Review: ‘The Colors Within’ Is A Genuine And Gentle Anime That Resonates

CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey is our resident anime enthusiast, and this week he has nothing but praise for director Naoko Yamada’s “The Colors Within.” The GKIDS feature hits theaters on January 24. Check out Bruce’s review below!

“The Colors Within” centers on Totsuko (Sayu Suzukawa), a high school student who has the ability to see the “colors” of individuals. Her classmate Kimi (Akari Takaishi) radiates a beautiful color and Rui (Taisei Kido) is a music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore.

The three practice and bond over music, forming their own band in the process. Will their new music venture enrich their lives and can they keep their dreams alive amidst outside pressures?

Bruce Purkey enjoyed the relative simplicity of the anime, which mainly focuses on the relationship among the three friends and he added that it was “refreshing” to watch a “super grounded” anime.

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Directed by Naoko Yamada (“A Silent Voice”), “The Colors Within” has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It hits theaters on January 24 – let us know your thoughts on the movie!

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