Bloom

I know, a 40+ dude probably isn't the target audience for this, but I just can't help it.

I'm sitting here watching every episode with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes looking forward for the rest of the show to release.

I think what gets me is that the communication in this show is just what I'd want the real world to be like, but it never is. The characters actually think about the intentions of others and interpret things charitably. While they are filled with self doubt, they express their love and gratitude in a genuine way and I think everyone who's ever felt like Rintaro or Subaru wished they had someone like Kaoruko in their lives.

Most of all it's just so nice to see an anime where you don't spend five seasons of people not talking to each other and instead just assume everything all the time.

It's the type of story that's made for anime, because you get the perfect balance of inner monologue and interaction with others, that would be very hard to pull off in another medium.

Do yourself a favor and check it out, but bring plenty of tissues unless you're made of stone.

This is truly something. Instead of boring plot, unnecessary fan service and stupid things happening we see an amazing slow burn story. The pacing, the fluidity is great. Also the production was top notch. The characters are well written and very likeable. My favourite is Usami ofc (dude is literally me lol😂) The osts were also note mentioning. But what I loved the most is that instead of blue bolling us with stupid writing they went straight to the point. The Ending was amazing. Absolutely loved it. Cannot wait for for. I might just check the manga who knows. Anyways it was such pleasant experience. Fragrant Flowers gets a 8.8/10

/10 from me.

It's a school romance anime, but not a shallow one. It discusses relationships from a psychological perspective, delving deeply into the characters. Love here has reasons; it's not just something that appears out of nowhere.

In the end, it shows that people may not always agree, and that's okay. Still, the anime doesn't leave anything up to interpretation - it always explains the characters' motives and feelings after presenting them, from a follower's perspective.

The anime feels fresh and different, though there have been other romance anime that achieved a similar balance before, but not many.

Overall, it's not your typical romance anime - rather, it's nice and cosy.

Final Rating: 8.5/10"

As a manga reader who watched the anime before, I must say I was already familiar with the work and therefore the events. I have to admit I didn't have much faith in Cloverworks because of things like what they did with Horimiya and its pacing, but I was surprised by this.

I was pleasantly surprised, as they managed to raise the quality, and although, generally speaking, it's not at the level of the manga, there are some scenes that surpassed it, and they knew where and when to elevate the quality to convey the story effectively.

Regarding the story, characters, plot, narrative, etc., having already read the work, it touched my heart very warmly when I needed it most. I was amazed at how real the characters felt to me without being exaggerated, each receiving their respective development and role (even more so in what follows the anime in the manga). They interact naturally with each other, and their maturity and respect in acting and facing problems are undeniable (a double-edged narrative element, in my opinion).

The story isn't the most original or complex, despite being somewhat so; it manages to reach the viewer in a simple and empathetic way and connect with them. The pacing doesn't feel too long or too short; each event unfolds naturally and precedes the next without losing the narrative flow or the progression of events. They've shortened some moments from the manga, including one important scene in my opinion, but it doesn't ruin the overall development of the story.

To sum it all up, in my opinion, this is one of the best ongoing romances, and one of the best of the last five years at least. It has everything to some extent. However, there are several aspects that could be improved, but overall, I think it's a well-crafted work with well-rounded characters, and it's enjoyable for most romance anime enjoyers.

My heart can't take this level of pure, wholesome romance. The pacing is slow but intentional, every glance and silence hits deeper than most dramatic love confessions. The visuals are soft and soothing, matching the warm emotional beats. The chemistry between the characters is beautifully subtle yet powerful. I smiled, I blushed, I melted. If you want an anime that heals your soul and makes you believe in quiet love again, this is it. This story deserves a full anime adaptation - it's too beautiful to stay just on paper. The characters feel real, the emotions are honest, and every moment leaves a lasting impression.