Just Because! Review

Just Because! is a recent romance anime that came in 2017 and became somewhat popular. I just finished watching it so I am going to review it! Just Because started as a 2017 serial novel written by Hajime Kamoshida. Just one month later it's 12-anime started, released by Pine Jam. Just Because! is a drama romance slice of life anime. I enjoyed Just Because! and it was fairly well received too.

Summary
As the school year begins drawing to a close, the third-year high school students move toward the next milestone of their lives: graduation. Mio Natsume, a girl burdened with lingering feelings, Hazuki Morikawa, a member of the concert band but distant from others, and Haruto Souma, an athlete obsessed with baseball are among them. Meanwhile, second-year student Ena Komiya seeks to revive the photography club to its former glory, refusing to let the organization be disbanded. Though this group lacks a strong connection with one another. their lives suddenly cross paths with the arrival of a third-year transfer student.
While a transfer so close to graduation is unusual for most, it is business as usual for Eita Izumi. Due to his father's work, he has never been able to stay in one place for very long. But as luck would have it, their most recent relocation has returned Eita to his hometown for his final semester of high school. For better or worse, it also sparks the rekindling of old relationships left behind in the past.
With graduation already causing its own share of anxieties, Eita's sudden arrival brings these students' carefree days to an abrupt end. Long-forgotten memories, deeply buried emotions, and inspiring new passions-everything is brought to light in their bittersweet final semester.

My Thoughts
Just Because is a rather pleasant, relaxing, and enjoyable anime. While you don't get a roller coaster of emotions like in Clannad, Kanon, Anohana, or Air you do get the same type of warm feelings. Just Because! has some pretty good art but that is expected from a recent 2017 anime. Just Because! takes you through the process of actually falling in love and trying to figure out your feelings for others. Just Because! also focuses on the difficulties when high school (In my case College) is coming to a close and you are trying to decide what to do with your life.

My Conclusion
I would give Just Because! 4.5/5 stars or a 9/10. While it's not a mountain of emotions it is charming and touchy feely in its own way and is a very enjoyable series. I suggest anyone who's into romance anime to watch Just Because! I'm looking forward to watching and reviewing a similar romance anime Tsuki Ga Kirei which is another romance anime that also came out in 2017.