The Romance of Youth - A Place Further than the Universe

I'm crying really hard that part about feeling like you've accomplished nothing in today's environment. I'm only 16 and yet I already feel cheated out of my youth. that I grew up too fast and now it's leaving me behind. I'm happy that I know that even in the future I can experience things I wasn't able to younger but it still makes me feel upset.

This was a beautiful take on one amazing anime. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers, can't wait to see what you do next.

I love this anime. It was an amazing mix of friendship, realistic drama and adventures.

Your channel is hella underated, from the editing, scripting, delivery, and sound design everything is so well done, can't wait to see how you grow!

7:45 This is such an important life lesson. One that encourages a gratitude for one's life - both in the uplifting, as well as the empowering sense. And you happened to deliver it in a beautiful way; within a review of the anime that also made me think about that quite emotionally when I watched it in 2018. Youthful desire is ultimately not a matter of your age, but your attitude. And the best part about this is that it actually does keep your young - look at the habits of centenarians, and you'll see a trend that they managed to keep their childlike spirit. Curiosity is a power that allows you to seize each day. Also, sorry for hijacking your comment section, lol. A Place Further than the Universe left a strong impression on me back then. And your review somehow managed to hit me with nostalgia in a more personal way than rewatching a trailer or an individual episode would have. Perhaps because it provided a new impression and built on top of good experiences looking forward, rather than merely evoking a "yearning" for the past.

"Wake up baby. New Lines in Motion video is out."

Just finished watching your video on Blue Period, subscribed, then immediately this video came out? Pleasant surprise, both are great videos.

Just finished watching and all I can say is that you've once again knocked this out of the park. Your narration and delivery has this really engaging quality that makes whatever show/topic you cover a chill yet informative experience.

Ah, it's videos like these that remind me how beautiful anime can be. Perhaps I often forget it since there are many anime that aren't really like that. And I think that's why anime like A Place Further than the Universe are so special. Not only the fact that they leave wonderful messages to their viewers, but the fact that they are pretty rare and hard (not too much though) to find makes them so much more special. So thank you for making this lovely video. I really regret watching A Place Further than the Universe simply for its Slice of Life elements now. I'll try and go for a rewatch to really see the true beauty that this anime offers.

I finished A Place Further than the Universe a couple days ago after being reluctant to watch it. When I read the synopsis for the anime I was underestimating it by thinking “what's so special about it” and “stories like this are usually very stereotypical so it wouldn’t resonate with me and give me something new.” Oh boy was I wrong about that. Watched the first episode and immediately got attacked by Kimari’s fear of trying something new. Her lines were “It’s the thing I’ve always done.. When I try joining new clubs, when I try to learn new things, when I thought about taking an entrance exam for a really good school, I always chicken out at the very last minute.” Those lines describe me so well, I’ve always been afraid of everything thinking it will backfire. I think the only time I took courage was when I joined my school's marching band and I absolutely love playing the instrument but the environment of that club was the deal breaker. Seniors and teachers of the club had very different ideas and rationality so it estranged the underclassman relationship with them including my peers and those under us. Naturally, the underclassman made a bond and swore to never act like those seniors but it still didn’t change anything because the roots had been planted. Some of my peers left the club because of it and it saddened me because I love playing with them. Nevertheless, I kept going because I love playing and I love the friends that I made there. After high school I wanted to continue playing but because of the toxic environment that was created by the seniors and teachers I stopped. Not only has it stopped me from playing instruments, it has also made me afraid of new environments. I was and always been a shy person and it's hard for me to adapt to new things. When college started, I shut myself down despite trying to but it was still hard. College is always seen as a time and space to try something new or a period to start doing the most because your future depends on it. Pressured by that notion, I wanted to join an organization but has always backed away at the last minute just like Kimari. I’m going into my third year now and still at the same place and I think I’m getting a little bit comfortable with it. Even though, just like Kimari, I hated it. Hopefully I can overcome it in the near future. Sorry for the long comment, it's my first time watching you and your video is very endearing to me. From your analysis to the explanation, every aspect of it is amazing! Looking forward to your future videos <3

'Sonder' isn't a real word, and it's one that I use. Me and another acquiantance of mine does - hearing it from another reminds me that the word still has weight. It's heavy. Fantastic video, left me melancholic but yet livid for being young.

and now I HAVE to watch it

Risk, Journey, Youth. Three ingredients that establish a robust character. Marvelous video, thanks to you I now have something to add to the watch list. Looking forward to the next piece you create!

I find it hard to watch this anime. It's just sad ya know? I'm 16 turning 17 and goddamn quarantine ruined my plans. Just small regrets keeps on stacking.

I think it’s pretty significant that even though shirase’s mother was at an older age, she still decided to pursue her goal of going to Antarctica with her friends, kind of as an example for how you shouldn’t let your age determine when you should be able to do big things or that there’s a deadline

Every time someone talks about YoriMoi it makes me want to watch it all over again. Was my AOTS when it aired and still has me thinking about it every so often. Great video, got me excited for the show again.

Beautiful video! A Place Further than the Universe is one of my all time favorite anime, and the idea of feeling cheated out of your youth really hit home, I'm only 18, but it feels like my best years have flown past already. But A Place Further than the Universe is one of those few shows that reassures you that there are more adventures to be had, and all you need to do is go out there and take those risks. Also your editing is really good, I'm excited to watch your channel grow

a beautiful story of friendship, ambition and dreams. we live vicariously through them as the teenagers grapple with morality and emotion in ways we have always wanted to try ourselves, but lacked the courage to do so. a wonderful story summed up in a wonderful video, thank you!

Is someone who haven't watched this supposed to enjoy this video ? Cuz that's me rn.

Great video! I found your channel through the Natsuki video and each subsequent upload has been a delight to watch! btw the image at 2:58 that's the backdrop to the text "Australia" is actually Singapore