Ani to no Hajimari (2024)

For the most part just filler

This is only to be watched alongside Umi No Hajimari really. It can be watched at the end for added value. It mostly follows Yamato's interactions explaining the situations that led to his family life.
We get a glimpse into his dad telling him they were going to get remarried, Yamato's secret relationship with Mizuki(not romantic) , Yamato and Yayoi's relationship and finally his and Umi's bond.
I liked Mizuki's and Umi's extra little bits as they made more sense why Yamato was so supportive in the show.
Yayoi's and his relationship also allowed a little character growth in his understanding of different types of families.
It made me like his character even more then what I already saw in the main show. Although it felt like they should of added this in small flash backs as hardly any of this is really that important for a spinoff. I wonder if this was just cutting room floor stuff they thought they could use still?

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