If you watch a Hollywood movie trailer you've basically seen 90% of the plot and best actions scenes. Not so with Maquia. Japan is a different beast that always seems to surpass even high expectations. This anime is fresh, gorgeous and it hits hard. What I praise the most is the director's ability to create a big world, with apocaliptic events, surrounding a somewhat simple story of a mother trying to raise a child, and never lose focus, to a fault (some side characters could've done with a few extra scenes). But what a superb character Maquia is, scared but brave, powerless but strong, silly but wise, always honest, always kind. The ending is eye-watering, but honestly, 3 years after watching it, just remembering her makes my eyes water. Without doubt one of the most beautiful characters I've seen in any form of media.
