The beauty that is Touch Not all memories are fond ones. Ones that make us feel lonely ones that make us cry ones that frustrate us Theyre all part of our memory. Asakura Minami Touch By Mitsuru Adachi was a fond memory and an anime Ill forever find hard to forget. 200https://s4.anilist.co/file/anilistcdn/media/anime/cover/medium/1065.jpg I originally didnt want to write a review on Touch because I quickly found out that why I love this show is rather hard to put into words so I guess Ill just start at the beginning. Scrolling through the endless anime titles on the endless anime sites out there I came across a rather intriguing show flooded with that old school charm you cant find anywhere else. I do a little more of searching around the good old World Wide Web and find out that its created by Adachi the same mastermind behind one of my favorite anime Cross Game. And to the play button I went. 200https://i.pin.com/originals/75/20/18/752018dacefa030a98b688f03756fa95.jpg The story revolves around 3 childhood friends: Our main sleezy protagonist Tatsuya Uesugi his athletic determined and polished twin brother Kazuya Uesugi and the twos adolescent sweetheart Minami Asakura. Its hard to categorize Touch. Theres just so much that this anime is about. 220https://encryptedtbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTS4ciw10OOMgO694I8yrpJoHlqtRmZkoWzAusqp=CAU By definition this show would be considered a classic romantic comedy or RomCom which uses baseball as a setting. And the first 26 episodes are seamlessly just that. However these first 26 Episodes I guess you could call these first 26 a prologue serve an underlying purpose of creating a bridge and connecting you with its characters understanding their behavior aspirations tendencies. All of it. The dynamics between the characters especially Tatsuya and Kazuya continue to amaze me with almost every piece of spoken word they exchange having some sort of value to either the story or their respective characters. I found the Prologue to be rather enjoyable and it did a damn good job of welcoming me into Tatsuya Uesugis world. After the prologue ended without spoiling anything Touch was set up to be a grand aweinspiring comingofage story with its potential and my expectations of it high as Travis Scott sincere apologies to those who dont get this reference. I can say that it exceeded my expectations and Im sure if youre coming in with either low or high standards this one will cater to your liking. 300https://i.pin.com/originals/b1/3c/98/b13c9822b6b8019e22d77d23882d65c5.jpg Seeing Tatsuya who ultimately became one of my favorite characters in all of anime develop from a questioning and wandering high schooler one that often lost the will to reach his full potential to a resolved strongwilled figure was one of the most natural and inspiring things that Ill never forget. This show is best enjoyed watched. No matter how many words I type on this review youll never grasp the beauty that is Touch unless you set yourself down to watch it. Extra Details: Plot: All too simple but so profound. Masterfully constructed narrative that bridged together the characters Adachis written to the audience he targets so well. The plot consistently builds from what its previously established whether thats a baseball match or a dilemma the characters are facing. Something as simple as owing money to a fellow classmate is carried on and unforgotten. This show feel natural and realistic to come and punch you with its impact. Touchs story can be seen as a simple disputed love story about growing up but the show is so much greater than that and such is clear to those whove seen it. Characters: Aside from the phenomenal dynamics between the main 3 Tatsuya Kazuya and Minami Touch has amazing side characters that compliment the entire cast. It also includes one of the favorite written side characters and antagonist Ive seen in Eijirou Kashiwaba. Id also like to mention Nitta who serves as Tatsuyas rival although the show doesnt set him up to be a cliche angerissue antagonist but rather a friend of Tatsuya making the moments where these two meet on the field just THAT much better. Tatsuya and Kazuyas parents are also always there to make you crack a smile. Love those 2 freaks. There are many other side characters Id reallyyyy like to expand on but Im feeling as if this is enough to give you the broad idea. Music: Yes. Touch utilizes music profoundly. Animation: Has a sort of Charm to it and Id recommend you find an HD version of this amazing classic. 220https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/7/30088.webp All I can say is...Im glad I found Touch. Its a show that tugged at my heart made me laugh and at times made me frustrated. Its one that Im sure Ill never forget.
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