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Anime Rave: Honey and Clover Season 1, Fountains on my Face

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Popularity: 10% [?] Published by tj_han July 29th, 2006 in Anime Rave

I finished episode 24 a few minutes ago and I shall do a random rant.

Mannn I really love ALL the characters. Even Kouda-sensei, whose face was never shown. Takemoto, who grew up so much in the last few episodes, makes me want to go on a trip myself.

I’ve never been an arty person, so I can’t really relate to Hagu. While Mayama, Rika and Yamada’s story was interesting, I wasn’t too moved. Lovey stuff doesn’t really get true to me, but I’m a sucker for growing up soul searching journeys, like Eureka seveN’s Renton’s. Takemoto is pretty similar but less angsty than Renton.

I cried 1 time and teared 2 times during these 24 episodes. It was all during Takemoto’s scenes, namely ep 5 when he went back home, ep 23 when he worked as a construction worker and the final episode where my face was in a permanant contortion of emotion. Not as much as other people I think.

I had a lot to say but I can’t get it out. Going through these 24 episodes over a period of three days, watching it at the office, at home and at the dad’s office today, I think I’ve changed as a person. Perhaps I’ll now look at my social relationships, future goals and way of life more seriously. Some of the situations in Hachikuro, I could relate to, having experienced them in real life. Others, I may, in future, since I’ve yet to go to university. But I must proclaim that this is the best life/romance/drama show I’ve ever seen.

The quality dropped somewhat in the middle, coincidentally when Waltz wasn’t the ED. That’s a great song. Yamada cries too much, but I understand why. Out of all the females in the show, Yamada’s probably my favourite but in a sort of MOE way. The feeling of wanting to protect someone who’s naive to the ways of hungry men, even if you don’t like them romantically… I’m sure many of us here have experienced it. What Mayama did may seem selfish to some, but it’s really natural. Another sort of protective love applies to Rika the tragic heroine. Yet another sort of protective love also applies on Hagu, who’s so frail and small. So I really like everyone.

As for the guys, at the start I thought Mayama was the greatest. But Takemoto’s honesty and journey won me over. It’s amazing how he transformed from a crewcut kid who couldn’t express his feelings, to a macho-manly tanned super biker hot handsome hero. Mayama’s still great of course,being able to follow his love yet still taking care of Yamada. Most guys would just take her and dump after use. Morita is special, muchlike Sexy Commando’s Masaru-san. They are both voiced by Ueda Yuji, who uses the same voice and tone for both.

I find both Takemoto x Hagu and Morita x Hagu to be totally feasible. In this sense, it’s a bit like Canvas 2’s main battle. I have mixed feelings about Nomiya x Yamada though. It’s good that he isn’t as bad as Mayama thought he was, but I never did like the idea of experienced lady killers hooking with innocent young girls.

The animation is breath-takingly beautiful. The backgrounds, scenery, fluidity, character designs, everything. The music is perfect, like every ep would have a different sentimental song but the greatest is still the piano version of Waltz.

Special mention goes to Takemoto’s Tower of Youth version 1. When I saw it, I thought it truly represented what he was. Always going on, aimlessly, randomly without purpose and form yet strong enough to not topple. I’m no art expert (or have any knowledge at all) so all the fancy paintings and stuff don’t make any sense. But when something has such strong symbolic meaning, it’s really quite heart-rending.

I’ll never look at bicycles the same way again. Ferris wheels as well. Now I’ll move onto the second season. I wonder what’s going to be in it, since the end of season 1 was pretty conclusive already.

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14 Responses to “Anime Rave: Honey and Clover Season 1, Fountains on my Face”

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1 Sasa 82 comments Jul 30th, 2006 at 3:49 am

Aaaah, very good, you finally watched it!

“Not as much as other people I think.” - I loved the anime, but there was only one single scene that I found touching (and that wasn’t for Takemoto, but for Hagu). I didn’t tear at all… So I guess it’s possible to like Honey & Clover without drowning in tears.
2 Tsubaki 519 comments Jul 30th, 2006 at 8:11 am

Aye aye, I’m starting my H&C marathon today.
3 Os 60 comments Jul 30th, 2006 at 1:11 pm

Season two will come at you faster. You may have to watch an episode twice before going on, except for episode 1. JOSEI!!!!!!!
4 Seth 78 comments Jul 30th, 2006 at 1:34 pm

Okay, I know you’re gonna go watch H&C II now, but I want you to listen very closely to me, because there’s something important you need to do:

WATCH CHAPTER L.
5 Michael 11 comments Jul 30th, 2006 at 7:26 pm

I love you man. I DROWNED in tears. I love you man.
6 TedFox 85 comments Aug 1st, 2006 at 9:46 pm

I’m waiting for the ferris wheel @ marina south to be completed. (if it ever does) I’m definitely going for a few rides.
7 Hige 5 comments Aug 2nd, 2006 at 8:48 am

Takemoto’s homecoming was the only time I genuinely cried like a womang. All this growing up bollocks does nothing for me; it’s ALL about the broken home issues.

His mum… in bed sick… sob
8 VtexGt3 4 comments Aug 13th, 2006 at 1:11 pm

I came across a few scans from magazines with honey and clover pictures, and also the OST cover, in all the chases you see something special between Morita and Yamada, holding hands, and other stuff. Any thoughts on that?
9 kokanaden 79 comments Nov 20th, 2006 at 9:39 pm

Abit late in posting this, but thanks for the recommendation.

While it sort of affirmed my outlook towards life, those still wandering around aimlessly should watch this.

Especially those in 1Obn.
10 paola_teopiz 1 comment Nov 29th, 2006 at 9:21 am

Akanai mabuta kosutte mieru
Pasuteru mo you no mirai ni
Chiribamerarete kigou wo tadoru
Taguriyoseta hyou jou
Nee nan sagashite ita mono
Are wa sou ne itsu dake
Bokura go inryoku ni
Sakarai nagara deatta koro
Sore waratsu no you da ne fushigi isa
Sasayaku you na komorebi no kousaten de
Futari waratsu no you ni ne mawarinagara
Egakidashite yuku mono

Nice!!…Isn’t it?
Love this song….SOoooo Much!!!!…..
11 jOana 1 comment Dec 12th, 2007 at 6:27 pm

i wish that mOrita and yamada wOuld end up tOgether!! i’m reaLLy LOoking fOrward tO that!! knOck knock directOr or writer!!
12 zepherese 3 comments Jul 3rd, 2009 at 11:21 pm

honey looks way better when he is mad looks like he is about to burst into flames
13 zepherese 3 comments Jul 3rd, 2009 at 11:23 pm

you guys reading this ou there check out hell girl its fuckenn asome she’s like super
14 nana 3 comments Jul 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

you guys reading this out there check out hell girl its fuckenn asome she’s like super

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