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“the final scene is just pure art”
Ken-senpai- · Metacritic ↗
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“In her directorial debut Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Mari Okada weaves a beautiful story about motherhood, aging, and loss.”
Miranda Sanchez , IGN · 85
“Ultimately, it’s [Okada's] attention to the emotional content, honed over years of writing romantic youth dramas (both animated and live action), that makes ‘Maquia’ so compelling. It’s a coming-of-age story, of sorts, even if the main character can’t age.”
Dan Jolin, Time Out · 80
“Okada both wrote and directed Maquia, which showcases her ability to depict complex relationships and project delicate character arcs.”
Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter · 80
“It’s possible that the film’s passing pleasures are so rich that we don’t even notice how deep Okada has driven her storytelling dagger until she pulls it out in the end, and the tears come, adding, to the bitterness and sweetness of this moving and strange little fable, a hefty dose of salt.”
Jessica Kiang, Variety · 80
“Though not unusual for animated movies to provoke tears, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is perhaps the second animated film I would openly classify as a “tearjerker” (the first being Grave of the Fireflies).”
James Berardinelli, ReelViews · 75
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“the final scene is just pure art”
Ken-senpai-about 90–100% inread it ↗
“I discovered *Maquia : When The Promised Flower Blooms* on an Instagram publication, as I was trying to make me a watchlist. Well that wasn't ordinary. The first thing that kept me locked into the film was the graphics. They neared the level of the latest Demon Slayer movie easily, while being 7 years older. Then, it was the voice acting : Maquia's voice on its own broke my heart, and the others were also extremely well done. Finally, the most violent one was the story. It was sad from the”
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“La guerra, el difícil arte de la maternidad, la separación y la muerte; todo en una historia que sabe cómo darse identidad propia, y dar en el blanco sin clichés baratos. Justo lo que todo fanático del animé necesita y ama.”
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“"Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms" is a masterpiece of Japanese animation directed by Mari Okada. The story follows Maquia, an immortal girl who adopts a human baby, Erial. The stunning animation and evocative soundtrack enhance a touching narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth. The characters are deeply human, and the dynamic between Maquia and Erial is authentic and moving. This film offers an unforgettable emotional experience, making it a must-watch for anim”
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