I just loved this one so much.
In a way it reminds me of everything I like about anime: the way it captures our everyday ordinary and makes it shine extraordinarily, from streets and spaces, to people and their own personal worlds.
I loved the characters dearly, they felt like my kindred spirits. I loved the writing, and everything between the lines. Loved the beautiful cinematography and gentleness.
The actors are just so good. They add so much to the overall genuine feeling you get when you watch this drama. It pulls you in and you're in the story, in life with them.
The music is so lovely and so well woven into the scenes. "The Christmas Tree" is a special piece of magic and light in and of itself.
Our Beloved Summer is definitely going on my favorites list, would highly recommend. 10/10