Larkawolfgirl

Hourou Musuko is definitely a hidden gem that I wish I had discovered sooner. The story is heavy on gender identity and what it means to be comfortable as yourself. A majority of the characters are well-rounded with their own personal struggles. A few being that Nitori is a boy who has always wished that he were a girl, Takatsuki wishes that she was a boy, and Ariga wants to be cute like Nitori and suspects that he is gay. While much of the story revolves around gender, especially Nitori's, it is not the only concern, giving it more of a realistic feel and the message that gender is not everything. I... See full review

The best thing about this series was the intrigue. The very first scene pulls you in telling about a man walking on the beach beside God. The story is interesting because it is both slice of life and supernatural at the same time.
I liked how the mystery lingered even after each new answer was given. For example, even after Otoha explained who she was, you were still intrigued by not knowing what The Promised One meant. It keeps you engaged through the slice of life moments.
There are some things left not completely answered, but I they can easily be overlooked by the mysterious atmosphere of the... See full review