Colorful ~ The Motion Picture

About Colorful ~ The Motion Picture

Colorful ~ The Motion Picture (カラフル) blends drama, slice of life and supernatural by Sunrise and Ascension (2010). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: "I" died and was kicked out of the cycle of reincarnation because of the sin "I" committed. An angel told me that "I" won a lottery and he gave me a chance to remember the sin.

Also worth knowing: My spirit possessed the body of the 14-year-old boy Makoto, who committed suicide and "I" tried to recollect my memory. "I" felt distressed by the terrible circumstances of Makoto and the fact that "I" was borrowing his body. "I" have started to realize that people are hurting each other because the world is too colorful to distinguish the true color of themselves from others.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Makoto Kobayashi (Kazato Tomizawa) and Makoto no Haha (Kumiko Asou) 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 Sunrise and Ascension, which means the visual identity of Colorful ~ The Motion Picture follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Kazato Tomizawa voicing Makoto Kobayashi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.