Looking Up At The Half-Moon English Sub & Dub

About Looking Up At The Half-Moon

Here is what Looking Up At The Half-Moon (Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, romance and drama anime by Group TAC (2006). The setup: After contracting hepatitis A, Ezaki Yuuichi has been confined to a hospital, away from his friends 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.

More of the story: 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.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Group TAC, which means the visual identity of Looking Up At The Half-Moon follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.