Tabimachi Late Show is a surprisingly emotional four part anthology series dealing with love loss the past and the future. The description given on the page says that it covers the theme of goodbyes and journeys which it absolutely does but it can also mean so much more. This review will cover the animation music art style of the anthology as a whole and then a quick breakdown of the themes of each episode. ANIMATION The animation style used is rather unusual in that its a series of still images instead of a fluid animation. It was likely used as a way to keep the animation costs down but it also presents a rather interesting feeling to the overall mood an almost story booklike quality. The backgrounds have a white mottled look to them which further enhances the story book feeling. Not everyones cup of tea but Im definitely fond of it. MUSIC None of the music particularly stood out. That isnt necessarily a bad thing though. The emotional scenes had appropriate music that really helped enhance the overall mood without taking too much of the spotlight. A subtle balance that some other shows could really learn a lesson from. ART STYLE While every character is distinct the art style itself isnt overly detailed. The simplicity is sort of comforting in a strange way. This is obviously a personal bias but to me it feels relaxing and helped draw me in with its unique charm. EPISODE BREAKDOWNS There will be minor spoilers but everything will be as vague as possible. Episode 1: Recipe A story about a young man who aspires to be a chef and the woman who trained him. We get to see the love and pride the young man has put into learning his craft and how his life and hers intersect. A wholesome twist at the end leads to a heartwarming conclusion. Episode 2: Transistor Smartphone A memory of two high school girls who could have been so much more. Were shown what could very well have been a beautiful friendship or more had things been just a bit differently. A sorrowful yet realistic ending with just a glimmer of hope. Episode 3: Summer Festival A familiar scene with a young girl getting ready for a summertime festival. Her mother tells her that the festival is for people to get a chance to see the spirits of lost loved ones one last time. She finds the friend that she had hoped to see and the majority of the episode shows them doing typical festival activities. This is by far the most heartwrenching entry of the anthology and is also the entry where I started crying. This entry touches on love loss what could have been and what things could be. Episode 4: Clover A teacher reminisces on her career as she readies to retire. A lifetime of teaching leads to a lifetime of memories naturally. This entry starts in the past and finishes strongly looking towards the future with a lovely surprise. It also shows bits from the first three entries tying everything together as a visual journey through love loss goodbyes and journeys. A very satisfying conclusion. Overall Tabimachi Late Show is a very wholesome and heartwarming anthology that is definitely worth the 30 or so minutes it took to watch. Even if you dont end up liking it 30 odd minutes isnt too bad eh?