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32. March Comes In like a Lion - handsomeboy2012
https://youtu.be/dVeN7cIQ7ao

Unique: 5.5
Story: 6.25
Music: 5.75
Animation: 6.25
Personal: 5.75
Average: 5.9

This seems like an intro thats easy to overlook at first (in fact, I forgot it was nominated until reminded). It doesnt ever do anything attention grabbing or try to stand out with weird imagery or a dramatic theme song. But that doesnt mean its dull by any means. Its got a subtle depth and beauty to it that requires several viewings to really appreciate. And, if anything, I get the feeling this intro would grow on me more over time, but alas, I have to score it now.

The animation has a really nice atmospheric quality, almost like a watercolor painting at times. In fact, the animation is a big part of what makes this intro unique, along with the dreamlike tone.

The intro also effectively tells a story, starting with the boy plunging into the water, and having an Alice in Wonderland type experience where he envisions a strange world with many doors. Most meaningful to me in this sequence is the way the darkness grabs the boy and overtakes him, followed by a vision of bright light in which we see glimpses of people who must mean something to the boy. And then he reaches out for a hand before we return to reality to see him lying unconscious. I can only speculate as to the meaning, but it strikes me as if the boy is suffering from despair, if not depression, and is searching for someone to save him. I dont know if this is a valid take, but there was more than enough here to analyze to make it clear theres a meaningful story.

Lastly, I enjoyed the theme song, particularly the guitar part. I wouldnt say its the type of song I would have chosen for this intro or that it did much to set the tone, but it was very pleasant with a nice melody nonetheless.

I might check out this show at some point, since the intro has intrigued me.