Irozuku is a show that I added to my watch list the moment it got announced. Artistic beautiful shows really work for me so Irozuku seemed like a natural addition to my planning list. And as I came to see my assumption was correct. Irozuku really stands out to me in the world of magical slice of life shows just with the way certain themes and situations are written and examined. I dont think Irozuku is going to make any of my all time lists but I certainly loved watching it and relating to certain character struggles. Its just an example of using the world and symbolism to create a compelling narrative which reeled me in and had me hooked after the first episode. I dont think telling you about how beautiful Irozuku is will do it any justice. Itll be far easier to just show you how incredible it looks. https://nichinichichan.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/irozukusekainoashitakara01.png?w=1920h=1080crop=1 Above is my personal favorite frame from all of Irozuku but there is just so much beauty in this show that I have to show more. https://randomc.net/image/Irozuku20Sekai20no20Ashita20kara/Irozuku20Sekai20no20Ashita20kara2020012020Large2027.jpg Theres a lot more I could say about the visuals of Irozuku but I think its time to move on to the audio. All of the music selections are lovely and fit the calm melancholy of the show quite nicely. The low key piano melodies are perfect support for the atmosphere that the show exudes. I liked the opening maybe not as much as the ending but it was still really solid. I quite like the ending its really intense and kind of sad in a way. Ive linked it here if youre interested. https://www..com/watch?v=vPzlOA3dSKg Favorite Character: Hitomi Tsukishiro https://i.pin.com/originals/84/c1/5e/84c15e73a7a36bc7de0d6f1406f57084.jpg I understand that Kohaku or Granny as she is better known was all the rage of this show but I cant deny Hitomi my best girl award. Maybe its the white hair maybe its the cute girl aspect I dont know. Hitomi just swooped in and stole my heart from the getgo. I think a lot of it has to do with the sympathy that I garnered for her so early on. I understand people finding her boring but to me I really empathized with her insecurity which really aided my interest in her story. It was a pleasure watching her grow for twelve episodes from a shy girl who barely talked or emoted in any way to a quiet yet kind and sociable girl. In my opinion she really completed the best character arc of all the characters. Also heres another frame from the show because why not? https://i1.wp.com/animesama.net/wpcontent/uploads/2018/12/Snimkazaslona18.png?ssl=1 Irozukus atmosphere is most definitely the highlight of the show for me. Its so laid back and relaxing that you cant help but feel an odd attachment to the quaint little world that has come to life on the screen before you. Theres far more to like about Irozuku though. The cast of characters and their interactions and conflicts are wonderfully mature keeping you from the frustration of having to watch idiotic characters fail to communicate their feelings properly. Its really refreshing actually watching a character man up and pursue the girl he likes then accept his rejection like a proper adult. Honestly I didnt even like that character but respect. Theres a lot to like about Irozuku but theres also some shortcomings that will be sure to keep the more casual viewer away. First off its not particularly engaging. There isnt some heavy overarching plot to Irozuku unless you count the time travel aspect to be that. In my opinion its more of a plot device than a real story. You may as well consider Irozuku to be a pointless slice of life with magical themes because that leads me into my next point against it. That point would be the lack of resolution in the story. There really isnt an ending. Hitomi just kinda returns to the present and nothing changes because of it theres no conclusion for her romance or any of her relationships with her friends. Hell theres no resolution for anyone. It makes the whole experience feel rather cheap since we watched the club bond and go through bits of strife and moments of sweet victory. But theres nothing. It just....ends. Dont get me wrong I still liked the show for what it was but the lack of conclusion to any of the plot points besides who Hitomis grandfather is rather disappointing. Even for those negatives Id say that Irozuku is still very much worth the watch even if just for the beautiful visuals and pleasant music. Even if you dont love the characters or dont connect to a single one you can still find some enjoyment in the group dynamic and themes that certain characters represent. I wouldnt stretch so far as to say that theres something for everyone but there certainly is a lot to love in Irozuku even if it isnt quite the heartpoundingly addictive show that it had the potential to be.