Overview

• The six-episode anime concluded on August 2, delivering a poignant finale that emphasized themes of empathy and healing.
• By shifting timelines and perspectives, the non-linear structure recontextualized unfolding events to deepen the emotional impact.
• It emerged as Summer 2025’s highest-rated anime across Crunchyroll, Netflix and Prime Video despite minimal advance marketing.
• Adapted by TBS and Studio Enishiya from a Shonen Jump+ one-shot, its concise six-episode format offered a vivid, focused exploration of childhood trauma and moral growth.
• Critics praised its writing, animation and sound design for conveying raw emotional realism within a tight narrative framework.