English Dub Review: Twilight Out of Focus “A Red Thread”

Overview (Spoilers Below):

Giichi invites Hisashi to star in a music video the film club was asked to produce.  Anxious about his acting and his future, Hisashi turns the role down.  Mao asks Hisashi to skip a day of class to cheer his boyfriend up and talk about their relationship.

Our Take:

The series does have its share of low stakes regarding the characters’ romantic relationships.  They don’t exactly deteriorate the corny charm and warmth of its romance aspect, but they also don’t add much to the conflicts of the arcs.  The season finale is no different, as Hisashi has been offered the starring role of a music video.  In a surprise move that shocked everyone in the film club, Hisashi refused because he hesitated about his future as an actor.  

Of course, this also puts Mao in a challenging situation regarding how to comfort his boyfriend.  His only solution is to take the day off from school to hang out with Hisashi.  However, instead of relaxing and watching movies, Mao and Hisashi discuss their feelings about Hisashi’s confidence and concerns about their future after college.  Thankfully, it’s enough for Hisashi to help the club film the music video, but it’s not without a few restrictions to the shoot that’ll test the club’s expertise.

The best way to describe Twilight Out of Focus is that it’s a comfort anime that makes people’s hearts warm and fuzzy.  Even if it doesn’t add much to the formula, mainly its BL elements, it usually compensates with its charm and corny romance, which I will admit got me smiling throughout the season.  Unsurprisingly, “A Red Thread” is a rewarding and heartwarming conclusion to another romance anime that I surprisingly enjoyed.  I wouldn’t say this show is in my top three regarding the genre, but it did warm my heart with its love for movies and romance, so I’m letting that slide.