Great review for a great series ^^ The art for FMoS was definitely one of my favorite part of the manga and the music for the series definitely deserves all the praise there it can get :D
Full Moon wo Sagashite tv Review
Twelve-year-old Kouyama Mitsuki was devastated when she was diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the throat. She had made a promise to the boy she loves that she would one day become a singer, but her illness made singing impossible. To make matters even worse, two angels of death, Takuto and Meroko, appeared to Mitsuki and informed her that she only had one year left to live! This news provides an even greater motivation for Mitsuki to fulfill her dreams, and with a little bit of divine intervention, she begins her quest to become a professional singer so she can be reunited with Eichi before time runs out.
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Story & Characters
Full Moon wo Sagashite is one of the few anime that I actually enjoy watching that's not either full of action, or adventurous scenes. The story is based on 12-year old, Kouyama Mitsuki, who loves the sing and hopes to become a singer one day. However, the tumor in her throat may be the cost of her voice, even her life...
There are, of course, many happy moments in this anime as well. ^-^ Parts such as the first appearance of the two "Shinigami" that are here to take Mitsuki's life after her time is up. And many other sweet moments you would share with the leading role, Mitsuki.
"Say.. isn't Mitsuki only 12 years old? And she got throat cancer... how does she become a singer anyways
o_O...?"
Well here's the answer! Mitsuki is one of only ones that could see Shinigami, and with the help of the Neko
Shinigami (Also known as Kira Takuto ^-^), she turns into a 16-year old girl everytime she needs to go audition...
record for her singles/albums... and everything that relates to her 16-year old singer identity, Full Moon.
Of course, there are many conflicts in the story (including love problems =P) but that's definitly for you to find out on your on ^^' I'm pretty sure you don't want me to spoil it for ya xD
Be sure to watch this anime! 'cuz it's one of my favs so far :D
Rating:
Art
The animations of Full Moon wo Sagashite are really cute. ^-^ However, they're not as great as the anime that were released at the same time as Full Moon.
You may not find them to be very detailed, and the artwork isn't really full of originality either. The character designs are quite plain, and you wouldn't really be much surprised about them 0_0. But nonetheless, you would still love them if you're a fan of cute, and nice animations ^.^
So for this anime, I would rate it 8, just for the kawaiiness and the not-so-bad quality animations ^^/
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Sound
Since this show is mostly about music and singing, the quality of the soundtrack would of course, be at its best quality. :D Each song resembles different parts of the anime. Parts where Mitsuki began her new singing career, when she was in search of her loved one, and her feelings towards everything that has happend to her.
Every song you listen to would give you different feelings. Such as "New Future", that would tend to give you lotsa hope when you listen to it, and "Eternal Snow", that would make you wanna cry because of the way Mitsuki's seiyuu (the lead vocalist of a J-POP music group, Changin' My Life, or Myco) sings the solo piece.
Overall, Full Moon songs are one of my favourites and I just have to listen to them every day, or else I'd feel like I haven't done something that day V_V So get the soundtracks if you can :D
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Presentation
Originality... this anime's full of it! ^o^ Normally, you think that 'musical' anime would just be a about a person wanting to become a singer, he/she seeks a rival.. Oh no! I think I wanna quit my music career! Then they finds encouragement... becomes a great singer... the end. -_-' Well in Full Moon wo Sagashite, it may have some of those concepts, but there are definitely much more than just seeking a rival and wanting to quite ^__^~ You'll understand what I mean after you watch the show :)
The humor of this anime may not make you laugh like crazy, however they could be memorable moments that would make you go 'Awww... ^^' It's an anime that's full of drama, but it could be really sweet at times =)
Overall, I really enjoyed watching this series! What more would you want from this if it's about singing =) The singing performances are really nice to watch. And you could even sing with Mitsuki if you watch fansubs :D So remember to watch this series if you haven't already done so ^_______^!!!
Rating:
Final Verdict
9.3333 (very good)
Reviewed by pinkdoremi, Oct 10, 2004
Comments
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Cloudnine Oct 13, 2004
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shyxsakura Retired Moderator Oct 15, 2004
waaaaaaaaaahh!!
>o< saki still hasnt watched full mooon!!! only the first couple of episodes .. >o< and sum scanlations .. -.- cant find it ... boooo!!!!!!
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Angelette Oct 16, 2004
I love Full Moon wo Sagashite! !!! 10/10!
I agree with Cloudnine on the art and the music. I love FMoS music ::sings happily:: -
Ilona Oct 20, 2004
Nice review... even if I'm not that enthousiastic. Too many filler eps especially compared to the manga which I like better. But CHangin' my Life's music is really great and I like too one of the bgm... the sad one when Mitsuki discovered something. And the end was pretty good too.
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enaj Jan 31, 2005
10/10..... really great anime!!!!!! Romantic Anime... Comedy.. i also love the songs... esp. Love Chronicle!!! i like the Star Dust by Changin my life which is a song in the get backers.. Well i really congratulate the one who made this review because you did great!!!! thanks for sharing this... keep up the good work. :) :) :)
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phresh27 Feb 03, 2005
sounds perty good. but i cant help noticing that a few parts of this anime sounds vaguely similar to shaman king? haha. but anyways, anybody know where to get the direct downloads?
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unicorn2006 Retired Moderator May 01, 2005
i agree with much of what you said. :) full moon was a good series, and the last episode caps it off very nicely, i thought.
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Kumi-chan May 04, 2005
i agree with you totally! i do like the animation for episode 52 though so it made it outstansding. I also agree with you with the music and presentation. great review! ^^
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lilm May 07, 2005
i really luvd the great music been produced in this anime series ^^
it was a drama >< made me cry in sum parts
lik the part where she tries to find "him" and yesh i will not spoil it 4 those who habn't seen it
this is a great drama and luv story not 2 mention the great music =P
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kyj88724 Aug 15, 2005
i'm not skilled in English ;;
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WindGuardian Aug 28, 2005
:D I luv Full Moon Wo Sagashite!!
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MaKenShii Restricted Member Oct 10, 2005
Full Moon Wo Sagashite is by far one of the best animes i have ever watched. XD
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Elain Nov 14, 2005
The art & your review make me curiuos. I'll definetly watch it!
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shigekix Dec 22, 2005
I love Full Moon but I think they should've like elaborated a bit more.
T_T Like Mitsuki and Takuto, what happens after?
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alilxbittaxdis Jan 06, 2006
I read Full Moon Wo Sagashite online! It's really good and I was immediately drawn to Izumi-kun and Meroko-chan! IZUMIXMEROKO! YAY! i love izumi!
anyway, if you guys want to read Full Moon Wo Sagashite online, here's the link: http://akane.keoshi.com/hostfullmoon.htm
don't steal! ^-^
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sex1 Jan 16, 2006
hay guys the best anime ever really really sad. i cried. and leaghd. love takto and meruko. all the charecters. arina tanemura is the best. her manga is much emotional and touching. but i like them both anime and manga. who ever has not seen it u are missing out.---kid from japan
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SoubiXkaori Mar 05, 2006
Full Moon Wo Sagashite is a timeless tear-jerker with terrific emotional impact anime. both the anime and manga made me heart-broken.
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Eliki Jul 06, 2007
I love the manga, I must go watch the anime too!
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UsagiYuki Jul 21, 2008
I love your reveiw and I totally agree with you!
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nainoi Sep 26, 2009
Thank you for review.
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back07 Jan 26, 2014
nice review, i want to try to watch it
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angelxxuan Banned Member Apr 27, 2014
very nice review, I can remember watching this a few years back, it wasn't in my top favs anywhere, but I did enjoy watching it and someday will venture into watching it again. you did well not to break out many spoilers and still kept the reader interested in wanting to watch it, heck if I've never seen it, I know I would want to after reading this.
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