Aside from Toradora (the show that made me pay attention to slice of life shows) i cannot think of too many shows that do such a great job of showcasing compelling drama, laughs, and heart warming romance. I try to watch each show objectively recognizing how it is supposed to fulfill its role in its particular genre.

I am relatively new to Anime, and (despite my actual list) my tastes range from the classic DBZ (im old) to my new favorite Spice and Wolf (season 3 please!).

Kokoro Connect is a perfect example of this concept. However, this does not mean that certain shows are objectively good or bad, it sometimes means that a show is an excellent version of whatever In the world of anime and manga this leads many to disregard shows that simply don't fit the criteria of what we find entertaining. With the massive rise in access to entertainment and media/pop culture, we have gotten to the point where our options on what to watch are so stratified that we have the privilege of not liking something because its not our particular taste. But that doesnРІР‚в„ўt detract from what we got: a coda tying off loose ends and giving Kokoro Connect to a well-deserved conclusion.Disclaimer- this review takes into account the 4 episode 'sequel' to the show The only real disappointment is that I would have liked to see more of the CRC going forward without its founding members РІР‚СљFly High, New KidРІР‚Сњ could have been great setup that we donРІР‚в„ўt really get the payoff for. The stories in Perfect Time let Anda bring closure to some of the character arcs still left hanging at the end of Asu Random. Her plan had been to be a teacher, but both the CRCРІР‚в„ўs club advisor and Fujishima give her opportunities to make sure thatРІР‚в„ўs really what she wants to do with the rest of her life. Instead, Iori gets to take the spotlight for the last story РІР‚вЂњ only fair, since sheРІР‚в„ўs the one senior CRC member who doesnРІР‚в„ўt have a romantic partner РІР‚вЂњ as she tries to figure out what sheРІР‚в„ўs going to do with her life after high school. РІР‚СљThe Rest of Our LivesРІР‚Сњ РІР‚вЂњ This story is not a look ahead like the title implies. I think they came to a good answer РІР‚вЂњ while it may have not been codified until now, they realize what the club has been doing all along. While the club started as a place for misfits, Chihiro and Shino need to figure out what its purpose is going forward if theyРІР‚в„ўre going to be able to recruit new members. РІР‚СљFly High, New KidРІР‚Сњ РІР‚вЂњ ItРІР‚в„ўs time for the junior CRC members to become senpai themselves, as the now third years take a back seat and the second years need to recruit new club members from among the incoming students, lest the club be disbanded for lack of membership. It brings her arc from Step Time to a close, and gives the junior CRC members some good moments together too.

Once again I think that FujishimaРІР‚в„ўs story was the highlight of the volume. The idea is to get couples from the school to compete, in events of their choosing. РІР‚СљCouplesРІР‚в„ў Battle RoyaleРІР‚Сњ РІР‚вЂњ Fujishima, up to her usual hijinks as the Love Guru, creates a new school event nominally as a celebration of two teachersРІР‚в„ў upcoming wedding (following up on the CRC getting them together back in Clip Time). As with the first story in Step Time, itРІР‚в„ўs a good reminder of our characters, but not much of consequence happens. She finally gets to meet the rest of the CRC РІР‚вЂњ including TaichiРІР‚в„ўs girlfriend, Inaba. РІР‚СљThe Rina ReportРІР‚Сњ РІР‚вЂњ The first story focuses on Rina, TaichiРІР‚в„ўs younger sister who had a part to play in the events of Asu Random. Precious Time serves as an epilogue to the entire series, showing us snapshots from the CRCРІР‚в„ўs senior membersРІР‚в„ў third year While Kokoro ConnectРІР‚Вs ongoing story was brought to a close with the two-part Asu Random, thereРІР‚в„ўs still one more volume to go in the series. Book Info Kokoro Connect, Volume 11: Precious Time

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