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Maquia when the promised flower blooms ariel movie#
I had high expectations for this movie going in, but never would I have expected it to surpass my expectations with such ease. Maquia is one of those rare anime that not only impresses me from its presentation and storytelling, but also reminds me of why I write about anime, and just how powerful the medium can be. Some can even teach me things about life and people that I never realized.Īnd today, I’m immensely satisfied to say that Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou (that’s a mouthful), or Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, is all of the above and so much more. Some remind me of certain moments of my own life.
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There are others that present me with characters I deeply relate to. There are anime that stun me with how incredible everything looks. From my experiences, I’ve learned that anime as a medium can do so much to impress me. I’ve been writing about anime for a while now, and I’ve watched anime for even longer. As she watches Ariel age and grow older while she remains a young maiden in appearance, Maquia must face the harsh reality regarding her own identity and her relationship with Ariel. Taking Ariel as her companion and “son”, Maquia journeys across the land, in search of safety and happiness for her and Ariel. Maquia, a young Iorph, soon finds Ariel, a newborn baby, by himself in the woods. One day, the Iorph clan is invaded by a neighboring kingdom, leaving the clan decimated except for Leiria, who is taken away by the soldiers, and Maquia, who escapes from the massacre. These immortal humans stop aging in their mid teens, and spend their time weaving beautiful patterns that represent their memories and lives. In a remote corner of this fantasy world, the Iorph people lead a peaceful life. All pictures are from the promotional content. *Disclaimer: This review is spoiler-free.