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Mar 4, 2010 3:04 AM
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Well.. I've watched the whole anime series..
But I still don't get quite a few things though >.<

Isn't Yukito supposed to be the person that saves Misuzu? What does he, turning into a crow actually do for Misuzu?
Does Yukito's character become a supporting character after he transforms into a crow?
Was the anime's main plotline supposed to be focused on Misuzu and Haruko?

Thanks if you could answer these questions :)
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Mar 4, 2010 7:04 PM
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the theory is that due to the fact that yukito got to be "close" to misuzu (and misuzu to him! <- the important part, as that was the thing that triggered the rapid evolution of the curse's physical efects), as sora, the "curse" somehow "broke", and the entity that broke it, is yukito . (somehow being the keyword here ;) )
protip:


yes, yukito becomes supporting character after that, providing very little the plot, as it shifts focus onto misuzuxharuko. i guess it was supposed to be like this due to the premise, but the anime keep on trolling with him and gave the impression that he was important even after his mission is over.

the main plot is supposed to be focused on misuzu and yukito, but the limited (and poorly exploited! imo) focus on haruko provides some closure (mainly misuzu and haruko becoming a true family) and it enriches the drama, things that couldnt be achieved so easily only from developing the plot around misuzu and yukito.

hope this somehow helps ...


also, watch air the movie. if youre into well put together anime, you will probably like it.
(tip: forget all about air tv and the movie will be even better)
braeteMar 4, 2010 7:08 PM
Mar 24, 2010 1:51 AM
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SPOILERS-

I myself have a hard time understanding the plot and this has always been one of my favorite animes.
The anime follows the three story arcs that where in the original visual novel.
Dream, Summer, and Air
The Dream arc is when Yukito first arrives and ends when it enters Kanna's story (which is now the Summer arc) and finally Air arc. Which is scene through the eyes of the crow "sora" (aka Yukito).

First of all I think there are a lot of things that can be taken from this anime. It really is a beautiful story.
its weird because the Visual novel was originally a adult game, but obviously turned out to be anything but.

Anyway here's my batched understanding of the story:
The curse on Kanna ( a winged being said to hold the memories of the planet) was passed onto her many reincarnations. A cycle that would henceforth go on till it was broken on the 1000th anniversary.
Misuzu being one the reincarnations of Kanna was fated to suffer the same as those before her. However Yukito (descendant of Ryūya) was successful in breaking the curse. I believe that Yukito becoming the embodiment of a crow changed something in how the curse worked. Because he was suppose to have died but using the magic from his ancestors ( Ryūya, Uraha) he was able to avoid it.
So the scene where he flies into the sky is symbolic of the curse being broken, essentially.

Of course I missed a few other details that are also open to interpretation, but that's the closest I've gotten since I watched it like five years ago.
Mar 25, 2010 9:23 PM
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But if the curse was broken why then did Misuzu still die?
Wasn't Yukito turning into a crow supposed to change all that?
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Apr 5, 2010 4:22 AM
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misuzu's fate was highly predictable from the moment uraha told ryuuya the vial-ocean analogy.
yukito's role was to "heal" kanna's soul so that the thing that happens in this timeline wont happen again.

misuzu is just a vessel. she was the one who suffered the efects of the "curse". even if the cause of her "illness" was removed that doesnt mean she will live/be like nothing had happened.
not to mention that even if kanna's soul was "healed" that doesnt mean that she stopped pouring in misuzu's body or that it vanished from it.
smtgh like: "she suffered irreparable damage while being sick" or "the sickness stopped evolving while in a terminal stage".
so misuzu was like a walking dead!
yeah, brutal but who said that air is a happy tale ...
braeteApr 5, 2010 1:07 PM
Oct 12, 2010 3:41 PM
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I Guess it makes sense. I just finished the Series yesterday
And.. Yeah it is pretty Confuzing.

Only I still think there are some questions:

I Understand the fact that Misuzu is a Reincarnation of Kanna.

Only. The Breaking of the Curse it really confuzing.
Yukito becomes a crow. in his other life. & at the same time hes a spirit.
But he's not there anymore. And then Misuzu dies...

But, then after that theres the 2 children (that say something of a new begining)
But what the hell happened?
We dont know anything of Kanna. I would expect that Misuzu or Yukito go in the sky & save her.

So whats the hell with the kids? & why Yukito & Misuzu? Why did that happen to them
So did it work or not? because now there wont be any other person with the skills like Yukito & his mother to save a winged being
Dec 19, 2010 7:20 PM
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After I watched Air, Air in Summer & Air (Movie)
On that order. It made more sense. And it does.
Just that it would of helped to show that they do save Kanna
And why Misuzu dies from being Kanna's reincarnation
And Yukito having some kind of after life going to the past but being a Crow

Thats the only things that should of been made more clear by showing something that could of explained it.
Which they didn't.. but whatever. Its a Beautiful & Amazing Anime x3
Jan 22, 2015 6:42 AM
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I know this thread has been dead for over 4 years. But I finished the anime 3 days ago and pondered a lot about the end. I finally came up with a theory and I would like to share it with everyone.
I will be making a detailed analysis of various things to support my theory.


This sums up my summary. Please bring any loop holes to my notice.

NOTE: Do not rely on the movie for understanding the anime. The movie was made by a different production company. This is always the case with the corresponding anime and film adaptations of Key Visual Novels. The movie, though based on the same source, follows a comparatively different story. The ending and other various things are true to the film only and have nothing to do with the anime. It is a stand-alone media.
Apr 7, 2015 5:39 PM
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aasgo123 said:
I know this thread has been dead for over 4 years. But I finished the anime 3 days ago and pondered a lot about the end. I finally came up with a theory and I would like to share it with everyone.
I will be making a detailed analysis of various things to support my theory.


This sums up my summary. Please bring any loop holes to my notice.

NOTE: Do not rely on the movie for understanding the anime. The movie was made by a different production company. This is always the case with the corresponding anime and film adaptations of Key Visual Novels. The movie, though based on the same source, follows a comparatively different story. The ending and other various things are true to the film only and have nothing to do with the anime. It is a stand-alone media.

I just wanted to say that i extremely like your take on the series.
Nov 22, 2015 5:46 AM
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Hey guys/girls, I just finished watching Air (Loved it but my feels right now). I'm still a bit confused about what happened within the anime itself:
1. Yukito becomes a crow?
2. Is the curse broken?
3. ^ if it was broken why did mizusu have to die?
4. Why did the crow Yukito end up just flying off
5. Who were the kids at the end?

This is my understanding of the various bits but i'm sure i'm wrong.
So Yukito was able to break the curse with his own body as a sacrifice however with the power in the doll he became a crow and was able to be placed back in time so he could always be with Mizusu for the 1000th summer. Mizusu had to die because the spirit of Kanna couldn't be contained within her body and thus lead to her illness and death even though the curse was broken. Yukito as a crow flew off because he wanted to continue pursing the spirit of Kanna to save her??!?!?? (iunno)
and the kids are the final point. With yukito being able to return to the past as a crow, lets just say that, he was able to return to himself after being a crow and pursing his goal to save her. The kids are the final reincarnation of the broken curse and the Yukito who was once a crow had remembered his goal of his past lives, at this point however, finally saving Kanna and allowing her to live once again.

I'm a mess right now, i'm probably wrong but please give me any insight you might have!!!
Nov 22, 2015 5:46 AM

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They all die

Just kidding .Haven't seen it .
Wohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Nov 22, 2015 5:48 AM
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MAH FEELS MAN HAHAHAHA D':
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