I love that first minute depicting the evolution of life on earth, which is a central topic of Rewrite. I sure hope some people still remember it after finishing that 48 minute episode ^^
I also appreciate those tiny hints and references to other routes like:
“Just an ordinary Mammoth!”; Kotori middle school flashback;
and even references to other Key works!
What I feared the most was 8bit giving Rewrite a disrespectful adaption, but with all those tiny extras, I can definitely feel the love for the game, so my biggest fears are pretty much gone now!
I’m a bit troubled by the portrayal of the heroines, though.
Chihaya seems like a tsundere that went full dere in just a few minutes. Her “I hate you” has been completely misinterpreted in the anime, but you won’t know that (and probably won’t be bothered by it) unless you’ve read her chapter in the the light novel. And then there’s that laughing happily as they’re riding a bike. It’s like they’re ready to kiss -_-
As for Kotori, she, ehm… doesen’t seem very intelligent, which couldn’t be farther from the truth. Let’s just hope this impression doesn’t stick and gets resolved soon enough.
The visuals? Visuals in anime never mattered to me unless they were really outstanding in one way or another.
Overall, I’m looking forward to watching this anime with everyone!
