Hachimitsu to Clover II
Summary: Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. He has matured significantly since his second year and is motivated to move forward.
Feeling more confident than ever before, he finally confesses to Hagumi Hanamoto, the girl he has been in love with since their first encounter. However, Hagumi has been confused by her attempts to understand the mysterious Shinobu Morita. Hiding behind a playful demeanor, Morita may be the most burdened by his own potential. Meanwhile, Takumi Mayama has become a full-fledged working adult and has landed Ayumi Yamada several pottery orders through his company in an act of friendship.
The five youths continue to face individual hardships in academics, work, love, and friendship as they push each other toward the paths that they are destined to walk.
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Description
Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. He has matured significantly since his second year and is motivated to move forward.
Feeling more confident than ever before, he finally confesses to Hagumi Hanamoto, the girl he has been in love with since their first encounter. However, Hagumi has been confused by her attempts to understand the mysterious Shinobu Morita. Hiding behind a playful demeanor, Morita may be the most burdened by his own potential. Meanwhile, Takumi Mayama has become a full-fledged working adult and has landed Ayumi Yamada several pottery orders through his company in an act of friendship.
The five youths continue to face individual hardships in academics, work, love, and friendship as they push each other toward the paths that they are destined to walk.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Hachimitsu to Clover II Review
Hachimitsu to Clover II — Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Drama, Romance conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.18). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Hachimitsu to Clover II offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Drama, Romance, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Hanamoto, Hagumi
Main
Kudou, Haruka
Japanese
Hanamoto, Hagumi
Main
Halley, Heather
English
Hanamoto, Hagumi
Main
Simonyi, Piroska
Hungarian
Hanamoto, Hagumi
Main
Jeong, Mi Sook
Korean
Hanamoto, Hagumi
Main
Kwan, Andrea
English
Mayama, Takumi
Main
Sugita, Tomokazu
Japanese
Mayama, Takumi
Main
Clarke, Cam
English
Mayama, Takumi
Main
Fekete, Zoltán
Hungarian
Mayama, Takumi
Main
Wait, Russell
English
Mayama, Takumi
Main
Kim, Seung jun
Korean
Morita, Shinobu
Main
Ueda, Yuuji
Japanese
Morita, Shinobu
Main
Riegel, Sam
English
Morita, Shinobu
Main
Bodrogi, Attila
Hungarian
Morita, Shinobu
Main
Bridges, Dave
English
Morita, Shinobu
Main
Byeon, Hyeon Wu
Korean
Morita, Shinobu
Main
Kugimiya, Rie
Japanese
Takemoto, Yuuta
Main
Kamiya, Hiroshi
Japanese
Takemoto, Yuuta
Main
Lowenthal, Yuri
English
Takemoto, Yuuta
Main
Kim, Yeong Seon
Korean
Takemoto, Yuuta
Main
Előd, Botond
Hungarian
Staff
Yamamoto, Kouji
Producer
Nagai, Tatsuyuki
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Aketagawa, Jin
Sound Director, Sound Supervisor
Asano, Katsuya
Episode Director, Storyboard
Fukuda, Michio
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director
Sasaki, Kouichi
Episode Director
Takeyama, Atsushi
Episode Director
Ueda, Shigeru
Episode Director
Kuroda, Yousuke
Script, Series Composition
Kasai, Kenichi
Storyboard
Takada, Kouichi
Storyboard
SMAP
Theme Song Performance
Suneohair
Theme Song Performance
Tamai, Kenji
Theme Song Arrangement
Tsutaya, Kouichi
Theme Song Composition
YUKI
Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement
Yuasa, Atsushi
Theme Song Arrangement
Arai, Nobuhiro
Key Animation
Hanamura, Yaso
Key Animation
Hayashi, Yuzo
Music