Tamayura: Moaggressive's appeal and reviews: The balance of healing and adventure

The appeal and impressions of "Tamayura ~Moaggressive~"

Tamayura: Moaggressive is a TV anime series that aired in 2013 and is an original anime work directed by Junichi Sato. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was broadcast on AT-X, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, NHK Hiroshima, TV Kanagawa, Sun TV, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, Niconico Video, Bandai Channel, d Anime Store, ShowTime, Video Market, and more. Set in Takehara City on the Seto Inland Sea, this work is a heartwarming story about the daily lives of high school student Kaede Sawatari and his friends.

Story and Characters

The main character, Kaede Sawatari, moves to Takehara City when she becomes a high school student. She is 145cm tall and is a small girl, and is nicknamed "Potte" because the way she walks sounds like "potte potte." Kaede wants to create "happiness" by taking photos and connect the hearts of the people around her. The camera she uses is a Rollei 35S, a keepsake from her father.

Kaoru Hanawa, Kaede's childhood friend, always watches over Kaede with concern, but sometimes shows a mischievous side. Kaoru's hobby is making potpourri, and when she goes to a special place, she makes a new potpourri before going out. She senses the seasons from smells, and cherishes adding fragrance to her memories.

Sakurada Asano likes Kaede's photo that is displayed in the Hinomaru Photo Studio and they become friends. Her family runs an inn on Osaki Shimojima Island, and she lives almost alone in an apartment in Takehara. Asano, who is not good at talking, tries to express her feelings by whistling. She sometimes whistles impromptu to match her current mood or the scenery.

Norie Okazaki is a high-spirited girl who is a big fan of Kaede's younger brother, Kaori. She aims to be a pastry chef and plans to go to a culinary school after graduating from high school. Her hobby is making sweets, and she sometimes gives them original names to match the image of the sweets she makes. Although the sweets she makes are delicious, many of them are high in calories, but she herself is thin and does not gain weight no matter how much she eats.

Kanae Mitani is a high school student who attends the same school as Kaede, and is the type who thinks too much and is unable to act. The camera she uses is a PENTAX "Q".

Momoneko-sama is Kaede's favorite, a mysterious cat who lives in Takehara. He has a pinkish color and spends his days relaxing.

Miji Chihiro is a friend of Kaede who lives in Shioiri, Yokosuka City, and they attended the same school from elementary school to junior high school. She communicates with Kaede through letters and emails, and when Kaede's father passed away, she tried to cheer him up. Chihiro is a very emotional person, and her hobby is making stuffed toys of original characters. Her favorite character is "Buyusuke."

Riho Shihomi is a photographer that Kaede admires, and currently continues to take photos with the theme of "sky". She gave Kaede a light blue ticket with no destination written on it, and occasionally holds solo exhibitions in Setouchi. Riho cares about Kaede.

Sawatari Kaori is Kaede's younger brother, a very cute boy who looks just like a girl. He is very attached to his older sister Kaede and tries to accompany her when they go somewhere. Kaori is often treated as a girl by those around him, so his mannerisms are somewhat girlish.

Sayomi Hanawa is Kaoru's older sister and a female college student. She loves photography, but has many other hobbies, and is currently hooked on "mini-explorations of hidden places." Sayomi explores islands in the Seto Inland Sea, and is very caring towards her juniors and those around her. She is sensitive to the feelings of people who are worried or depressed, and gently brightens their mood.

Shinoda Komachi is an elementary school girl who likes Kaori and is a battle type girl. She wants to fight at any cost and is always working hard to get Kaori to notice her. Komachi considers Okazaki Norie her rival and whenever they meet she always provokes her. Her personality has many ups and downs as you can see.

Yairo Chimo is the owner of "Hoboro," an okonomiyaki restaurant frequented by Kaede and her friends. She has a warm personality and cooks okonomiyaki beautifully, captivating her customers. She originally worked as an illustrator, but opened an okonomiyaki restaurant in Takehara and now lives there, watching over the town.

Maestro is the owner of Hinomaru Photo Studio and a camera repair maestro. He has been friends with Kaede's father, Kazuma, since high school, and he is a caring and gentle watchful eye over Kaede. He has a slightly erotic side, but he is a reliable presence for Kaede.

Episodes and thoughts

Episode 1, "Welcome Home to a New Year," begins with Kaede moving to Takehara City. She is filled with both excitement and anxiety as she spends her days with her friends. This episode gives viewers a warm feeling as it shows Kaede's emotional growth and the depth of her friendships.

In the second episode, "Because it's an exciting new step," Kaede joins the photography club and begins activities with her new friends. Her passion for photography and the deepening bonds with her friends are moving.

In episode 3, "The Photography Club is in Full Swing," the photography club begins to take full-scale action, and Kaede and her friends are shown taking photos in various locations. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 4, "A Special Place, Special Feelings," Kaede and her friends visit a special place and take photos of the feelings they have there. This episode further emphasizes the growth of their hearts and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 5, "Let's take a photo for tomorrow," Kaede and her friends take photos for tomorrow. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 6, "I'm going to visit the smile that I can no longer reach," Kaede is shown visiting the smile of her deceased father. This episode further emphasizes her emotional growth and the depth of her friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 7, "Finally, we're all here! So," Kaede and her friends take pictures of the places they went to together. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 8, "Because it was a distant promise from that day," Kaede is shown remembering the distant promise from that day. This episode further emphasizes her emotional growth and the depth of her friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 9, "Because the bamboo lanterns are lit in our hearts," Kaede and her friends are shown lit by bamboo lanterns in their hearts. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 10, "Until that day comes someday," Kaede and her friends imagine the day that will come someday. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

In episode 11, "Thank you again this year," Kaede and her friends express their gratitude for this year. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 12, "And... It's the Season of Departure," depicts Kaede and her friends as they prepare for the season of departure. This episode further emphasizes their growth and the depth of their friendship, leaving viewers in awe.

Music and Video

The opening theme, "The Sea of ​​Beginnings," is a beautiful song sung by Maaya Sakamoto, symbolizing the beginning of a new life for Kaede and her friends. The lyrics and music were written by Taeko Onuki, and the arrangement was by Toshiyuki Mori. This song gives hope and courage to the viewers.

The ending theme "Arigatou" is a touching song sung by Megumi Nakajima, symbolizing the friendship and growth of Kaede and her friends. The lyrics and music were written by Ami Ozaki, and the arrangement was by Jun Sato. This song gives viewers a warm feeling.

Visually, the film depicts the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, coloring the daily lives of Kaede and her friends. Director Junichi Sato has created beautiful images with attention to detail that will leave viewers in awe.

Related works and recommendations

Tamayura ~Moaggressive~ has a related work called Tamayura ~Hitotose~. This work is also an original anime work by director Junichi Sato, and is a heartwarming story depicting the daily life of Kaede and her friends. Please be sure to watch Tamayura ~Hitotose~ as well.

Tamayura: Moaggressive is a work that has a heartwarming story, beautiful images, and moving music. It gives viewers a warm feeling as they feel the growth of Kaede and her friends and the depth of their friendship. Please be sure to watch this work.