Audience reviews
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thysupremefriend
I wish I knew what I was getting into before I started this anime. This anime is shoujo in the shallowest way possible.
Do not watch if you dislike when the male lead shows interest in another woman.
Do not watch if you dislike an annoying female side character that is interested in the male love interest and tries to sabotage the relationship between him and the female lead.
Do not watch if you want a happy (romantic) ending.
Do not watch if you enjoy closure.
The fact that this anime is considered shoujo is baffling. Do women enjoy love triangles centered around the male lead as opposed to the female lead? This anime only appeals to women who like drama. Framing interactions between the male lead and female side character as romantic made this anime unbearable to watch.
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I hate to see this anime being compared to other classic romance anime as well as recommended to the ones who watched animes like maid sama or kimi ni todoke.
To be brief, it’s terrible. The story is about a girl whose middle school crush disappeared and the reappeared with a completely different personality, from a sweet, shy boy to a “to cool to care” jerk. The guys a jerk. His genuinely horrible and treats her like crap. The worst? she seems to be a delusional masochist who actually likes being mistreated and played by him.
i got here after watching maid sama and finding this in the “alike section”, with a lot of people recommending it. No. If you’ve watched maid sama you know that even though usui's a complicated guy with some red flags he definitely isn’t a jerk to the fl, totally t…
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It's rare that I write a good review, but Ao Hara Ride deserves it.
Ao Haru Ride is a breath of fresh air in the cliche-ridden Shoujo genre, where i seems like half of shoujo anime are carbon copies of one another.
Ao Haru Ride offers something new, interesting, and touching, with relatable but unique characters, great development, an interesting plot and beautiful, unique art and music that tugs at your heart.
The main heroine is the usual happy, cheerful type, but she has extra layers that make her complex, interesting, and unique Futaba changed her appearance and attitude in order to fit in with her group of friends- she eats a lot, wears no makeup, and makes her hair messy so she won't look cute, because in middle school she was bullied by jealous girls due to the attention she recei…
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Aoharu Ride is one of those animes I found inspirational. Kou surprised me as a character and he showed how people change over time. I was incredibly into the anime that once I finished it I decided to read the manga which was equally impressive! Honestly this anime is one of my favourites and I'll be sure to show Julian soon muhahaha. However, I found the protagonist interesting as Kou brought out another side in her which was oddly cute. Their development throughout the series was adorable and showed the meaning of true love :3 BUT I wish that they would make a second season...
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“But I think it’s natural that not everything you try will go well, right? So, I’m gonna start again from scratch.”
-Yoshioka Futaba
Look at me, I’m stepping out on a limb again. Ao Haru Ride is not a show I would typically watch, but I have slowly adapted my tastes to include the romantic genre of anime. I will add though, Ao Haru Ride would not have been a good show even if romance was my favorite genre. There are sparks of good writing and character development, but they get utterly squashed by the fact that nothing… happens in the entire anime. There’s no bizarre twist, no seriously dynamic characters, not much of anything. The anime is very plain and unfulfilling to watch. But, nonetheless I’ll dive head-first into my review.
As previously stated, nothing groundbreaking seems to hap…
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After a long time debating whether or not I should watch this short anime I decided to give it a shot
Story 8/10
It starts off sweet, 2 people who loved each other in middle school finally reunited, but the problem is that they have both changed and don’t love each other the way they are now. There’s plenty of things to keep you interested in this anime especially if you like romance, comedy and school based anime’s. The plot may seem to drag on a little at times but isn’t too bad once you get into it. One thing that I hated about the plot was the love triangle that was added. It just seemed unnecessary and how quickly Futaba’s friend fell for Kou despite hardly knowing him while the protagonist has known him longer. Despite that the anime was enjoyable.
Art 10/10
I enjoyed the art styl…
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Plot: 7/10
Summary: Ao Haru Ride takes place in your typical Japanese high school like many other animes of its genre. Overall it centers over main character Futaba who is in her second year of high school. It begins with immediate flashbacks to middle school where she meets the sweet Kou Tanaka. The two begin to get close making it obvious that a romantic relationship could start. But because of her classmates' rude comments regarding how appealing Futaba is to guys, she begins to feel insecure. They say that because she is so appealing to the boys in school, girls don't want to be her friend. So in attempt to shed the image of being the "cute girl" she makes the loud statement that she doesn't like guys, AT ALL. Of course Kou overhears this without ever knowing her true feelings. Fast fo…
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**I have only seen the anime of Ao Haru Ride and this review is only based on that.
So as a person who rarely watches Shoujo anime this was a first for me, so keep that in mind.
Ao Haru Ride/Blue Spring Ride/アオハライド ; 12 episode a 20minutes, aired from July to September 2014; Comedy, Drama, SoL, Romance, Shoujo, School; licensed by Sentai Filmworks
Ao Haru Ride starts with a premise that seems typical for this type of anime - a slice of life show that wants to show the development of a romance and of the characters. The story is set in high school and focuses around a small group of teenagers. Mostentimes, these kind of animes are made by the nuances, the art and the soundtrack since the story is mostly very linear, predictable or repetitive. This is partly the case here aswell.
Story:…
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tldr no spoiler - its really short and cute.
i really wanted to rate this higher, it really did very well in so many aspects.
The main characters were well fleshed out and interesting with their own problems.
Each episode was interesting and entertaining. i was never once bored even though they kept it simple. High school kids going through relatable struggles. what else would my 300lb ass want from a cartoon?
Music was really simple but worked so well at climatic points of the show. Just generally really well put together.
But many shows do this. So what makes this show stand out from the others? Not too much i'd say. its just that; a short and sweet show about two characters which should have been, but werent. Its the most cookie cutter plot but it was done well. For that reason i can…
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"If you lose something, just build it again." - direct quote from the main character Futaba.
First off let me just say that the fact that I've read the manga already mildly hinders my ability to separate manga from anime...
MILDY.
STORY:
The story is pretty well done. Of course it has ALL of the shoujo clique's that many shoujo fans will run into.
There's something about the story though that makes it a little more unique than your typical shoujo anime. I did not really sense any corny-ness with the more serious moments in the anime as I would typical feel in a shoujo.
What I'm trying to say it that, it felt real.
The situations felt pretty realistic to me & not so unimaginable or silly.
ART:
Your basic animation and art style for an Anime.
Of course not all art looks the same but th…
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"If you lose something, just build it again. And this time, with greater care."...
...summarises the lesson which the main couple is set to learn through this series. It sure has been an enjoyable Spring Ride for all of us who have witnessed it, I'm sure.
[STORY: 9/10]
This isn't like any of your typical shoujo franchise, where the girl spends more than half the series contemplating about her feelings and trying to choose between guys. What's kind of different for this, is that the concept of 'friendship' is thrown into the mix. Because having a great bunch of pals to hang out with, is comparable to having a great guy to, right? While romance seems to be the main concentrated genre for this series, I feel that on top on that friendship is the one driving the plot on.
[CHARACTER: 9/10]…
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Ao Haru Ride, unlike other shoujo anime with a profusion of side stories, has a very straightforward storyline (although not much of an original one considering that most of its elements are parallel to others with the same setting and genre). What makes it unique, however, is that the conflict is softly given focus throughout the series, causing viewers to feel unanticipated emotions in the culmination of the story wherein the characters reveal their hidden sides (weaknesses and strengths included) and emotional baggage.
I highly recommend this anime to individuals who are looking for a warm and charming anime that will enkindle thrill, sorrow and feelings of hopefulness.
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This is my first review on MAL so excuse me if it's sorta bad d:
I'll be quite honest, I'm usually only really big on anime with magic, action, with comedy and possibly some romance all thrown in. This anime appears to just basically be your usual school/romance anime, but it's so much more than that. I can say for sure that Ao Haru Ride has become my favorite romance anime (not including comedy/romance) there was comedy thrown in but i look at this as a romance, not a comedy.
The story is very basic and isn't totally outstanding but it's the characters themselves that got me hooked. The art is very unique and wonderful (Production I.G. is personally my favorite studio and always seems to do a fantastic job). I absolutely loved this anime and had so much fun watching it, it's a romance…
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12 Episodes.
First of all, if you're a fan of some warm, fuzzy, mild romance anime in which everything turns out for the better, you should probably watch this.
This is a really good romance anime which depicts the romance between the characters throughout the whole series. I enjoyed watching it from the start to the end.
Yes, as in all romance, there is competition and some feels too. But overall, it's very enjoyable. And it's got a complete ending unlike most romance anime I've seen.
The start of the anime is really nice and gets better as the series progresses. And the ending is something that depends on your taste. I won't spoil it here.
But do give it a watch. It is quite nice.
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Love is a lot of things. Especially for young people. Sometimes, love can make you a better person. Sometimes, being loved can make you evolve. Love changes people, for the better or the worse. Such is the simple premise of Ao Haru Ride (AHR).
Plot
The story of AHR is a classic one. Yoshioka Futaba, a normal high school girl, meets her long lost middle school crush, Kou. Neither of the two have feelings for each other any longer, but upon meeting him again, Futaba falls in love. The story is as simple as that, Futaba denying her love, yet chasing Kou all the same. This story is in no way original. But please, do not be fooled by the generic plot. Even without originality, AHR is classic shoujo at is best.
The pacing of AHR is, in my opinion, amazing. Of all the shoujo I have seen and re…
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A white shirt. That's what Ao Haru Ride reminds me of.
As more and more shoujo, school-life animes with all the romance and complications that come with it are released; people are starting to see the typical pattern of the girl meets boy or vice versa. Ao Haru Ride follows this pattern which is present in most popular shoujo/school/romance animes; however this does not mean it isn’t worth your time.
I gave the story a 7 (Good), for the sole reason of the anime exploring the changes that occurs in one’s life when they push themselves out of their comfort zones. The anime encourages young individuals to fully experience their youths and to never hesitate on their decisions which can positively affect their life. It also shows the importance of expressing a person’s individuality, especial…
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I have not read the source material for the show and the following review is for the anime adaption only, the manga, LN or other source material is not included in my review of this anime.
Ao Haru Ride is a character driven romance between the two main characters Kou and Futaba. The show kicks off when Futaba recognizes Kou at her high school and goes on from there.
Story
I pretty much already went over the basic premise but, it's also important to know that Kou and Futaba knew each other in middle school. The premise itself is kind of generic which isn't entirely bad. I liked how the two main characters had met in the past and, now Kou was entirely different for reasons unknown to Futaba and the viewers. It was a good way to hook people.
Art
I enjoyed the art of the show. It was colo…
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Ao Haru Ride is a shoujo romance slice of life manga adaptation of the same name. It follows a story of a curious high-schooler girl wishing to find out what happened to her crush from three years ago and why did he change. It has "generic" and Kimi ni Todoke written all over it just from looking at the cover, and going deeper, it further proves this statement.
Plot:
Futaba Yoshioka is your average 1st year in high school, who wishes to change herself and find new friends. She stumbles across her middle school crush, Kou Tanaka, who has changed his name to Kou Mabuchi. Shocked to find his personality completely changed, she starts testing her feelings for him, all in a…
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*Contains spoilers*
Before you watch an anime, you occasionally check the tags it has got, so you know what to expect from it right? Well, you're wrong with this one.
Ao Haru Ride is supposed to be a romance anime, since the plot is mainly about two protagonists, who go through an inner development and come to the conclusion that they have feelings for another. Pretty basic romance plot.
Ao Haru Ride's plot is nothing outstanding, but it still manages to fascinate you at the beginning.
This anime, does a good job in showing how these characters grow throughout time, but completely ignores the fact, that the characters are bound to confess each others feelings sometime.
What it does, is to prolong this as long as possible, until the time is up and all you get to see is people looking ba…
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Ao Haru Ride (Blue Spring Ride) in the best sense can describe itself as a shoujo. The concept of a childhood girl developing a crush towards a boy is something that has been done over and over before. It also has a sense of innocence as the young Futaba Yoshioka sees boys as ‘violent’. The only exception is a boy named Kou Tanaka who she sees as gentle. The problem is that a simple misunderstanding leads to a separation between the two as Tanaka transfer from school. Simply put, the experiences that Futaba shared with Tanaka is a treasure. But that treasure right now is buried away until one day….
Based off the manga of the same name created by Io Sakisaka, the series depicts a show that hits shoujo at its very core. Recognized perhaps for her character designs from the recent movie (HAL…
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