Audience reviews
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Wiz-Pip
I would consider myself a bit of a safe person in terms of anime taste; I tend to like what other people like, and I tend to dislike widely disregarded content. It’s extremely rare that I look at a score on this website and strongly disagree, except for comedies (which is so subjective that I hardly count it).
This, this right here is the most dumbfounded I’ve ever been with a MAL score. Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (or KakeKoi apparently) outscores Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the first season of You and I are Polar Opposites, Fate/Strange Fake, Goodbye Lara, and is close to the score of Witch Hat Atelier and Nippon Sangoku (I haven’t seen this one, but people seem to love it). I don’t like to focus on scores, I don’t think it’s productive, but I’m just trying to illustrate…
Read at the sourceSinister_9
Some love stories are not simply about falling in love, but about learning to appreciate life, cherishing the time we have with the people we love, and finding hope even in the darkest moments. Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky is one such story, a deeply emotional romance that reminds us of the beauty of human connection and the profound impact one person can have on another's life.
What makes this story particularly special is the contrast between its two protagonists. Kakeru a regular young man who prefers to keep his distance from others, who lives in an emotional darkness, he is introverted, carries past trauma, and feels isolated from the rest of the world, on the other hand Koharu, a young woman who lives in a physical darkness due to her blindness, but has a cheerful, outgoi…
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I went into this anime with absolutely no expectations. After reading the synopsis, I thought it would be another generic drama anime that starts off strong but gradually falls off. But I couldn't have been more wrong.
Every episode made me reflect on how important it is to appreciate the little things in life. It beautifully reminds us that even the smallest, seemingly insignificant moments can become precious memories as we grow older. The way this anime delivered its emotional moments felt so natural and genuine that even the simplest scenes left a lasting impression.
By the time I finished watching, I was genuinely at a loss for words. I could only sit there in awe. It felt like watching a masterpiece being painted, one brushstroke at a time, until everything came together into somet…
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This anime is a gentle and sweet experience that doesn't rely on forced drama or heavy tears to make an impact. Instead, it wraps you in a really comforting and soothing atmosphere from start to finish.
While the core story might seem simple and not heavily plot-driven, its subtle and steady pacing is exactly what makes it so special. It doesn't need exaggerated plot twists to keep you engaged; it thrives on its cozy, healing narrative that simply leaves you feeling at ease.
Visually, the art style is a perfect match for this vibe. The soft animation and pleasant color palette beautifully complement the comforting tone of the story, making every single episode a relaxing watch.
The characters are what truly make this series shine. They are wonderfully well-rounded and feel very human. T…
Read at the sourceMouldyBreastMilk
i'll keep this review short. love unseen is an overall well executed romance anime but with a slightly less than ideal ending.
usually i don't like tone shift in the middle of seasons from any anime. but this anime has a good plot related reason to have one. so it's fine. but i do think a tiny bit more foreshadowing in the first half of the season would do the overall storytelling much good, making the tone shift more natural and less abrupt.
the visuals are great but contains a lot of still frames. it needs a bit more motion. same problem with angel next door.
i like the way this anime portrays empathy. empathy in this anime is realistic without extravagant grandiose. and i think about this specific point a lot after watching.
the ending is perhaps the weakest link of this anime. the…
Read at the sourceTerraQuantum
It's rare for a romance anime to leave such a strong impression on me. I honestly didn't expect to like *Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.* this much.
The premise is simple: a girl who can't see and a relationship that slowly develops between the two main characters. But that simplicity is also one of the anime's biggest strengths.
What I liked the most was how natural their relationship felt. It doesn't rely on unnecessary drama or exaggerated romantic moments. Sometimes, simple conversations, walking together, or the little things they do for each other are enough to make their relationship feel real.
I also like how the heroine's condition isn't just used to make the story sad. The anime focuses more on how she lives her life and how they gradually learn to…
Read at the sourceHeyCallMeBlaze
The first 6 episodes are like the first 14ish episodes of SAO. Very good, fun watch, high quality and memorable. Then after Ep7 they just throw out all the good graces and shit developed out the window. The first 6 episodes dont really give me the right amount of time to care about the characters to the full extent required to pull off the 7-12th episode stuff. Its honestly baffling how people think this is good. All the other anime that have done type of thing have done a significantly better job. Im actually SHOCKED people rated the last episode so high. I cant believe I wasted 2 hours watching the last half.
Read at the sourcexShiningxMoonx
7.5/10
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky paints an endearing, yet messy picture of the transformative power of love. The free spirit Koharu is the perfect match for the sullen and socially awkward Kakeru, who struggles to appreciate the world around him until their chance meeting. Their budding friendship to eventual romance is very heartwarming, sincere and true to life; there is no forced comedy, drama, or fantastical stakes as the pair gets to know each other—at least at first.
Unfortunately the story structure starts to crumble at the midpoint, where the two must face separation due to cruel a twist of fate. The deep subject manner in of itself is not the problem, but our heroes’ reaction (specifically Koharu’s) to the situation that immediately loses credibility with the viewe…
Read at the sourceEpicGamingChair
Falling in love with a blind person and discovering the struggles of their everyday life what a unique anime. The first 6 episodes do a great job creating your normal gradual love story. It was wholesome and interesting diving into the mind of interacting with someone who is blind. I understand being hesitant to ask about their blindness and not dont appear to be ignorant or judgemental.
However, thats where it ends. All the sudden halfway through the show it resets everything and acts like a Your Lie in April. It feels rushed and lost all the feel good romance it was building. The ending feels rushed overall. I loved everything, but after that set back I just forced myself to continue.
Some people may enjoy the switch up, but for me it wasn't what I was looking for and it honestly pis…
Read at the sourceYuripuro
This is a romance anime that I am for the most part satisfied with, although it did have potential to be better. I loved the whole aspect of the anime that involved diving into the daily struggles that come along with blindness, and how to deal with them. It was something that I haven't really seen done in a romance anime at all, and it made this anime feel very fresh and unique.
The first six episodes were for the most part perfect. The pacing was good, and watching Kakeru Sorano transition from not wanting anything to do with any minor inconvenience/activity to actually putting himself out there was really satisfying. But then came a massive transition in the plot in episode 7.
A major shift happens in the story that is honestly dumped out of nowhere onto the viewer, and it takes the l…
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Hello there. I see that, once again, people mix entertainment with good. Well, you can also enjoy bad media (hence "my guilty pleasure") and thats not a bad thing, you don't need to be so reserved to like those..
Why I'm saying this (again and again and again)? Because this anime is sht, but people tend to see a "drama" in high regard by default, because feelings of "aww, damn". Aka, heart manipulation. Because most people are scared to say bad things about a sick person (and by extension, a media with such subject), so that they don't appear as a low human being. Because they must appear with empathy or something. So, an anime with some sort of "medical condition" of any kind, for them translates to "it made me feel, so it must be good". By using the same logic, people that hit puppies,…
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They say the people most likely to write reviews are those who didn't enjoy a particular thing. This is a rare case where I felt obligated to write a review, not for the reason that the show wasn't enjoyable, but because this show had a chance to be something great and just fell a bit short. It's a unique take on an all-but-too-familiar romance formula, and it starts great. There are some glimpses into the characters' backgrounds and some really great moments as the characters get to know each other. Around the midway point, the show goes for a big twist, and that's where it really takes a tumble. The pacing really falls flat; certain sections are very dragged out, and strange, undisclosed jumps in time make it hard to keep track of how much time has passed and what's going on in the chara…
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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky had been on my radar for a long time, I was super excited to watch it and now that it's finally wrapped up I can say I absolutely loved it! It's quite reminiscent of other romance anime like Your Lie in April and I Want to Eat Your Pancreas however it's still very unique and tells a much different story.
Art Style/Character Designs - 7
Animation - 6
Themes/Romance - 10
Characters - 9
Story - 9
Emotional Moments - 10
Music/OP/ED - 7
Enjoyment - 9.5 While this anime wasn't visually amazing, I think it generally looked good all around. I liked how the characters looked but the colors were a little flat. As for the animation, it was fine, it got the job done but wasn't anything impressive. I would have loved to see this show animated with a bigger budge…
Read at the sourceDesirelle
Unfortunately, after episode 6, it turns into a generic tearjerker that seems far more interested in desperately trying to make you sad than in developing what made the story interesting in the first place.
The first half had a genuinely unique premise, especially with its focus on blindness and how it affects everyday life, relationships, and the way someone experiences the world. It felt fresh, surprisingly grounded, and I was genuinely curious to see how those themes would develop further.
Instead, the second half gradually pushes that original premise into the background and replaces it with increasingly heavy-handed melodrama. At some point, it becomes painfully obvious what the story is trying to do emotionally, and once you recognize the pattern, most of the dramatic moments becom…
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This story is a good example of a very ambitious writer who dug themselves into a hole, hit rock bottom and somehow found a way to dig even deeper.
If I could review the first and second half of this series separately I would probably rate the first a 8/10, a cozy, nice and rather innovative story in the romance sphere. The second half I would probably rate a 3/10 if I could. My feelings for this series can be best described as watching a farmer raise a cow from a sweet little child, feed it, nurture it only to one day decide to gut it and leave it grasping for air for 5 weeks straight only to grab the shotgun and put it out of its misery.
For reference I am a big fan of the series "Smoking behind the supermarket" which follows a very simple recipe - it has some core basic principles a…
Read at the sourceHezartfX_X
It was one of the sweetest, cutest, and most emotional series I have watched so far. I genuinely got teary-eyed, and it felt as if a new emotion had formed inside me. My feelings have reached a point where they cannot be described with words. Somehow, I managed to see this finale without getting spoiled, and it was definitely worth watching. They have shown very well just how much suffering people who experience problems like these in our society go through. I wish it had been made with a higher budget and could have reached an even wider audience, but even in this form, the naturalness of the characters and the sense of empathy it gave the viewer were truly quite impressive. Especially while I was watching this series, I started paying more attention to the tactile paving for visually imp…
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I do not often write reviews but I felt it nesessary here.
I was expecting a generic romance anime, but boy was I wrong. This anime will add a new perception onto how you view other people you encounter in your daily life. Everyone has struggles, including me and you. Every person is going through something. It is a deep and heavy story that deals with real emotion and character development that makes you able to relate in your own way. The characters are given weight and do not feel like empty shells meant to fill the episodes.
I recommed watching it but be warned that you will probably cry. Enjoy ya'll : )
Read at the sourceOmochikaeReee
In the hands of a different studio with a higher budget, we could have had a modern classic on our hands, but what we got feels like an anime that’s writing desperately wants to move you, yet feels constantly stunted by its uninspiring production.
Story: The premise and first half give you the impression this will be a slow-burn romance with light drama. However, there is a twist halfway through the series that only the most attentive (and knowledgeable) of viewers will notice the foreshadowing for, which, while it does not change the genre from being a romance drama, it does shift the topic away from blindness. As someone disabled, I started watching this anime because I wanted to see more disability representation, so this shift was disappointing to me.
(If you are drawn to this anim…
Read at the sourceAltitudeAssassin
I don't write reviews very often, but I felt the need to write one after completing this series.
If you are lucky enough to have someone in your life that you treasure and plan to spend eternity with, this is a must watch. An emotional story that follows a blind girl and a boy who comes to grips with the realities of her condition. This piece is realistic in every sense of the word, from the emotions down to the story. You find yourself invested in the characters, and how you will feel about the ending is largely up to you. Overall, I would repeat: If you have someone special in your life, I would give this a watch. The perspective it provides is powerful.
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I honestly didn't expect this anime to affect me this much.
I went into it expecting a beautiful romance, but by the end, it felt like so much more than that. The way it handles illness, fear, hope, and the importance of having someone beside you really got to me.
What I loved most was the idea that sometimes you don't need someone to solve all your problems. Just having someone who stays with you, understands what you're going through, and gives you a reason to keep moving forward can mean everything.
The romance felt really genuine because it wasn't only about the happy moments. There was also the fear, uncertainty, and emotional struggle that came with their situation. Seeing the characters support each other made their relationship feel much more meaningful to me.
And that final ep…
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