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Kanon · 2017-09-15, 10:51

To me, Sakura Quest would fit more in the slice of life category rather than drama.

nicky. · 2017-09-15, 11:54

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Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Take a look at these threads:
https://forums.animesuki.com/tags.php?tag=choice+awards

Interesting. Is it an open vote or a "committee" that does it?

SeijiSensei · 2017-09-15, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanon

To me, Sakura Quest would fit more in the slice of life category rather than drama.

I'd agree with that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicky.

Interesting. Is it an open vote or a "committee" that does it?

AnimeSuki members are invited to nominate candidates in a variety of categories. (The categories have been debated for years so let's take them as a given.) The highest scoring nominees then get voted on in the final round to determine winners.

Here is the nomination thread for last year:
https://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=146248

and here is the voting thread:
https://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=147008

bakato · 2017-09-20, 11:41

It's finally over and it was one hell of a ride. The ending was my favorite kind. A tearful parting and a new beginning.

Stark700 · 2017-09-20, 11:41

Finished this today.

It was a great show overall. Only problem I had was the story as it occasionally felt sluggish but it was still overall an intelligent series that capitalized on everything it accomplished. 25 episodes was the perfect amount that got me invested into the anime as a whole.

Also thought that many of the characters' social issues can be relatable in real life.

The finale was an perfect ending that revisited all the ideas of the show again to celebrate this anime. I really hope PA Works can make more stuff like this in the future. 8/10.

Kakurin · 2017-09-20, 14:12

Very nicely done ending with good closure for all characters. Was a bit unsure during the first half of the first cour what to make of it since it was a tad sluggish and rough at times. But the second cour was quite good and managed to touch upon the problems of an aging society in the countryside quite intelligently.

Dop · 2017-09-20, 15:35

Now that was a really really good ending. Just very well thought out, and with the main characters moving on to the next stage in their lives having learned and changed based on their year long experience of trying to turn round the town.
Sure, in the early days they muddled things up and made lots of mistakes, but they all grew from the experiences they had.
The show left you with a very positive feeling overall.

Definitely a favourite of the last two seasons.

Wandering Soul · 2017-09-20, 16:30

That was a well done ending. The characters bid farewell to one another and then go on to start a new chapter in their life. The path they all took was also consistent with how their character was developing.

The show was slow in the beginning and I did see it struggling to get out from under Shirobako's shadow in some places, but in the end it managed to come into its own in the second half.

Master_Yoma · 2017-09-20, 21:09

A very nice ending and the play went off with out a problem but then there Kadota who all most didnt make it do to being an idiot and didnt check the tank

8/10 going to miss the gang

Infinite Zenith · 2017-09-20, 22:57

I'm going to break the pattern and give Sakura Quest a perfect ten because I relate with it at a personal level. The destination ended up being a stepping stone, and was a very fulfilling one to watch. It's a fantastic showing of social challenges facing rural Japan, packaging it into a very instructive and entertaining combination that made the anime one worth looking forwards to each week.

serenade_beta · 2017-09-21, 02:31

Spoiler for final thoughts:

Kanon · 2017-09-21, 11:40

I really liked the characters in this show, and that's about it really. We got some good episodes when the story focused on their development, but nothing that was really memorable to me. The show attempted to explore some interesting subjects, but they didn't dig deep enough. It felt like the writers were afraid to take risks. As for the ending, I got some strong Persona 4 vibes. After spending a year in an unknown town and making lots of friends, the protagonist leaves on a train while his friends wave him goodbye.

7/10. Good effort, but could have used stronger writing.

inisipis · 2017-09-21, 16:07

"Well, my job here's done!" ... slowly walks away

It's been bothering me, where is the mayor of this town?

Anyway. It's been an enjoyable ride. To watch these five girls grow and see them work hard in an in-show span of one year is quite delightful. Soul sisters for life.
I like how it's time to move on and face up the next challenge each decided to take. I bet if Ririko decided to travel here first stop would be Yoshi's new island.
As stated by Kanon above, the ending feels like Bro'tagonist parting at Persona 4, which I think is fine. Every countryboy would feel the same when finally leave home and head on to new life.
The show in not particularly special, just rural life nostalgia, but the cast of characters surely grow on you and it's quite a fun watch.
I will surely miss these girls.

Kanon · 2017-09-21, 16:31

I've been wondering about the mayor too. It seemed like Kadota was in charge of everything when he was just the president of the tourism board.

blakstealth · 2017-09-26, 19:51

Maybe he's dead.

blakstealth · 2017-10-03, 13:50

the one time that I wished that we had a beach episode...

Kanon · 2017-10-03, 17:19

Indeed... what a shame.

Jamibu · 2017-10-03, 19:11

Samples of Sakura Quest "BEST" soundtrack album:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/8QjS_9oFeZU

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Infinite Zenith · 2017-10-05, 19:00

I can't believe just how much is packed onto the soundtrack. All of the BGM pieces are also cleverly named after flowers.

SeijiSensei · 2018-04-20, 10:20

Real-life rural communities on which Sakura Quest was based stage event to revitalize the pond.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...l-pond/.130596

2017-09-15, 10:51	Link #301
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	To me, Sakura Quest would fit more in the slice of life category rather than drama. __________________

2017-09-20, 11:41	Link #304
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	It's finally over and it was one hell of a ride. The ending was my favorite kind. A tearful parting and a new beginning. __________________ Jcafe is up!

2017-09-20, 11:41	Link #305
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Finished this today. It was a great show overall. Only problem I had was the story as it occasionally felt sluggish but it was still overall an intelligent series that capitalized on everything it accomplished. 25 episodes was the perfect amount that got me invested into the anime as a whole. Also thought that many of the characters' social issues can be relatable in real life. The finale was an perfect ending that revisited all the ideas of the show again to celebrate this anime. I really hope PA Works can make more stuff like this in the future. 8/10. __________________

2017-09-20, 14:12	Link #306
Kakurin 大佐 Join Date: Jun 2013	Very nicely done ending with good closure for all characters. Was a bit unsure during the first half of the first cour what to make of it since it was a tad sluggish and rough at times. But the second cour was quite good and managed to touch upon the problems of an aging society in the countryside quite intelligently. __________________

2017-09-20, 16:30	Link #308
Wandering Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: America	That was a well done ending. The characters bid farewell to one another and then go on to start a new chapter in their life. The path they all took was also consistent with how their character was developing. The show was slow in the beginning and I did see it struggling to get out from under Shirobako's shadow in some places, but in the end it managed to come into its own in the second half. __________________

2017-09-20, 15:35	Link #307
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Now that was a really really good ending. Just very well thought out, and with the main characters moving on to the next stage in their lives having learned and changed based on their year long experience of trying to turn round the town. Sure, in the early days they muddled things up and made lots of mistakes, but they all grew from the experiences they had. The show left you with a very positive feeling overall. Definitely a favourite of the last two seasons.

2017-09-20, 21:09	Link #309
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	A very nice ending and the play went off with out a problem but then there Kadota who all most didnt make it do to being an idiot and didnt check the tank 8/10 going to miss the gang __________________

2017-09-20, 22:57	Link #310
Infinite Zenith Operation sneaky sneaks IT Support Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hic et ubique	I'm going to break the pattern and give Sakura Quest a perfect ten because I relate with it at a personal level. The destination ended up being a stepping stone, and was a very fulfilling one to watch. It's a fantastic showing of social challenges facing rural Japan, packaging it into a very instructive and entertaining combination that made the anime one worth looking forwards to each week. __________________ Last edited by Infinite Zenith; 2017-09-24 at 23:00.

2017-09-21, 02:31	Link #311
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for final thoughts: As far as the first half goes... It was honestly pretty bad. As in, straight boring. Once they fi----nally got out of Chupacabra-ing the entire time, it finally got better. Though frankly, it wasn't really that interesting. It was understandable, so it isn't as bad as Glasslip, but it was just... there. I get what it wanted to do, but... And I'm not sure why, but the last episode had terrible animation quality. Anyways, meh. If they yet again plan to make a "Work" anime, please use a different character designer or at least make it so that the character doesn't look like the long lost twin of a previous anime. 7/10 PS: The 2nd OP was atrocious. __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2017-09-21, 11:40	Link #312
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I really liked the characters in this show, and that's about it really. We got some good episodes when the story focused on their development, but nothing that was really memorable to me. The show attempted to explore some interesting subjects, but they didn't dig deep enough. It felt like the writers were afraid to take risks. As for the ending, I got some strong Persona 4 vibes. After spending a year in an unknown town and making lots of friends, the protagonist leaves on a train while his friends wave him goodbye. 7/10. Good effort, but could have used stronger writing. __________________

2017-09-21, 16:07	Link #313
inisipis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines	"Well, my job here's done!" ... slowly walks away It's been bothering me, where is the mayor of this town? Anyway. It's been an enjoyable ride. To watch these five girls grow and see them work hard in an in-show span of one year is quite delightful. Soul sisters for life. I like how it's time to move on and face up the next challenge each decided to take. I bet if Ririko decided to travel here first stop would be Yoshi's new island. As stated by Kanon above, the ending feels like Bro'tagonist parting at Persona 4, which I think is fine. Every countryboy would feel the same when finally leave home and head on to new life. The show in not particularly special, just rural life nostalgia, but the cast of characters surely grow on you and it's quite a fun watch. I will surely miss these girls.

2017-09-21, 16:31	Link #314
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I've been wondering about the mayor too. It seemed like Kadota was in charge of everything when he was just the president of the tourism board. __________________

2017-09-26, 19:51	Link #315
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	Maybe he's dead.

2017-10-03, 13:50	Link #316
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	the one time that I wished that we had a beach episode...

2017-10-03, 17:19	Link #317
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Indeed... what a shame. __________________

2017-10-03, 19:11	Link #318
Jamibu Ninja Space Pirate Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Lurkdom	Samples of Sakura Quest "BEST" soundtrack album: YouTube https://youtu.be/8QjS_9oFeZU Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

2017-10-05, 19:00	Link #319
Infinite Zenith Operation sneaky sneaks IT Support Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hic et ubique	I can't believe just how much is packed onto the soundtrack. All of the BGM pieces are also cleverly named after flowers. __________________

2018-04-20, 10:20	Link #320
SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	Real-life rural communities on which Sakura Quest was based stage event to revitalize the pond. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...l-pond/.130596 __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images