Dareka no Manazashi

About Dareka no Manazashi

Dareka no Manazashi (だれかのまなざし) blends drama and slice of life by CoMix Wave (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Short anime film by Makoto Shinkai screened at the Nomura Real Estate Group's "Proud Box Kanshasai" home living exposition, which ran February 10–11, 2013, at the Tokyo International Forum.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Aya Okamura (Satomi Hanamura) and Father Okamura (Shinji Ogawa) are two of the characters you will meet early.

If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with CoMix Wave, which means the visual identity of Dareka no Manazashi follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Satomi Hanamura voicing Aya Okamura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.