What Is a Cross-Game?
Most of the time, when watching any piece of media it’s easy for the viewer to judge a show on its past and form expectations about what they would like to see. This can result in a feeling of disappointment when a show doesn’t live up to expectations. This isn’t so with Cross Game, a shounen that shows that a beautiful story can be found in a simple story of romance and baseball.
The main characters are all memorable in their own ways including the four sisters who live in the street to Ko’s best friend Daiki. The small ensemble makes the show special. They can bring a sense personality and atmosphere to each scene. They can tackle themes such as love and death with ease and provide an emotional depth that you might think of from a shonen show.
What makes Cross Game really stand out is the fact that it knows the best place to focus its attention. The characters are well-developed, yet there isn’t much drama or twists in each episode. This allows the viewer to fully enjoy the development of the relationships without being overwhelmed by the need to add more emotional tension or a plot constantly trying to surprise viewers with new twists and unexpected cliffhangers. The fact that it steers clear of these issues is the reason why Cross Game so wonderful, and something that the genre could really benefit from more of.
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