A Place Further Than The Universe Art

Okay, let's talk about A Place Further Than The Universe, or Yorimoi as the cool kids call it. It's a show that tugs at your heartstrings. But have you really looked at the art?

Don't get me wrong! It's a beautiful anime. The story? Amazing. But sometimes, I wonder about the art style.

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

Prepare yourselves. I'm about to say something that might be considered blasphemy. The character designs? A tad generic, maybe?

I know, I know! Hear me out. They're cute. But if you swapped Mari's hair with Hinata's, would you even notice? Just kidding… mostly.

Seriously though, anime faces can be a bit same-y. Big eyes, small noses, the usual. It's a classic for a reason, but… well, you know.

The Backgrounds Though…

The backgrounds are where it's AT. That's where the real artistry shines. The Antarctic landscapes? Breathtaking!

I could stare at those snowy vistas forever. Forget the characters. Give me more penguins and icebergs! They truly make Yorimoi's art special.

The colors are fantastic too. The blues and whites are so crisp and clean. You almost feel cold just looking at them!

Character Art vs. World Building

Maybe the animators spent all their budget on the backgrounds. I wouldn't blame them! Antarctica isn't cheap to animate, even in anime.

It makes sense, right? You want to emphasize the "further than the universe" part. The environment is a character in itself.

The world becomes the character. It is where the four girls develop in the story. I can see why it's given so much attention.

Emotional Impact

Look, I'm not saying the character art is bad. It serves its purpose. It helps convey emotion. And believe me, there are a lot of emotions in this show.

I cried. You cried. Everyone cried. Don't even try to deny it. This anime is a tearjerker!

The animation during those emotional scenes? Chef's kiss! Those close-ups? The subtle changes in expression? Fantastic!

So, What's the Verdict?

A Place Further Than The Universe is a masterpiece. The art, as a whole, works. It's beautiful, even if the character designs are a little familiar.

I mean, who am I to judge? I can barely draw a stick figure. Maybe that's why I focus so much on how the art feels.

It feels amazing! It is worth the watch just to experience Antarctica in animated format. Just try and not compare them to other popular shows.

Final Thoughts (and More Unpopular Opinions?)

So, the next time you watch Yorimoi, take a closer look. Appreciate the backgrounds. Appreciate the overall atmosphere.

And maybe, just maybe, you'll agree with me. Or maybe you'll think I'm crazy. Either way, it's all good!

One last thing: did anyone else think Shirase's purple hair was a bit much? Just me? Okay, I'll see myself out.

"Let's go where we can't live normally!" - Mari Tamaki