| ANIME MOVIE - Hotarubi no Mori e |

HOTARUBI NO MORI E

"No matter what, don't ever touch me, okay?"

SYNOPSIS: A girl meets a supernatural creature who may disappear forever if a human touches him.

RATING: 7.3/10
REVIEW: I really like the story of this movie. It's your typical manga story but it was fun and entertaining to watch. I really like the bond that developed between the two lead characters.  Also, the animation was very beautiful and pleasing to watch. However, there was one major turn-off for me. That turn-off is the reason why I'll probably never watch this again. If you decide to watch this, stop after the part where Gin and Hotaru has had their fun in the festival.

SHOULD YOU WATCH IT: Yes, if you want something beautiful and short.
WOULD I WATCH IT AGAIN: Maybe?

• I love the scene where Gin kept Hotaru away from him using a stick (and would sometimes resort to hitting her because she kept trying to touch him). It was pretty funny.
• I really disliked the ending. I hate that Gin disappeared because of a random human. It would've made me feel better if he was touched by Hotaru but it was just a freakin' random human child! I can't even express my rage properly towards that moment.
• I feel really bad for Hotaru because she managed to avoid touching Gin for fear of losing him and then a freakin' child got his hand on Gin. GOD THE HATRED I FEEL FOR THAT CHILD.
• It broke my heart that the spirits lost Gin but all they could think about was that Gin probably felt happy and contented by having touched Hotaru.