Review of H2O ~FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND~ - moving and tearful

The appeal and reviews of H2O ～FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND～

"H2O ~FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND~" is a TV anime series that aired in 2008, and is based on an 18+ game by Makura. This work is known as a solid juvenile renaissance that depicts the brilliance and suffering of youth, and was loved by many viewers. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"H2O ~FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND~" aired from January 4th to March 21st, 2008. It was broadcast on UHF and AT-X, and is made up of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. Animation was handled by ZEXCS, with director Tachibana Hideki, series composition by Hanada Jukki, and character design by Okuda Jun. Kadokawa Shoten, Kadokawa Pictures, Broccoli, NTT DoCoMo, Klockwork, and ZEXCS are part of the production committee.

story

Takuma Hirose, a boy who lost his mother at a young age and is emotionally scarred, transfers to his late mother's hometown of Sagoromo Village to recuperate. There, he meets three girls, Kohinata Hayami, Kagura Hotaru, and Otoha. Through his encounters and interactions with them, Takuma comes to terms with his own emotional scars and grows as a person. This is the story of adolescence graffiti depicting a summer that is purer than youth and crueler than pure love.

character

The main character, Takuma Hirose, is voiced by Ami Koshimizu. Although he is confused by his new environment, he connects with the girls he meets. Hayami Kohinata is voiced by Hiromi Sakurai, Hotaru Kagura is voiced by Ryoko Tanaka, and Otoha is voiced by Mia Naruse. Other unique characters include Hamaji Yakumo (Yui Sakakibara), Yui Tabata (Mio Yasuda), and Maki Hisakado (Yoko Honda).

Main Staff

The original story was written by Makura, with original illustrations by Motoi4%, Tsukune, Suzuri, Kagome, Sukaji, and Kurengumi. The project was planned by Takeshi Yasuda, and produced by Atsushi Ito, Ryoji Obata, Hidenori Uchino, Tsuyoshi Natsuno, Hiroyasu Asami, and Nobuhiko Sakaiwa. The music was composed by Junpei Fujita, and the sound direction was by Takeshi Takadera. The animation was produced by ZEXCS, and the production committee is run by the "H2O" Production Committee.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Katayubi no Icarus" (One Winged Icarus), with lyrics and music by Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden), arrangement by Jin Fujima (Elements Garden), and vocals by Yui Sakakibara. The ending themes are "Kazahane" and "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND", with different lyrics, music, arrangements, and vocals. The inserted songs are "Switch On♪", "life", and "Magical Girl Magical Otoha Theme Song Magical O・TO・HA・".

Rating and Recommended Points

"H2O: Footprints in the Sand" has been highly praised for its realistic portrayal of the brilliance and suffering of youth. In particular, the protagonist Takuma's growth despite his emotional scars, and the relationships between the unique characters are fascinating. The story unfolds in beautiful natural surroundings, making it a visual treat.

The recommended points include the following:

• Deep story : The story depicts the struggles and growth of youth, and will deeply move viewers.
• Charming characters : The relationships between the unique characters will never get boring.
• Beautiful visuals : Natural backdrops and beautiful animations make for a visual treat.
• Emotional music : Theme songs and insert songs add excitement to the story and stir emotions in the viewer.

This work is recommended for those who like youth anime and those who want to enjoy a deep story. Please give it a watch.

Broadcast information

"H2O ~FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND~" was broadcast on the following stations:

• Teletama: January 3, 2008 to March 20, 2008 (Every Thursday 25:30 to 26:00)
• Nara TV: January 3, 2008 to March 20, 2008 (Every Thursday 25:30 to 26:00)
• Chiba TV: January 3, 2008 to March 20, 2008 (Every Thursday 26:30 to 27:00)
• TOKYO MX: January 3, 2008 to March 20, 2008 (Every Thursday 26:30-27:00)
• KBS Kyoto: January 4, 2008 to March 21, 2008 (Every Friday 26:00-26:30)
• Shinetsu Broadcasting: January 4, 2008 to March 21, 2008 (every Friday 26:45-27:15)
• tvk: January 5, 2008 to March 22, 2008 (every Saturday 27:30 to 28:00)
• Gunma Television: January 6, 2008 to March 23, 2008 (every Sunday 25:30 to 26:00)
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: January 9, 2008 to March 26, 2008 (every Wednesday 27:38 to 28:08)
• TV Hokkaido: January 10, 2008 to March 27, 2008 (Every Thursday 26:30 to 27:00)
• Fukui Television: January 17, 2008 to April 3, 2008 (Every Thursday 25:20 to 25:50)
• Kumamoto Broadcasting: January 28, 2008 to April 14, 2008 (Every Monday 26:20-26:50)
• BS Asahi: February 4, 2008 to April 21, 2008 (Every Monday 26:00-26:30)
• AT-X: September 22, 2009 to December 8, 2009 (Tuesdays 11:00 to 11:30)

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• First time/Takuma (2008/01/03)
• Second Hour/Hayami (2008/01/10)
• The Third Hour/Hinata (2008/01/17)
• The Fourth Hour / Hamaji (2008/01/24)
• The Fifth Hour / Kagura (2008/01/31)
• The Sixth Hour / Yui (2008/02/07)
• The Seventh Hour/Hotaru (2008/02/14)
• The Eighth Hour / Otoha (2008/02/21)
• The 9th Hour / Hozumi (2008/02/28)
• The 10th Hour / Kohinata (2008/03/06)
• Eleventh hour/Hirose (2008/03/13)
• Twelfth hour/H2O (2008/03/20)

Conclusion

"H2O: Footprints in the Sand" is a work that depicts the brilliance and suffering of youth in a realistic way, and has been loved by many viewers. It is packed with many elements, such as a deep story, attractive characters, beautiful visuals, and moving music. It is a work that I would definitely recommend to those who like youth anime and those who want to enjoy a deep story. Watch it and feel the growth and emotional journey of Takuma and the girls.