EF – A tale of melodies – Ep 01

It’s been a year since I watched A tale of Memories. An entire year to be exact. I’ve been waiting quite abit to catch a tale of melodies, the second season. I’ve quite forgotten what the first season was about, but I do recall it having a lasting impression.

A tale of Memories impressed me with their graphic and presentation style. It was very varied. The story line doesn’t drag you in, keeping you as a viewer, but it does present something very colourful to view. I also thought that the topics of loneliness and significance was dwelled on very well. I’m hoping that the sequel achieves the same.

As per previous, the anime has two concurrent storylines. Episode 1 basically gives an introduction to both.

Himura Yuu looks for Nagi Hirano, who is painting a nude painting of herself -_- After a quick banter, they end up shopping, after which they end up meeting Amamiya Yuko. Amamiya questions if Yuu remembers her, and he does….

The second story continues from a tale of memories.  Hayama Mizuki, counsin of  Aso Renji, ends up spending her vacation time over at Renji’s house. There, she is introduced to Shuuichi Kuze. She seems to like him, even though he is pretty mysterious, and seems to have some weird habits. Unknown to her though, Kuze is suffering from some illness….

Thoughts

I always thought that the first series had too many scenes that looked like it came straight out of a visual novel. The second series gives the same impression

Luckily, the “innovative” and impressive style of presentation is still there. Some might like it, some might not. I like it. 

I haven’t been watching anime for quite a while. (other than staple stuff like bleach and toradora) . I do hope to get back to blogging with this series. Generally, the first episode leaves me satisfied.