Glasslip
Glasslip

Glasslip

2014TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

What if you hold the power to hear the voices or see fragments of images from the future? Would that be a good thing or a bad thing? Glasslip follows the life of Touko Fukami, an aspiring glass artist born from a glass artisan family. She enjoys her worry-free life in Fukui, save for the fragments of images that she sees on occasion. On her 18th summer, she meets the transfer student Kakeru Okikura at her school, and then again at her favorite café called Kazemichi together with all four of her friends. The voices from the future lead Kakeru to Touko, and his arrival disrupts her mediocre existence. All six of the friends must face their most unforgettable summer full of hope, affection, and heartache.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Osamu DezakiGenres: Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural

Plot Summary

In the small town of Fukui, a group of high school friends grapples with the bittersweet emotions of impending adulthood and the fear of separation. Their summer takes an unusual turn when a transfer student named Kakeru appears, claiming to be from the future and able to see fragments of time. As the friends navigate their relationships and uncertain futures, Kakeru's presence introduces a mystical element that forces them to confront their deepest desires and anxieties.

Critical Reception

Glasslip received overwhelmingly negative reviews from both critics and audiences, largely due to its confusing plot, underdeveloped characters, and perceived lack of coherent narrative. It is often cited as an example of a series that failed to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its nonsensical and convoluted plot that offers little to no resolution.
  • Characters are often perceived as bland and their motivations unclear, leading to a lack of emotional investment.
  • The supernatural elements, while intended to add intrigue, ultimately confuse the narrative rather than enhance it.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Glasslip are scarce, but those available generally echo the critical sentiment, pointing to a confusing story and unengaging characters as primary drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The anime was produced by P.A. Works, a studio known for visually stunning slice-of-life and drama series, which made the poor reception of Glasslip particularly surprising for fans of their work.

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