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Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Bokuraga Ita, We were there InformationType:TV Status: Finished Airing Premiered:Summer 2006 Producers:Marvelous, Pony Canyon, Delfi Sound Studios:Artland Genres:Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, Shoujo Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older StatisticsRanked: #2009 22 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Members: 169,679 | Ranked #2009Popularity #617Members 169,679 Add to List * Your list is public by default.SynopsisGoing into her first year of high school, Nanami Takahashi is filled with the hope of making many new friends. After meeting the shy Yuri Yamamoto, she hears about a popular boy in their class: Yano Motoharu. Yuri cares little for Yano because of his past relationship with her older sister Nana, and at first, Nanami doesn't like his attitude either. However, Nanami soon begins to warm up to Yano and takes a liking to him. The two spend more of their time together and eventually decide to start dating. But their love is not without challenges; Yano has trouble opening up to Nanami, since his first girlfriend, Nana, died in a car accident the year before, and she had been with one of her ex-boyfriends at the time.
Finding themselves living in the shadow of Yano's relationship with Nana, Nanami and Yano struggle to keep their relationship afloat amid misunderstandings and heartache with the certainty of their love for each other.
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Characters & Voice Actors| Takeuchi, Ayaka Supporting | |
| Kagawa Supporting | Ichinose, Hidekazu
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| Yano, Mother | Fuchizaki, Yuriko
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Staff| Daichi, Akitarou Director, Storyboard, Theme Song Lyrics |
| Soutome, Kouichirou Director |
| Tanaka, Kazuya Sound Director |
| Takashima, Daisuke Episode Director |
Edit Opening Theme Edit Ending Theme #1: 'Aishiteru' by Mi (eps 1,8,10)
#2: 'Koko ni ite' by Kaori Asou (eps 2,5,24)
#3: 'Sunset' by Mi (eps 3,18)
#4: 'Suki dakara' by Izumi Katou (eps 4,6)
#5: 'Futari no Kisetsu ga' by Nozomi Sasaki (eps 7,9,11,13)
#6: 'Utsukushisugite' by Izumi Katou (ep 12)
#7: 'Kimi ga iru' by Izumi Katou (ep 14)
#8: 'Merry Go Round' by Nozomi Sasaki (eps 15,16,19,22)
#9: 'Kotoba' by Izumi Katou (eps 17,20,21,23,25,26)
More reviewsReviews 26 of 26 episodes seen FauxAzn(All reviews)
451 people found this review helpful |
| Overall | 7 | | Story | 6 | | Animation | 6 | | Sound | 7 | | Character | 7 | | Enjoyment | 7 |
My review will be different. I might save you some time: The first half of the show (up through episode 12) was simply wonderful, hovering between 8/10 and 9/10 for me. I don't even mind what happened on episode 12 — I thought they were both right and both acted right. But. Between episode 13 and the end, it kept drawing out, and out... and out. It became a true shoujo soap drama where one character picks on the tiniest little things and makes the relationship unnecessarily difficult, while the other character can't get away from the past. It was slow and tiresome. I just didn't enjoy this second half very much, but it was still watchable, and you will probably be able to stick through it. Unfortunately, the ending is nothing really worth waiting for anyway.
The main girl, Nanami, plays it so perfectly in the first half though. The way she talks... if I hadn't seen the second half, she'd easily be one of my favorite characters. Animation: low-budget mediocrity galore with mostly static frames, but they do try to be artistic with it (e.g. all the bubbly framing around key scenes, or how they occasionally blank out one eye for effect). Pacing: slower than average. Music: gently compliments every mood, insert songs never feel unwanted or out of place, and they cycle through a remarkable number of ending themes (9!).
All in all, I definitely recommend at least starting Bokura ga Ita, and if the front half leaves enough of an impact, perhaps try a bit of the back half for yourself. It's certainly not awful, but just nowhere near as alluring as the front's wonderfully carefree slice of life, and far more irritating. And it may leave a bad aftertaste.
P.S. — If you do watch the entire thing, be sure to check the manga for the last episode since they leave out a key line after the anime's final scene. (It's in the last few pages of Chapter 31. You'll know it when you see it, but feel free to ask me if you're uncertain.) And if you're up for it, there are 39 more chapters to Bokura ga Ita after this. 26 of 26 episodes seen Hiromi(All reviews)
247 people found this review helpful |
| Overall | 8 | | Story | 8 | | Animation | 7 | | Sound | 9 | | Character | 7 | | Enjoyment | 8 |
Bokura ga Ita is an anime for romance and drama lovers. I, personally love the genre so I enjoyed BgI to its fullest (mind you, not as much as something like Kanon), however, BgI really leaves you with overwhelming emotions. The story revolves around Takahashi Nanami and Motoharu Yano, two high schoolers who unexpectedly fall in love. As the series moves on, we get to see the ups and downs of their relationship that eventually climaxes when both of them must truly mature or move on - the choice being particularly difficult for Takahashi. Throughout the story, the viewer is introduced to various problems every couple faces from past influences to jealousy -in the end it's quite a simple plot outline with very gripping dialog (for a drama, that is).
Animation is taken care of very well - there's a water color-esque feel akin to Honey & Clove mixed with standard inked anime. The animation won't wow you but it's still nice to for the eyes.
Insert songs create a perfect scene where emotion must strike a chord. Music can make or break a scene and although the songs are prevalent during climaxes, they always seem to get the job done.
There's about 4-5 main characters that truly effect the plot - a couple of them are boring and static however the three main ones are the ones you'll come to love or hate. BgI is the type of anime that makes you feel for the character and sympathize with them; although you may not be in Takahahi's shoes, she'll often narrate her thoughts and feelings to you.
Overall, I'd suggest this for romance/drama lovers - I truly enjoyed every second of this anime and I'm searching for the manga right now. The plot, while simple provides a lot of entertainment for the viewer - whether you cry or laugh, Bokura ga Ita delivers what it's good at. 26 of 26 episodes seen Xinil(All reviews)
143 people found this review helpful |
| Overall | 7 | | Story | 7 | | Animation | 7 | | Sound | 8 | | Character | 7 | | Enjoyment | 7 |
Let me try my best to make this review short and to the point. First, Bokura ga Ita is drama. Drama, drama, drama. If you don't want to watch a couple go over countless drama scenarios over and over and over, then don't bother with this show. Second, and this might be a slight spoiler, but if you like one of the male leads more than the other, this will make or break the series for you. The male lead that I liked a lot didn't win out in the end, so naturally, I'm a little bitter (okay, more than a little). Third, don't expect real life situations or problems. I don't believe Nanami or Yano handled a lot of their situations like a normal couple would. I'm definitely no expert on relationships, but sometimes you know how things would have happen. It's TV folks, expect some 'Ooooookay' scenes.
And as for my last point. The series was good enough to watch, but not good enough to warrant a 'go see it now' from me. As I said, I was dissatisfied with the Anime ending, so I will most likely pick up the manga to see where it leads. Judging by my desire to read the manga after watching of the Anime, I should think that says it did well enough to see. á 26 of 26 episodes seen Two-Hands(All reviews)
88 people found this review helpful |
| Overall | 9 | | Story | 10 | | Animation | 8 | | Sound | 10 | | Character | 10 | | Enjoyment | 10 |
Story: A girl falls in love with a popular guy through which the guy falls in love with her as well and then they started going out. Then things start to take a turn for the worse as the girl begins to question the guy's past which shakes their relationship. A story of love, heartaches, sercrets, dreams, etc. This is a show which couples can relate..or even those who still couldn't find love...you'll know the hardships of being in a relationship as well as the things that make it so wonderful. The series also has a bit of slapstick comedy to lighten up the mood. Quite a nice touch in my opinion.
Art:
Well, I couldn't say much about the art..it's simple. The characters don't look that cool or awesome as other animes, but they are characters which will be remembered. The bakcgrounds are simple, almost like they were just watercolored.
But despite the simplicity of the art, it's realistic. The characters clothing is a big example. They change clothes every episode or even during an episode. and the designs for the clothes are nice too.
Sound:
Since this is a romance series, expect that there'll be a lot of drama and sad moments just as much as happy ones. The background music really goes well with the mood of each situation and just at the right time. I almost shed a tear at one point in the series coz of the situation and the music was just sad...I give the music team a thubs up! no two! XD
Character:
The reason why this anime is great. The plot alone isn't enough to make you interested in watching a series, the characters do. And here the characters make you hate them at some point, or feel sorry for them at other times. There is no real antagonist in this story coz all of the characters are acting out of their feelings, and when you're in love, sometimes it's hard to see if what you did or said is wrong until you see the result..and there's also character development especially in the two main characters (Yano and Nanami).
Overall:
If you love romance, or romance anime to be particular, this is a definite must watch!
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