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P.A. Works' adaptation of Misaki Takamatsu's manga landed in Spring 2023 and quickly became one of the season's most discussed slice-of-life entries. Critics and audience consensus aligned around the show's distinctive emotional intelligence - it handles class anxiety, family pressure, and adolescent identity with specificity rather than trope shorthand. Mitsumi's optimism is written as a character trait with roots and limits, not a magical reset button. Reviewers at AniTrendz and Lost in Anime praised the synergy between character writing, voice performances, and P.A. Works' characteristically warm visual direction. The series won Best Animation Screenplay at the 29th Shanghai TV Festival and was nominated at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. MyAnimeList community ranked it 7th across all Spring 2023 anime with an 8.16 score. Season 2 was confirmed in December 2024.

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