It’s still a great story, but perhaps it’s better to experience it in another format.
Summary:
- The anime adaptation started out strong.
- Episode 3 showed the first signs of production issues.
- Fans are dropping the anime and turning to the manga it is based on.
Whisper Me a Love Song (Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau) is a Spring 2024 yuri series that explores the relationship of Yori, a talented musician, and Himari, her most devoted fan.
To say that Yori was shocked when Himari confessed her affections to her is to say nothing. But there was something about the girl that attracted Yori, so she decided to give this relationship a chance.
However, this is not the beginning of a new love story yet, since the girl is about to learn that Himari was in love with her music, and not her.
It Was Great When It Started Airing
Although yuri series don’t often attract much attention, Whisper Me a Love Song managed to work its magic and even get into a couple of anime tops. Fans were happy: is it finally time for a yuri series to be recognized?
The series was going smoothly for some time, indeed, but then something happened. Whisper Me a Love Song scored 7.81 on MyAnimeList previously, but now the score has dropped to 7.70, and it keeps getting worse. But what is the issue?
Production Issues Are Showing
Episode 3 became a turning point for the anime. Fans started noticing inconsistent animation in the series, the production quality was decreasing. The first episodes weren’t the pinnacle of animation, either, but they were pretty exciting and didn’t distract the viewer from the story.
But the last episodes surprised fans in an upsetting way. The series’ transitions look highly unprofessional, frames have become still and fans noticed that the same cuts were being used more than once.
The production issues are getting worse with each episode, and viewers are unsure if they should keep watching the anime or not. They do enjoy the story and the dynamic between Yori and Himari greatly, but they fear the series will become unwatchable if the situation remains the same.
That’s why a lot of viewers have decided to go with the manga instead of the anime. Whisper Me a Love Song is written and illustrated by Eku Takeshima, and it’s a true gem for all yuri fans. Its MyAnimeList score is 8.25 and it’s going strong.
The manga is still unfinished, so you won’t be able to experience the full story just yet, but it’s a much more enjoyable experience than the anime adaptation.