Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora

As of today, I've decided to blog about a new topic. This is the first entry of the new section I would like to call Anime Treasures.

Basically, here I will blog about anime series that I have watched thoroughly and believe they deserve a great amount of recognition. Whether they are famous or obscure titles, old or even new, these series left a good impression. Without further ado, here is the first series.

Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora translates to "The Sky in Which a Half-Moon Rises". This series first debuted in 2006 and it ran for six episodes.

The story is about a seventeen year old boy named Yuichi who is being hospitalize over the winter due to having hepatitis A. He often sneaks out of the hospital at night only to be beaten by the nurse when he returns.

One day, he happened to meet Rika, a girl of his age, in the opposite wing. She's a natural beauty but also a very selfish girl. Although she led him by the nose, he is soon attracted to her. However, when Rika told him about her illness, he realized why she acts so selfish; she doesn't have long to live.

The characters aren't perfect; they have flaws but that makes them seem closer to human. Seeing Yuichi struggling with his new found relationship with Rika is the core of the show. It was a treat watching the young couple cope with their situation and what is to come.

Some of the characters were just intolerable, not all of the jokes were successful at being funny and it was mostly misplaced. Some situations can seem unrealistic and it would of been better off as a drama show or a comedy; not both. The animation is alright but some of the supporting characters look off.

It's not a perfect show and I am certain not too many people have heard of it. But it is an addicting show and you can finish it in an afternoon. Six episodes is perfect; any longer and the story would of dragged on. The show was a hit in Japan where it spawned manga, light novels, five drama CDs and a live action drama.

If you enjoyed movies like A Walk to Remember, this is a good series to check out. Even if you don't, well everyone could use a little drama in their life. This show is great for guys and girls, so don't judge me.

Why do I like these kind of chick shows? Okay, masculine thoughts...