journeys to define themselves as artists and individuals against societal and familial pressures. Lili battles a strict deadline and financial insecurity, while Kit grapples with the weight of aristocratic duty and artistic alienation. The 20-episode structure allows the story to breathe, developing its world and supporting cast (like the well-meaning Shin or the complex Catherine) with care. The mid-series shift to a country estate and the late-series time jump are bold narrative choices that deepen the thematic exploration of legacy and time’s passage. However, this focus means the core romantic relationship often recedes into the background for long stretches, and a recurring pattern of Kit emotionally withdrawing from conflict—though a intentional character flaw—can test viewer patience. The finale provides satisfying closure, but the path there is deliberately indirect, emphasizing earned personal resolution over fairy-tale romance. The character writing is a significant strength. There are no mere caricatures here. Lili’s determination is balanced with vulnerability, and Kit’s aloof genius is convincingly rooted in privilege and pressure. Their growth feels authentic because their flaws—Lili’s occasional single-mindedness, Kit’s avoidance—are consistently portrayed and challenged. The supporting cast, particularly the rival-turned-ally Catherine and the loyal Dorothy, are given their own nuanced arcs, enriching the world and preventing the story from feeling like a two-person show. Your enjoyment of this anime will hinge on your expectations. If you seek a fast-paced, plot-heavy romance, you may find the pace deliberate and the focus diffuse. However, if you appreciate a slow-burn, atmospheric drama where relationships evolve through shared passion and unspoken understanding, this series is a gem. The "fanservice" is entirely in the sublime artistry, not in titillation. It is a thoughtful, often melancholic, and ultimately hopeful meditation on how love—for a person, for a craft, for a dream—can refract through the prism of life’s hardships to reveal our true colors. Overall, Love Through A Prism is a visually masterful and emotionally resonant series that succeeds more as a portrait of artistic souls than as a traditional love story. Its imperfections are often tied to its ambitious character-focused goals, making it a memorable and beautifully crafted viewing experience for the patient audience.

Love Through a Prism use art as a means to draw two worlds together. Lili, our protagonist from Japan, and Kit, our male lead who is talented at art. Both bring the best in each other and learn to improve their art and perspectives of art through each other. The story not only focuses on metaphors but also the relationship between the characters, spanning from their college life to their adulthood. The romance was nicely built up. While I wish they elaborated more on each of the characters ending, the main characters have a satisfying ending that works for them.

It’s hard to find the proper words to describe how gorgeous this anime is. I’ve never seen such a unique art-style and premise blend together in this way; it’s truly a masterpiece. To start, the plot takes every one of my favorite tropes and mashes them together into one. For those interested in historical fiction, PLEASE WATCH THIS!!! It’s reminds me of Anne with an E and Violet Ever-garden. That might sound like a weird comparison, but the feel of the shows have an uncanny resemblance. I love when a plot has world building, character development, and relationships that matter outside of the main pairing, and this show does exactly that. It hit my sweet spot for romance in that love is clearly a main plot point, however, it is not so focused on that it took away from the substance of the story itself. It was so good that I watched all 20 episodes in 3 days!! Overall, this has become one of my new favorites, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a deep, engaging and entertaining series to watch! 💕

I came here just to check a voice actor and ended up being amused by the low rating, it really doesn’t do the series justice. It’s a beautiful story about art, with a chaotic romance woven into it, all set in a historical context. This is not a series for people looking for a classic romance anime. If you’re expecting a sweet, MC centered romance where the male love interest is the focus, this is not your show. I really enjoyed Lili’s journey, her relationship with Kit and Shin, and the friends she meets along the way, each of them with their own personal growth. The setting feels realistic: most of the characters are not "leaving everything for art" but instead making art a meaningful part of their lives. It’s a beautiful story, highly recommended for people who enjoy good, realistic narratives and beautiful animation.

For a long time, I completely ignored this anime because, just by looking at the cover, I assumed it was an ordinary romance series with a classic English-inspired setting. When I finally decided to watch it, I realized just how mistaken I had been. I can say without a doubt that it is one of the best romantic drama series I have ever watched, perhaps even the best. I watched every episode with great interest. I didn’t just focus on the events themselves; I also spent a long time admiring the breathtaking scenery in the background and even the smallest details that had clearly been crafted with great care. From the very first episodes, the series gives you a sense of what kind of story you are about to experience. As the episodes progress, you start thinking, “It’s going to turn out exactly the way I expected.” Yet the story handles everything in such a way that the impact of what happens never really fades. In some scenes, your temples practically throb with frustration, while in others, an involuntary smile appears on your face. Then comes the moment when everything falls apart, when that peace and tranquility finally come to an end. From that point onward, the series completely pulls you in emotionally and doesn’t let you take your eyes off the screen. With its atmosphere, artwork, music, and the way it tells its story, I consider this anime a true masterpiece. It completely shattered my initial prejudices and left a lasting impression on me, one that I know I won’t forget for a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who loves romantic dramas or simply wants to give the genre a chance.

Dismissed it for being VERY easy on the eyes with a cliche romance story. However, Love Through a Prism surprisingly touched me despite how frustrating it can be. The first arc was definitely the weakest, being the typical romance with rose-colored glasses. I did compare it to Bridgerton where London feels like a fantasyland where classism, racism, or sexism is an inconvenience to the love plot, but not something to overcome for the characters. Then, the show suddenly decided to get real right when I was about to drop it (during the grand party arc). Characters start to reveal their insecurities and ugly thought, the friendship grows bitter, but also sweeter, and life starts to hit them. I was hook. Still, one thing that remains the same throughout is how naive Lili is. I think I can blame it on her youth, but gurlllll really needs to be more aware of the world around her. This makes it often hard to relate with Lili, yet the sudden loss of hope and innocence make me feel for her. Her world is rapidly changing for the worse so she acts irrationally. Lili's journey of improving her art, only for that dream to get snatched away, and finding her way back to painting was deeply moving. I do like that the core romance is centered around their admiration for each other's work. And the few~ moments they shared together are tender. It's just often muddled with miscommunication. While Kit and Lili are both sooooo infuriating, I really think they are soulmates. Not because you like them together, but because they really did pushed each other forward in the pursuit of art. Being together fulfills them emotionally and creatively. Catherine and the friends group are also lovable and serve a great narrative purpose. Yet, my favorite characters is Shin. Shin certainly deserved a better life in Italy; studying art, eating pasta, and a BL spin-off with Peter! I do like that he's handle not just as a replacement guy, but someone who also has his own passion buried after adulthood. His art was the most interesting in the show. Final verdict, if you can't stand frustrating romance tropes, steer clear. I just discovered this was created by the fame mangaka Yoko Kamio, fame writer of Boys Over Flowers aka. F4! Now it make so much sense that despite all my frustration about Lili and the story, it still got me! If you think can tolerate some annoyance for a beautiful story about people pursuing their passion, this could move you more than expected. !!!SPOILER!!! I now realized that there's a trope I hate more than running after the love of your life to say how you feel and missing it by a second. It's actually running and reaching the love of your life, but not confessing, THRICE! And the love of your love saying nothing, THRICE! 😂 Like, he needs say something other "Ummm" and she needs to stop screaming. Maybe better to save your energy and not run at all if that's the result you got every time. My personal investment in their romance died right there. But their connection through art still got me wimpering by the end man. Like, I wish I have the same kind of passion for creating something and someone who understands that exact feeling.

Netflix's "Love Through A Prism" is a Pure Work of Art ✨ This is probably the best Anime Original Content we got in a very long time! This had everything that a naturally developed Romance Drama needs. As a fan of Classic Novels like Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, Anne of Green Gables and many more, "Love Though A Prism" hit me hard with its beautifully crafted story similar to the classic novels I grew up reading. Set in the early 1900's, Yoko Kamio's "Love Through A Prism" tells the story of Lili Ichijouin, a 20 year old Japanese girl who travels to England to study art at a prestigious Art School. Lili has only one goal in her heart and that is to become the number one artist at this prestigious school and fulfil her dream of becoming a professional artist. Then at this art school she meets a masterfully talented boy named Kit Church who's art touches Lili so much that Lili views Kit as her ultimate rival from the very first day. How their journey from rivals gradually evolves into a very special bond is what we see in this 20 episode long series. The storytelling was perfect and all the characters as well as the relationships they share were portrayed beautifully. This show doesn't only explore romance but also goes into depth about friendship and passion for art. Lili and Kit both are extremely creative people with a talent for art that connects them to each other ultimately realizing that the thing that makes their art reach a whole new level of greatness is the love and the bond that they share with each other! Even people who don't watch anime will be able to love and appreciate this show because of how well represented it is as a coming of age story in general. I absolutely loved Kit and Lili's journey and there wasn't a single unnecessary plotline, scene or melodrama in this show. Instead of relying on cheap and worthless love triangle troupes or overdramatic plot twists, this show builds emotions in such a way from the very first episode that you will be able to connect with the story and characters without even noticing. As a result, you will find yourself smiling or sad whenever the story demands it. The story feels refreshing, realitic and matured unlike the sugary sweet romcoms that we get every season which is why this is a such a standout anime in the Romance-Drama genre. Lili is such a great female protagonist who represents the true version of a talented girl and her character development highlights her journey of self discovery so well that I found myself more and more invested in her character with every episode. On the other hand, Kit grows into a perfectly gentle young man from a careless boy who used to spend his days dipped into the world of art and forgetting to eat, sleep or do anything else besides art. Apart from Lili and Kit, there are many interesting supporting characters who in their own way contribute to the progression of this story. I genuinely loved all of their friends that consisted of Shin, Dorothy, Joffrey, Peter, Catherine and Sakura. Especially, Shin and Catherine were my second favorite characters after Lily and Kit in this show. The animation, visuals and artstyle were spectacular. I was captivated by the visuals a few times while watching this 20 episode long series. Among them the scene where Lili and Kit Dance and the scene when Lily makes Kit promise at the beach were my favorites! I also loved their final romantic confession and kiss scene at the beach. Episode 18 and 19 are made with a black and white color grading to symbolize how colorless life had become for Lili and these two episodes looked so good despite having no colors. This showed the creative thinking behind the making of the show which is definitely praiseworthy! Even the sound effects were on point and the voice cast has done a fabulous job. It literally felt like I watched a well written 20 episode long movie! Kit and Lili's journey from rivals to friends and ultimately to soulmates along with their deep passion for art is one that will stay with me for a very long time! ❤️ 📌Personal Rating: 9.5