WildeBiscuit

Hi there! I enjoy listening to you, Jonathan, during Scotland Loves Anime each year. But for both you and Helen, I was wondering if either of you had any thoughts to share on Puella Magi Madoka Magica & The Tatami Galaxy? (Two of my favourite anime) Also, I'm curious whether either of you have ever watched what I feel is the rather underrated Hanasaku Iroha? (Another favourite of mine.)

Ha thank you, I totally did not know that about 5cm/second. I've read a few of Haruki Murakami's novels (The Wind Up Bird being my favourite) though not his short stories. I'll see if I can spot which story was the inspiration! I'll check out Shinkai's other works too (I've only seen 5c/second and Children Who Chase Lost Voices, which I rather liked too.)

Thank you! My last question would be whether both of you have seen any romantic anime which you'd recommend, or at least thought noteworthy in some regard? (It's a genre which I haven't seen anime do so well in yet)