Looking Up at the Half-Moon

About Looking Up at the Half-Moon

Looking Up at the Half-Moon (半分の月がのぼる空) blends comedy, drama and romance by Group TAC (2006). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: After contracting hepatitis A, Ezaki Yuuichi has been confined to a hospital away from his allies and family, much to his displeasure. To relieve his boredom, he has taken to sneaking out of the hospital, usually putting himself on the receiving end of a beating from his nurse.

Also worth knowing: Upon meeting a girl his age also staying in the hospital, he is immediately captivated by her beauty. Akiba Rika's personality is not quite as captivating as her beauty however. In fact, she is rather selfish, moody, and bossy.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Yuuichi Ezaki (Kenichi Suzumura) and Rika Akiba (Mikako Takahashi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 6 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Group TAC, which means the visual identity of Looking Up at the Half-Moon follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Kenichi Suzumura voicing Yuuichi Ezaki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.