“Tsuki ga Kirei” (月がきれい) is a Japanese romantic anime original series that aired in spring 2017. The title is a famous phrase often attributed to writer Natsume Soseki, who supposedly suggested that “I love you” could be translated more delicately and indirectly as “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?”
Essential viewing for fans of slice-of-life and romance. Tsuki ga Kirei
The final episode—and particularly the post-credits scene—is widely regarded as one of the most satisfying conclusions in romance anime. Without giving everything away, the series follows the couple through the trials of long-distance relationships and personal growth. The ending does not cheat its audience with an ambiguous “and they continued to be friends.” Instead, it offers a mature, earned resolution that shows their love enduring the passage of time. Without giving everything away, the series follows the
The pacing is deliberate and grounded. The show doesn’t rush their relationship, instead letting it blossom naturally through shared silences and quiet gestures. The title itself becomes thematic—love is not always declared with grand speeches but felt in fleeting moments, like the beauty of the moon shared between two people. The show doesn’t rush their relationship, instead letting