Granny Girl Hinata-chan

Yeah, there hasn't been a slice of life I've finished without it leaving a hole in my heart. This one hurts me. Right from the beginning, I was so intrigued by the kind of story a grandma could create from being born again at the same time as her demise. There's no period of adjusting, no weird knowledge, or things the grandma fears. Just the calm atmosphere, the day-to-day life of this knowledgeable child as she goes on to have friends, to hang out with her grandson, and eventually find out what she's supposed to do. The stories of the people surrounding her, and themelancholy, permeating each page, as we encounter children in conflict, a family trying to get to know Hinata, and how she clashes with the ideas of each person around her. It feels like a toned-down drama, with an extra flair for something I can't explain. Like a cold tea, in the last summer of my childhood. Nostalgic, a coming of age, not for the protagonist Hinata, but for her grandson, through the eyes of his reincarnated grandma. The progression felt so natural, it reminds me of my responsibilities as an adult, of growing up, and the need to become a member of society, from a warm hug that lets you know how well things will be. Loads of those strange analogies for lovely things we feel when in the presence of the family. It's not a groundbreaking story, or the most interesting plot progression, but, it's special from just how much heart it's got. There's so much grandma trivia, cooking scenes, school life, conversations that don't have much meaning, it's legitimately like watching a day to day in the life of someone peaceful, reincarnated or not. Everything was designed to be as wholesome as possible: The art, the dialogue, the expressions, the character designs. They all have a philosophy geared towards softening the day, and giving infinite positivity, with big arcs about the implications on reincarnation. It's got incredible backstories, and moments that do add stakes to the story. It isn't empty at all, so instead of just the nice style, it's got the substance to back it all up. We should all appreciate those around us. They won't be there forever, and we'll mourn the fact we didn't reach out as soon as we could. Call them, tell them just how much you appreciate them, and never forget. There's an invisible number of calls you have with your grandparents before they'll stop being able to respond. Always keep that in mind. 8/10. Anything that strengthens the bond with me and my family, deserves a solid rating. And it's just so nice, and comfortable.