Brighter than the Dawning Blue - Reviews

Finally, a romantic comedy done right. Even though I'm a guy, I have seen many romantic animes and this is probably one of the best. This is one of those feel good stories that leaves you with a smile upon your face. There is nothing new here or out of the ordinary but the ending is highly satisfying. So many animes start out strong but in the end they fizzle out. Luckily, this isn't one of them. The comedy is light without going over the top and the music is rather gentle, no pop stuff here. Give it a try, you'll love it. (You can also cry if you want to.)

Brighter than the Dawning Blue is a fantasy based world were the human on earth were once at war with the humans on the moon. After the war the scars still run deep and a tenuous relationship remains between the lunar people and the earthlings. During this time of peace, the lunar princess, Feena, makes her way to earth on a diplomatic mission to strength ties between the two worlds. While she is on earth she stays at a homestead with the earth’s president’s sectary. While tensions between the two worlds begin to rise how will Feena navigate through these treacherous waters and bring about a peaceful resolution.

With the back story out of the way, I have to admit this story is definitely more of a romance story than a fantasy or comedy. The main aspect of the story revolves around the relationship between Feena and Tatsuya. Tatsuya is the brother of the sectary where Feena is homestead. The development between them is done at a nice pace and it’s just a delight to watch. The story pretty standard for the first half of the series and there is plenty of slice of life moments. The comedy is a nice touch to all the tender moments but I wouldn’t really classify this as much of a comedy anime. All the twists, actions and motives are present nearer to the end and some of them actually surprised me. There were teary and joyful moments and I definitely liked enjoyed the end.

The animations I have to admit weren’t anything outstanding, it was actually pretty standard. It did its job well enough, though if they were better than I think it could have displayed more emotion and bought this anime to the next level.

The music was wonderful. The opening was great I enjoyed quite a lot and the images really showed the kind of emotion to come in the anime. The piano for the background music was wonderful. It without doubt added some real emotion to the anime and set up the scenes brilliantly.

Overall, Brighter than the Dawning Blue was a great watch. The romance was compelling and the hardships that they when through seemed real and realistic based on the story. I would recommend this anime for anyone who is after a decent romance anime.

Brighter than the Dawning Blue - A Light and Wholesome Romance

Story (6/10): "Brighter than the Dawning Blue" is a charming romantic comedy set against a unique premise. The story revolves around Feena Fam Earthlight, a princess from the Moon who arrives on Earth to attend high school as part of an interstellar exchange program. The series explores the cultural and personal challenges Feena faces while adapting to life on Earth. It also delves into her growing relationship with the protagonist, Tatsuya Tsugawa. While the plot is relatively straightforward and predictable, it's the heartwarming interactions, cultural clashes, and Feena's endearing character that make the story enjoyable.

Animation (6/10): The animation quality in "Brighter than the Dawning Blue" is decent, with a bright and colorful aesthetic that matches the lighthearted tone of the series. Character designs are pleasant, and the backgrounds effectively capture the school and small-town settings. While not particularly groundbreaking, the animation serves its purpose in conveying the story.

Sound (6/10): The soundtrack for the series complements the romance and comedy elements. The opening and ending themes are catchy and set the mood for each episode. Voice acting performances are solid, with Feena's voice actress capturing her innocence and enthusiasm, and Tatsuya's voice actor conveying his down-to-earth nature.

Characters (6/10): Feena Fam Earthlight is undoubtedly the standout character of the series. Her fish-out-of-water experiences on Earth and her genuine, kind-hearted nature make her a likable and relatable protagonist. Tatsuya Tsugawa, while not as unique, serves as a suitable counterpart to Feena with his practicality and willingness to support her. The supporting cast, including friends and family members, adds depth to the story and contributes to the comedic and emotional moments.

Overall (6/10): "Brighter than the Dawning Blue" may not offer groundbreaking storytelling, but it provides a sweet and heartwarming romantic comedy. The cultural exchange between Earth and the Moon, Feena's character, and the interactions between the characters create a pleasant viewing experience. If you're looking for a light and wholesome romance with a touch of sci-fi, this series is worth considering.

As for the manga, it's important to note that the anime is based on a visual novel and doesn't have a direct manga adaptation. Therefore, if you enjoyed the anime and want more content from this universe, you may explore the visual novel it originated from. However, there won't be a manga counterpart to compare to.

Crescent Heart is truly an amazing Anime Romance, I necessarily don't like futuristic anime but this has truly changed that opinion. Crescent Love's use of futuristic ideas and the ability to balance it out with modernized ideals within the story is truly fascinating.

Lookinig at it the first time I thought it would be kinds corny, but then I took the time to watch the first episode and found myself lost into this fantasy world. I begin to think, what if..this happened in real life, and if it is possible.

Although I am a 16 year old Highschool student, I found myself about to cry in certain situations within this story. This anime has received my love and will never cease to amaze me. The way in which they have created these scenes and emotion, is amazing. I envy the ones who created this.

Funny how one man begins to raise his debt and in no time turns it into a massive amount near the end of this story.

To be honest I wish that this was longer, a lot longer, because once I start an Anime that I like, I can't stop, I continue on, until I fall asleep. I feel sad that I just started this anime today, and it's over 10 hours later..

This anime told me, with a lot of hard work and dedication, while you're with one that you can rely on, ideals can be turned into more than just dreams, they can be turned into a reality. Never give up...this story reminds me of my motto amongst my group of friends.

"Never Forget,No matter what happens and where you go, WE WILL ALWAYS BE FRIENDS"

With that I have one thing left to say:

 

"The Best Anime are the Shortest Anime"

I'm going to try to keep this review as light on spoliors as I can.

 

Story: The story of Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na -Crescent Love- is nothing special.  Feena shows up at the protagonist's home for a homestay.  How convenient.  Things progress through the series, and Feena and Tatsuya grow closer and closer.  Then something comes along to test their new relationship.  Through the first half of the series, you have plenty of filler episodes, including the omnipresent "Beach Episode."  There is not really thingthing unique about the story in itself.

Animation and Sound: Nothing special, but I'm not a good judge in this area.

Characters: I think this is the portion of the show that got me to give it a good rating.  I like this show simply because Tatsuya is not a pervert.  He is a nice and innocent high schooler (Yes, there is such thing, though they are rare in real life).  While there are more then a few other girls around, none of them express any romantic intrest in him making things complicated.  Feena is also innocent.  The characters are probably a bit too simple.  There is little to no character development for characters other then Tatsuya and Feena.

 

Overall: This show is not a good show if you are looking for a show with complicated characters.  It is also not a good show for those who like harem or echi shows.  However, for those of you who haven't hit the back button yet, this show presents a nice and innocent romance between the main characters.  I've run into very few shows like that, and feel that Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na -Crescent Love- deserves some recognition for that.

Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na -Crescent Love-