Kono oto tomare or Sounds of life is an anime released in the 2019 spring season.The story is about the Tokise high school koto(Japanese musical instrument)club. Takezo Kurata is a second year in that school and also the only member of the koto club after the seniors’ graduation.A new first year, Kudo Chika, wishes to join the club but Takezo is reluctant to let Kudo join knowing his reputation of being a delinquent. Later, after Takezo hears Kudo’s story, he apologizes and the two form the new koto club.They are later joined by a koto prodigy Satowa Hozuki and a few more members.
The characters are exceptional with each having a unique personality.All the scenes are very well drawn and the colors are beautiful.The plot is kind of serious considering their pasts,but the story makes the best out of it.The dialogues are funny in many perspectives, making the anime entertaining.It has a beautiful sound track,especially the opening is so catchy,you just can’t skip it!
It is hard to find any faults in this anime, making it my favorite completed anime of the season.
During the final few episodes, a lot of new characters are introduced.Hopefully in the next season,we get more development and stories of them.
RATINGS
Animation quality ⇒ 9/10
Plot ⇒ 9/10
Character Development ⇒ 10/10
Overall story ⇒ 10/10
