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This is my favorite romantic anime of all time. The anime itself deserves far more than 5 stars. But with that said, this particular DVD is sub-par due to video quality. It's quite apparent that it was ripped onto someone's computer, compressed, and burned to DVD. Many scenes are pixelated, especially during transitions. I tried the disc on multiple DVD players with the same result. Granted, the DVD is inexpensive compared to buying the collector's edition DVD or BD either on this Amazon (>$600) or on Amazon.jp.co (>$100). Hopefully an official release is made for the US.
The anime is about a young girl (Hotaru) who meets a mysterious young man (Gin) wearing a mask in a forest full of spirits. At the age of six, lost in the woods, she is happy to a find a person, but learns that if she touches Gin, then he will disappear forever. Gin leads Hotaru out of the forest, and they become friends. Hotaru returns to visit Gin every summer, and as she ages and matures, their relationship buds into romance. Hindered by limitations, both struggle with their emotions and the prospects of their future together.
