Sola

AndTheRoo basically said what needed to be said back in their 2007 post. I'm just adding my voice to his/hers because Sola deserves way more than a single review, however positive.

This was a beautiful and unexpectedly imaginative little series. Thirteen episodes was just right. It begins slowly enough as a kind of domestic, slightly supernatural teen drama, but even then I was captivated. Towards the end it gets weirder, but in a real good way.

The art is solid, not outrageous, but the plot and characterisation are at a very high level. It's genuinely moving. And, yeah, the music's great. In Japan, Sola went on to win Best Anime Series of 2007. Deservedly so.

If you're wondering whether to bother watching it or not: watch it. Totally recommended.