May 15, 2017
This is my first review. I tried my best to keep this as spoiler-free as possible. I felt compelled to write this because Pla-Memo is my favourite anime and I found it underrated, and the current reviews are also degrading its reputation. I watched Pla-Memo for the first time 3 months ago and after re-watching now I decided to write this review, I haven't changed my mind that this is my overall favourite anime.
Story: 10/10. First of all, the anime perfectly complies with its genres stated. The drama is really great, one can feel it even in the very first episode. Later on, the romance
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becomes also astonishingly remarkable. And of course the plot itself is Sci-Fi as the anime is being held in some future where the "Giftias" become fashionable. I found many people disliking the idea of the "Robot-human", yes it is over-powered and may be dangerous, but Giftias do have many advantages. Most importantly, Pla-Memo is different from any other drama anime, it is unique, the idea of giftias itself differentiates it from the mainstream drama like characters simply dying for instance. The plot is outstanding. There is also a very wide variety of events happening in merely 13 episodes, I was surprised the first time I completed the series. The first half of the season mainly focuses on introducing you to the life of the characters and their job at SAI Terminal Service. After this comes the more intense romance part, I found it just flawless. After watching the last episode you'll get me. Of course there were also comedy components in each episode.
Sound: 9/10. There is not a great range of music but quality is definitely present. The opening theme and ending theme have great potential of bringing tears after you completed the series. You can even notice slight changes after each episode if you watch closely. Of course as it is a drama, there are so many sad songs, they fit superbly though. The other sounds are also very well-organised; you can get chills, there are screams, cries, laughter, but very co-ordinated balance.
Character: 10/10. Isla and Tsukasa are in the spotlight for the anime. Isla is one of my favourite characters, she is a short and clumsy giftia but has human feelings. Her past is extremely riveting, and how it is revealed throughout the anime and how her character gradually changes is so satisfying to watch. Tsukasa is not really a superlative character but he is very considerate, he greatly cares for his partner. Besides the two leading characters, we have the duo of Michiru and Zack, if one has read the manga beforehand, the presence of these two fellows can be even more entertaining while watching the anime. Michiru, the classic tsundere, and Zack casually making fun of her is so fun to watch. I also liked all the other members of their circle, Yasutaka is here for the comedy, Sherry for the seriousness, Constance is a very nice guy... and Kazuki actually plays an exceptionally important role, both in guiding the main protagonists to do their job smoothly as well as in buttressing their personal relationship.
Enjoyment: 10/10. The first time I completed this anime was in one-sitting of about 4 hours (from 8pm to past-midnight more precisely). It was extraordinarily emotional, "the feels" were real ! I felt the "depression feeling" that I rarely get after watching a drama (until now, only Pla-Memo and Clannad: After-Story made me feel so, comparingly, Angel Beats, AnoHana and Your Lie in April are nothing, thats my opinion). You even realise some very true stuff about life itself, I can relate, for example, like Isla's quote: "Having happy and beautiful memories don't always bring you salvation. The more beautiful a memory is, the more painful it can become." That was deep. Yet, until now I did not come across any anime as beautiful as Pla-Memo, certainly that is my own idea, but all of this review is to encourage those who haven't checked the anime yet to go and watch it. However, if you do not wanna cry or get depressed, I may recommend you NOT to try this. Pla-Memo is a passionate drama, I privately love drama/romance genres like this (though this anime is distinctively special). Still, I am not saying that you are forced to cry while watching this, its all about opinions, but it is a fact that the emotions are greatly present and if you are a romantic-drama fan, it is definitely worth the try!
Overall 10/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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