ef - a tale of memories. Episode 12: Love / Dream
Oshimeter
2 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS

What a finale. I'm not going to lie, this series was much more emotional than I expected. The whole story ended up being about much more than just romance. The characters, their relationships, and all the emotional moments throughout the series made the ending feel meaningful. Renji searching for Chihiro's diary pages was such a simple thing, but it meant so much because those pages contained their memories.

This finale completely paid off Chihiro and Renji's story for me. Watching Renji literally search the entire town for Chihiro's diary pages showed how determined he was to never give up on her. And when Chihiro finally admits that she still remembers him because her feelings for him can't simply disappear, I honestly got emotional. The reunion at the train station was beautiful, and ending with all the characters moving forward made this feel like a genuinely satisfying conclusion.



