Anime Review ~ Flavors of Youth- A Story of Memories and Life

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Flavors of Youth is an anime film released in 2018 that consists of three stories. A joint production between China and Japan, the film is produced by Comics Wave Films who have produced masterpieces such as Your Name and Weathering with You.

This anime captures the small moments of our lives, the feelings and memories of lost times. Hidden deep within the story of the movie are emotions, pain and the illusion of memory. In today's blog, I will do a brief analysis of the Flavors of Youth anime story.

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Story Summary

First Story:- The Rice Noodles
Where we see the story of a young man named Xiao Ming. As a child, he used to go to eat the famous Sun Xian Noodles with his grandmother. She remembers the taste of those hot noodles, which were once an essential part of her life. But over time, her life changes and so does the taste of her favorite noodles.

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Second Story: - A Little Fashion Show
Centered on a successful fashion model Yi Lin. Although she has reached the peak of her career, she gradually realizes how difficult it is to survive in the world of glamour. She gradually loses herself in the pressure of her career and the competition of young models. Her younger sister Lulu always supports her, but Yi Lin realizes that she has drifted too far from her sister's company.

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Third Story: - Love in Shanghai
The third and final story is Love in Shanghai, which is a story of deep love. Li Mo and her childhood friend Xiao Yu grew up together, but due to fate, they were separated. They could not express their feelings for each other, but they communicated through cassette tapes recorded between themselves.

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My Review

Here is what I understood from the story:-

First Story:-
This story teaches us that some childhood moments may not come back but we can experience them through memories. The small things in our lives actually become big moments.

Second Story:-
This story highlights the importance of maintaining balance in our lives. While chasing after career, fame and money, we should not forget the people close to us.

Third Story:-
It is understood that the most precious thing in life is the people close to us. Once time passes, the old times cannot be found again.

This story portrays a powerful image of love and regret. Due to time, we sometimes lose the people we love but the memories remain forever.

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Animation
The visuals and animations of this are very beautiful. Especially the food scenes are so vivid that they seem like real food. The cultural heritage of China is beautifully presented which makes the anime even more beautiful.

Music
The background music of the movie is very emotional and nostalgic. Especially the background music of the story "Love in Shanghai" touches the heart. Songs and music have played a tremendous role in expressing the emotions of each story more deeply.

Story

All three stories of the movie are based on real life experiences and nostalgia. Although the stories are different from each other, there is a common connection like time, memories and lost moments.

Creates memories of the innocent moments of our childhood. Shows us how we lose our inner happiness while chasing fame. Reminds us that sometimes we have to express our feelings to the important people in our lives because time waits for no one.

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Last Words

This movie is not an anime it is a reflection of a part of our lives. It reminds us that time passes but memories remain and we can keep our past alive through love. That's it for today. Hope you like it.

Thanks you so much for reading. See you next :)

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