Tamayura ~Graduation Photo~ Part 1: Impressions and reviews of Kizashi: Reaffirming a beautiful everyday life

The appeal and evaluation of "Tamayura: Graduation Photo - Part 1 - Buds"

Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - The Sprouts is an anime film that was released in theaters from April 4th to August 29th, 2015. This work was produced as an original anime and was produced by TYO Animations under the direction of Junichi Sato. The film is short but intense, with two episodes, each 51 minutes long, and was distributed by Shochiku Media Division.

Story and Characters

Tamayura: Graduation Photo is a story about the youth of the protagonist, Sawatari Kaede, and her friends. As Kaede is about to graduate from high school, she returns to her hometown of Takehara City, where she meets new friends and grows through photography. The first part, Kizashi, delves into Kaede's feelings as she nears graduation and the bonds she forms with her friends.

In addition to the main character Kaede, the other main characters are her friends in the photography club, Mako, Rio, and Nori. Each has their own unique personality and plays an important role in supporting Kaede's growth. Kaede's family and the local people also add color to the story, creating a warm atmosphere.

Visuals and Music

The visual beauty of this work depicts the beauty of the four seasons against the backdrop of the scenery of Takehara City. In particular, the scenery that Kaede captures through her camera allows the audience to share that beauty and heals the soul. In addition, Director Junichi Sato's particular sense of color gives the entire work a warmth and gentleness.

The music was composed by Mina Kubota, and the background music plays a role in enhancing the emotion of the story. In particular, the music resonates pleasantly in the scenes where Kaede takes photos and interacts with her friends, stirring the emotions of the audience. The theme song, "Hidamari," also has a gentle melody that seems to symbolize Kaede's state of mind, further deepening the worldview of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Buds has been highly praised as a work depicting the end of youth and a new beginning. In particular, the story, which carefully depicts Kaede's growth and the bonds with her friends, has captured the hearts of many audiences. The beautiful scenery of Takehara City and the visual beauty filled with director Junichi Sato's attention to detail also add to the appeal of the work.

This work is not only appreciated as a coming-of-age anime, but also as a heartwarming human drama. It is loved by many people because it gives viewers an opportunity to look back on their own youth through Kaede's growth. In addition, the scenes depicting friendship and family ties warm the hearts of the audience and move them deeply.

Recommendations and related works

For those who enjoyed "Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1: Seeds," we also recommend the sequel, "Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 2: Wind." This one depicts Kaede's further growth and new bonds with her friends, allowing you to experience even deeper emotions. You will also be able to get even more emotional by following Kaede's growth and the bonds she forms with her friends throughout the series.

We also recommend the "ARIA" series, also directed by Junichi Sato. This series is also characterized by beautiful scenery and a heartwarming story, and has a common appeal with the "Tamayura" series. In particular, "ARIA The ANIMATION" and "ARIA The NATURAL" are works that depict the growth of the main character Alice and her bonds with her friends, and you can feel the beauty of youth.

summary

Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Buds is a beautiful work that depicts the end of youth and a new beginning. The story carefully depicts the growth of the main character Kaede and her bonds with her friends, the beautiful scenery of Takehara City, the beautiful visuals filled with director Junichi Sato's attention to detail, and Mina Kubota's soothing music will deeply move the audience. Through this work, you will be able to look back on your own youth and reaffirm the importance of friendship and family ties. Please come and experience this moving story at the theater.