Journey to Bloom

Journey to Bloom
Journey to Bloom
Genres: Drama, Music
Themes: Music
Studios: P.A. Works
Rating: 7.21 / 10
Rank: #3366
Popularity: #9972
Users Listed: 3,907
Users Scored: 1,555
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/06/2023
Aired: September 30, 2023 – October 29, 2023 (Summer)
Type: ona
Source: game
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 5

Synopsis:

This anime adapts elements from the popular rhythm game, exploring a world where music intertwines with everyday life. The narrative centers on a group of high school students who find themselves drawn into vibrant, dreamlike stages linked to the virtual pop star, Hatsune Miku. Each stage offers distinct settings and challenges, reflecting different musical genres and emotional landscapes.

The story follows their journey as they navigate personal struggles and forge stronger bonds through shared performance. Expect a focus on character development and the power of collaboration, presented within visually rich and imaginative environments. The anime emphasizes the creative process and the uplifting feeling of connection fostered by music, offering a thoughtful exploration of self-discovery and artistic expression. It’s a series that blends slice-of-life elements with fantastical scenarios to create a uniquely immersive experience.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Stella (Aired: 09/30/2023)
  • Episode 2: Hope (Aired: 10/07/2023)

Characters:

  • Akiyama, Mizuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Hinata
  • Aoyagi, Touya (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kent
  • Asahina, Mafuyu (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanabe, Rui
  • Azusawa, Kohane (Main) - Voice Actors: Akina
  • Hanasato, Minori (Main) - Voice Actors: Ogura, Yui
  • Hatsune, Miku (Main) - Voice Actors: Hatsune, Miku
  • Hinomori, Shizuku (Main) - Voice Actors: Honizumi, Rina
  • Hinomori, Shiho (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakashima, Yuki
  • Hoshino, Ichika (Main) - Voice Actors: Noguchi, Ruriko
  • Kamishiro, Rui (Main)
  • Kiritani, Haruka (Main) - Voice Actors: Yoshioka, Mayu
  • Kusanagi, Nene (Main)
  • Mochizuki, Honami (Main) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Reina
  • Momoi, Airi (Main) - Voice Actors: Furihata, Ai
  • Otori, Emu (Main)
  • Shinonome, Ena (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Minori
  • Shinonome, Akito (Main) - Voice Actors: Imai, Fumiya
  • Shiraishi, An (Main) - Voice Actors: Sumi, Tomomi Jiena
  • Tenma, Saki (Main) - Voice Actors: Isobe, Karin
  • Tenma, Tsukasa (Main) - Voice Actors: Hirose, Daisuke
  • Yoisaki, Kanade (Main) - Voice Actors: Kusunoki, Tomori
  • Kagamine, Len (Supporting)
  • Kagamine, Rin (Supporting)
  • Kaito (Supporting)
  • Megurine, Luka (Supporting)
  • Meiko (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Houno, Satoshi (Music)
  • Iwai, Kazuya (Director of Photography)
  • Shiozawa, Yoshinori (Background Art)
  • Tsuji, Masatoshi (Character Design)

Reviews:

  • User ray_exe (Score: 6/10):
    These don't do the actual stories justice at all, but the episodes are also 5 minutes long, so you can't expect much. I feel like these episodes could be used as good *trailers* or something to get you interested in the stories, but I can't say they told a story themselves. It felt like a compilation of clips more than anything else. The animation was okay, but the audio definitely could've been used to enhance the experience more. I felt it was way too mellow in scenes that were supposed to be dramatic. I would recommend this series though if you wanted to be refreshedon the game's story quickly.

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