Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
MidniteAndBeyond
This one really surprised me! They managed to tell a sweet and suspenseful story in only 6 episodes! So many rom-dram-coms that are twice as long have a tendency to drag things out and neglect to fully develop its cast to their maximum potential. It only makes it more impressive that this story was so solid and enjoyable without ever feeling like we were being rushed for time. The two leads had a LOT more going on than I initially thought they would. Both have their personal struggles that we get to see, rather than having one of them act as a one-dimensional savior/love interest to the other who gets all the screen time. Both are equally flawed. Both are equally relevant to the plot. And both become equally changed by one another's presence in their lives. I would've liked to have learned…
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It's basically a movie length with 6 episodes, for thar reason I expected most of the clichés cut from this anime that plagues most 12-24 ep romance anime. To some extent the anime is free from the usual bullshit, except that the main story is written around a trope that you see coming from miles away.
Not gonna spoil it, but it's gonna be very obvious very early on. However the delivery is good, it almost makes up for the tropey story. I can say the ending is also braver than what romance shows usually do.
But it's still a shame that the story is just sooo predictable. Even in the short timeframe there's a good amount of character development, the scenes and emotions make sense most of the time, the dialougues are enjoyable. It keeps you on the edge and makes you impatient, in a good w…
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As someone who's been in their fair share of awkward relationships, this anime resonated with me on a deep level.
The characters, Miou and Haruki, are so beautifully flawed and relatable. Their struggles to navigate their feelings, insecurities, and communication mishaps had me nodding along like a bobblehead. I loved how the anime didn't shy away from portraying the messy, often painful aspects of love.
The animation is gorgeous, with vibrant colors and expressive character designs. The soundtrack perfectly complements the emotional ups and downs, often leaving me misty-eyed.
What really impressed me, though, was the writing. It's like the creators tapped into my own inner monologues and put them on screen. The dialogue feels genuine, the situations are realistic, and the character dev…
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This was a decent, if cliched and somewhat unoriginal, anime.
This anime follows two high school students, both of which are friends and seem to want their friendship to be more, but neither can manage to take the steps needed to make their friendship actually *be* more. So far, we have a pretty bog-standard romance.
Quite frankly, it's so predictable I was calling out plot points a minute or two before they actually happened.
This in itself isn't an awful thing - sometimes you want predictability in an anime and this one provides it. There aren't many surprises, there's quite a bit of emotional drama but it all tends to get wrapped up with a neat little bow, and, well, if that's the kind of thing you'll like you'll get it here.
Probably the best thing about this anime is the art. It's…
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I've head of this romance anime quite a while ago but never went into it. No idea why. And I hate myself for that. This anime really pictures well so many aspects of life in such little amount of time (6 episodes).. It really impressed me. Thus, the animation, the story and ending (no spoilers I promise) is what's making it shine so much.
The animation quality is phenomenal. Sure there is better out there, but the fact that it only lasted 6 episodes compared to the recent years standard 12-13 episodes series make it so that budget was probably put on the quality over quantity. And it shows, vfx and the barebone movement of the characters are fabulous. You don't get any useless panties shot or whatever, which is also very relaxing. We get to focus on what's important and what's beautiful.…
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10cm attempts to answer a question many high school students face, what do you want your future to look like? The story is deeper than just high school and looks at mental health, love, and one's journey of life. To be quite honest the relationship between the main characters and how they were connected curated an interesting dynamic between them and all the side characters. The anime does a good job of connecting the side characters to the story of the main character, in just 6 episodes. Furthermore, the emphasis on creating art and making films throughout the anime highlights how deeply connected the two fields are.
If one is an avid romance watcher then this may not be the perfect series, but for those just trying to watch something short and light with a bit of emotion, this anime is…
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I've had this one on my Plan to Watch for quite some time now and I'm sad I didn't watch it sooner. When I saw it was only 6 episodes I thought to myself, "There's no way that this will be a solid anime, 6 episodes is not nearly enough to develop a solid story and develop the characters." I was wrong. The way that they were able to develop the characters and story in just 6 episodes was nothing short of an amazing show of their expertise. It's not easy to develop characters and story so strongly in such a little amount of time but the studio managed. Not only was the writing beautiful, but the visuals were so appealing to the eye. The heavy use of warm colors gave the show a soft feel and further helped the story. This is definitely an anime that I wish was longer but it's also a nice chan…
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I watched Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta, also known as "Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart." Here are my thoughts:
This is just a 6-episode anime, so I'll try to be brief. Although you can watch this show on its own with ease, it is sort of a sequel. There is a sorta-prequel movie with the same cast, but the MCs from this anime are minor supporting characters instead (and vice versa for this anime – the movie MCs are supporting characters). The sorta-prequel movie I'm referring to is Zutto Mae Kara Suki Deshita; I didn't particularly like it (for pretty much the same reasons as this anime) and rated it 4/10 when I watched it 2 years ago. Anyway, moving along from this preamble...
As you might guess, this is a typical highschool romance show. I found it quite mediocre.…
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slight spoilers!!
(mmc = male main character / fmc = female main character)
one of the most disappointing romance animes i’ve seen. was extremely difficult to get through for only being 6 episodes. the mmc and the fmc spent 4/6 episodes not even talking to each other. this anime took the course of about 9 years, 7 of which they didn’t spend communicating. they’ve had a crush on each other practically since their first year of high school and neither of them took any steps do further the relationship. even the reason they weren’t talking for several months was a waste of time. the fmc just felt nothing but pity for herself for like 3 eps and i couldn’t feel pity for her. even when they got a chance to actually fix the problem, the mmc was literally like “that was it? you didn’t talk to me…
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This anime is a concise yet engaging series that guarantees an enjoyable experience. It artfully portrays the tumultuous nature of youthful romances, chronicling the ebbs and flows of love, from the initial spark to the frequent squabbles that threaten to extinguish it. The series effectively highlights the immaturity that often characterizes early relationships and the attendant challenges that ensue. It provides valuable insight into the pitfalls and obstacles that young couples encounter on their journey towards lasting love and fulfillment.
This anime imparts invaluable lessons on maintaining open communication, as staying silent and failing to express oneself only leads to confusion, issues, and insecurity. It offers a nuanced portrayal of young love, from the initial spark of infatua…
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Our love has always been 10 centimeters apart is beautiful.
The way they condensed such a beautiful and simple love story into 6 episodes is commendable to me. I can name so many romance anime that had to reach 12 or 24 episodes to do what this anime did. The pacing was great, the characters had enough depth for you to empathize with their struggles and personal issues, and the romance shared between Miou and Haruki was so simple yet so lovely to witness.
The art style was sub-par, and honestly, I find myself laughing at some scenes that weren't drawn as detailed as the other ones in the anime. While the art wasn't commendable, I still give my commendation to the team for making sure that the emotions that surged through Miou and Haruki were given light to make the audience understand t…
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I would call this anime “The show of the fkn stupidest girl alive”.
The idea of this plot/story is good! The pace was also good, but the execution was trash because Aika Miou is so bland and retarded!
In order to be able to finish this anime you have to skip ep 4 because she ruins the execution of the story with her masochist nonsense.
Isn’t making this into a movie more optimal?
Anyways, the ending is beatiful if you take it lightly.
It’s just 5 eps if you skip #4 so now go watch it if you are still thinking about it, maybe you can enjoy it if you take this anime lightly.
Don’t spoil yourself below if you can easly watch 5 eps of anime.
Spoiler zone ahead;
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Too bad Aika ruins some of the ending... Imagine waiting for a man 7 years who you never even fucking kissed. Did she visit him…
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I think if I only talk about romance element then this is best. The feelings shown in this anime are 10 on 10. Art style was also satisfactory. This is not a solo series. You have to watch the two movies first , 'I have always liked you' and 'The Moment you fall in love'. But watching it solo is also okay. When I watched the movies I thought this is a average franchise but this season is just outstanding. One of my favourite anime seasons of all time. Better than most romance animes . I will recommend this to everyone who likes romance genre. Thank you for reading.
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This anime is awesome even though it has a lesser number of episodes compared to the usual seasonal anime. The soundtrack used are on point that it gave an added emotion to the scenes. The build up of the story is good especially on the second half of the show. This anime is so refreshing and inspiring. It teaches about love, dreams, patience, hope, and that no matter what happens there are people out there that are sincerely waiting and cheering for you. It can be your friend, family, loveones, or someone who admire you so do not take yourself lightly. To end my review, I can consider this anime as one of the best short anime series that I have watched. So, give it a try guys, it is worthy of your time!
Read at the sourceShamaster78
This series is great if you want a decent engaging story that is not long. The story is short, concise, and doesn't hold it's punches.
The way this anime contrasts themes of love with serious themes such as death and remorse gives this anime a unique feel. The story seems light hearted at first, as if just a normal slice of life, romance anime like "Say, I love you" or "Blue Spring Ride" but then all of a sudden something extremely serious and personal between the two main characters is introduced. The emotions of the main characters during the time following this event are written well. Exploring insecurities that both characters have and showing how they overcome them.
If I could give it a more accurate score, 9.5 is spot on. The story is good for the most part, but falls short in a fe…
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Recommendation: A nice, short watch for romance fans. It isn't amazing, unique or essential, but if you like these sorts of sentimental dramas, you'll still be able to enjoy it. Minor spoilers below.
10 cm is a nice, but predictable love story overall. As you can likely tell from the title, the story is mostly about various plot contrivances that keep the main leads, Haruki and Miou, from getting together even though it's clear from the moment the series starts that they're already in love with each other. It takes a few twists, but you'll see them coming from a mile away. It's not necessarily a bad thing, since that just means it's progressing naturally in a way that makes sense to the viewer, but it also means that the series stays firmly within your expectations and never takes any ris…
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Our Love is always 10 centimeters apart is a romance anime based on characters from a separate movie and other source material, I found this anime on Mal after browsing for good romance anime, I decided to give it a watch, and it was pretty decent, it's definitely not one of the best romance anime tho like Sakurasou, Your Lie in April, Afterstory and all that, but it still looked interesting and had a pretty cool premise. It tells the story of a girl named Miou Aida and a boy named Haruki who have been in love since the first year of highschool one being a painter, the other being a movie director, despite their strong feelings towards each other and spending a lot of time together, their romance doesn't progress because they are both shy when it comes to confessing, plus they always end u…
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If you are just starting to get into romance anime and want a drama induced storyline, then this is the anime is for you. I think it's a good beginner anime for love story fanatics since it does not leave you expecting too much, but it's enough to get you hooked.
To tell you the truth, I was not disappointed since I didn't expect much to begin with - only 6 episodes for character development in a coming of age story. You can't get attached to these characters, so if you are looking for a quick fix this one is decent. However, if you are looking for depth, try Hachimitsu to Clover. Nevertheless, the story is an interesting one, but a bit overused.
Art is lovely, but it's not astounding, it is as though it's missing something.
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This review contains mild spoilers for the beginning of the series.
Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart, which I'll refer to from now on as "10 Centimeters" because ye gods that's a mouthful, is a straight fastball, high heat right down the middle. It knows exactly what its strengths are, and it sticks to them. In that sense it reminds me of Violet Evergarden, another melancholy drama which came out a year later, though the setting and subject matter are much different.
10 Centimeters focuses on two characters in their final year of high school, artist Miou and filmmaker Haruki. It's the old trope about opposites attracting. Miou is a shy girl who lacks confidence in herself and her talent. Haruki is cocky and brash. They walk home together every day, and sit on the most memora…
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It was a pretty good show. The characters behavior is understandable, the art style is pretty and the plot wasn't annoying at all. I really liked it.
Main protagonist is talented guy with big dreams and charming easy-going personality who falls in love with a second main character Miou ( another creative soul). Bring two creative people with absolutely different personalities and you will see a great match. These two were meant for each other from the beginning.
I like the atmosphere of "we are meant to be but let's wait" because it makes you feel like you are waiting for something big, something special. As long as you are waiting you story isn't finished. Same as in Bokura ga Ita where we all had to burst in tears, main characters have to be in a waiting mode the whole show. It's norma…
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