What begins as a whimsical way to become nearer her crush turns into a deeper examination of hurt and character in A Whisker Away, the latest film from prolific screenwriter Mari Okada, whose foray into youth romance includes Toradora, Vampire Knight, and Anohana. In fact, she’s been such a fixture for high school romance anime… Read More Review: A Whisker Away
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