There is a great variety and different genres of anime nowadays so you could say that there is something for everyone. If you are someone new and don't know which anime you want to start watching, a good recommendation could be a short anime with an interesting plot like Charlotte, which is made by P.A. Works and Aniplex Studios and directed by Yoshiyuki Asai. With only 13 chapters, you can enjoy an original anime already finished.
Synopsis
The story focuses on the protagonist Yuu Otosaka, who possesses the ability to possess the body of others for only 5 seconds. He takes advantage of his power to achieve an impeccable academic record until one day he is discovered by Nao Tomori, who is the president of the student council of another academy (Hoshinoumi Academy). Upon being discovered, he learns that there are other people in the world like him with special powers, which develop during puberty but disappear once they reach adulthood. Nao Tomori, who also has a special power which is to make it impossible for a single person to see her, has the mission to find these people with powers in order to transfer them to her academy and protect them from being discovered and forced into scientific experiments. With all this, she has Yuu Otosaka transferred to the academy and also recruits him to the student council since his power will be very useful for the work that the student council has. In this way, the characters will encounter various challenges and mysteries surrounding the origins of these supernatural powers.
What is so special about this anime?
If the synopsis hasn't encouraged you to watch it yet, let me tell you that this anime has a great combination of several elements, and the way the main character evolves and develops is incredible. The anime starts with a fun and friendly environment but then evolves into a very well-narrated and interesting plot that will hook and surprise you. Also, this series combines elements of not only drama or supernatural genres, but also comedy. There is a great variety of funny, dramatic, mysterious, sad, and even love moments, so by watching this anime you can discover what you are looking for in the world of anime, and what feelings you want an anime to provoke in you.
Interesting elements:
There are several interesting elements also implemented in this great anime, such as the relationship between the true origin of the characters' supernatural powers and the name of the anime Charlotte. Likewise, the element of music and how it influenced some of the characters is also implemented, and also, speaking of music, we must highlight the opening, which has a special symphony and melody that also complements the tone of the anime by presenting a dynamic visual sequence of the characters and even communicates certain things about them.
Also, the main characters are very charismatic which makes the anime more digestible and you want to know more about them as the episodes progress, besides the main character (Yuu Otosaka) and Nao Tomori, some others are Yusa Nishimori, Ayumi Otosaka (Yuu's younger sister) Jojiro Takajo, and Misa Kurobone - each with their own supernatural powers.
But there is one character that I sure sympathized with everyone and that is Nao Tomori herself with a unique personality that makes you grow fond of her and laugh a lot with her.
A great element of the series is the supernatural powers of course, as it is interesting to see how the mechanics of these are and to discover the great variety in this alternate world, which makes it very difficult to get bored.
Despite all this, the series is very balanced and finds the perfect way to relate various things without being heavy on the audience. It is very balanced also in moments to distract and enjoy, and in those that already deal directly with the main plot.
Finally, this anime contains incredible plot twists, the moment you get to the first one the anime takes a completely different path than the one you really thought. Therefore, this is where there will be several surprising parts and certain secrets and mysteries revealed.
Then...
Charlotte offers a unique and engaging experience for those looking for a well-developed story in a shorter format. With only 13 episodes, the plot manages to combine elements of comedy, drama, mystery, and romance, providing a wide range of emotions for viewers. The evolution of the protagonist, Yuu Otosaka, is impressive, and the plot becomes increasingly intriguing as the mysteries behind the supernatural powers and the connection to the anime's namesake, "Charlotte," unravel. The diversity of charismatic characters and their unique powers, along with the incorporation of music as a relevant element, contribute to the richness of the narrative. In addition, the series manages to maintain a balance between light moments and those that drive the main plot, effectively keeping the audience's attention. With unexpected twists and surprising revelations, "Charlotte" stands out as an exciting and well-executed choice in the vast world of anime.
With several incredible plot twists that lead to a captivating ending, Charlotte will provoke various emotions and feelings that will get you off to a good start on the journey you are taking into the world of anime.
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