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* HeroicSacrifice: ''Three times.'' [[spoiler: Mitsuki offers her soul to Izumi to save Takuto (though he doesn't take it), Takuto dies not just in body but also ''in spirit'' to save Mitsuki, and Meroko sacrifices herself to save Takuto.]] Thank God all three of them [[MoodWhiplash are rewarded...]]
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* HeroicSacrifice: ''Three times.'' [[spoiler: Mitsuki offers her soul to Izumi to save Takuto (though he doesn't take it), Takuto dies not just in body but also ''in spirit'' to save Mitsuki, and Meroko sacrifices herself to save Takuto.]] Thank God all three of them [[MoodWhiplash are rewarded...]] ]]
* HiddenDepths: EVERYONE. From Mitsuki's grandmother [[spoiler: who's tragic life has led to her associating music with nothing but grief and pain]] to Wakaouji-sensei [[spoiler: who was originally part of Mitsuki's father's band]] to Takuto [[spoiler: who also was part of the same band until it broke up and later ended up committing ''[[DrivenToSuicide suicide]]'' rather than deal with his throat cancer and the fact that surgery would ''destroy'' his voice]] to Madoka [[spoiler: who was ''broken'' by the entertainment industry when she was child, resulting in her bitter, cynical attitude]]. Even ''Izumi'' counts [[spoiler: as a few lines he says in episode 46 suggests he's ''given up'' on being anything but a Shinigami and thus has resigned himself to his [[YouCantFightFate fate]].]]
* HiddenDepths: EVERYONE. From Mitsuki's grandmother [[spoiler: who's tragic life has led to her associating music with nothing but grief and pain]] to Wakaouji-sensei [[spoiler: who was originally part of Mitsuki's father's band]] to Takuto [[spoiler: who also was part of the same band until it broke up and later ended up committing ''[[DrivenToSuicide suicide]]'' rather than deal with his throat cancer and the fact that surgery would ''destroy'' his voice]] to Madoka [[spoiler: who was ''broken'' by the entertainment industry when she was child, resulting in her bitter, cynical attitude]]. Even ''Izumi'' counts [[spoiler: as a few lines he says in episode 46 suggests he's ''given up'' on being anything but a Shinigami and thus has resigned himself to his [[YouCantFightFate fate]].]]
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* GhostAmnesiaGhostAmnesia: All Shinigami are subject to this [[spoiler: since remembering their previous life, especially when they are still a rookie, will lead to CriticalExistenceFailure and turn them into a wandering ghost.]] Takuto is the big example in the Anime [[spoiler: as he's completely forgotten his previous life as the lead singer of ROUTE:L.]]
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** Though a few [[PetTheDog moments]] suggests he's just better at hiding his heart of gold.
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** Going along with this, the way her face is designed is also softened. By the end, she truly looks like a kindly grandmother.
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* DefrostingIceQueen: Mitsuki's grandmother. Though it has a set back [[spoiler: when Mitsuki tells her to let her chose who to trust her life with]] she eventually learns to love music again [[spoiler: though it was only through dealing with Mitsuki's HeroicBSOD after discovering that Eichi was DeadAllAlong that allowed her to realize just how important Mitsuki found music and singing aka they were her ''life''.]]
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* CryIntoChest: Oshino does this to Wakouji in episode 43 [[spoiler: after berating herself for all she can't do for Mitsuki, who is currently having and HeroicBSOD after discovering Eichi has been dead all this time.]]
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* CryIntoChest: Oshino Oshige does this to Wakouji Wakaouji in episode 43 [[spoiler: after berating herself for all she can't do for Mitsuki, who is currently having and HeroicBSOD after discovering Eichi has been dead all this time.]]
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* CryIntoChest: Oshino does this to Wakouji in episode 43 [[spoiler: after berating herself for all she can't do for Mitsuki, who is currently having and HeroicBSOD after discovering Eichi has been dead all this time.]]
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** And even when the entire episode is done seriously, the opening or eyecatch will immediately throw you.
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The anime is available in North America via Viz Media. The DVD releases are on indefinite hiatus, only going as far as episode 28. However, all 52 episodes are available on Hulu[[hottip:*:However, they are based on Viz Media's DVD masters. Additionally, the episodes are subtitled only]].
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The anime is available in North America via Viz Media. The DVD releases are on indefinite hiatus, only going as far as episode 28. However, all 52 episodes are available on Hulu[[hottip:*:However, Hulu[[note]]However, they are based on Viz Media's DVD masters. Additionally, the episodes are subtitled only]].only[[/note]].
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* [[InconsistentDub Inconsistent Translation]] / BadExportForYou: Untranslated songs and signs aside, in the Hulu version,[[hottip:*: which again, is based on the R1 DVD version]] the first four episodes present the opening credits in their original Japanese (complete with the "Sit away from the TV" message), with the eyecatches featuring the original Japanese title. From episode 5 up to episode 8, overlays are used, with translated versions of the credits, and the logo removed from the eyecatches, and the aforementioned "Sit away from the TV" message also removed. From episode 9 to episode 16 however, no credits (or episode titles) appear at all (though one episode reveals the name of an episode in the subtitles), and the wrong ending[[hottip:*: specifically the first]] is used, compromising the "ending theme starts before credits" effect. Beginning with episode 17, the translated credits, translated episode titles, and the correct opening(s) all mysteriously return, staying for the remainder of the series.
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* [[InconsistentDub Inconsistent Translation]] / BadExportForYou: Untranslated songs and signs aside, in the Hulu version,[[hottip:*: which version,[[note]]which again, is based on the R1 DVD version]] version[[/note]] the first four episodes present the opening credits in their original Japanese (complete with the "Sit away from the TV" message), with the eyecatches featuring the original Japanese title. From episode 5 up to episode 8, overlays are used, with translated versions of the credits, and the logo removed from the eyecatches, and the aforementioned "Sit away from the TV" message also removed. From episode 9 to episode 16 however, no credits (or episode titles) appear at all (though one episode reveals the name of an episode in the subtitles), and the wrong ending[[hottip:*: specifically ending[[note]]specifically the first]] first[[/note]] is used, compromising the "ending theme starts before credits" effect. Beginning with episode 17, the translated credits, translated episode titles, and the correct opening(s) all mysteriously return, staying for the remainder of the series.
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* AdaptedOut: Sort of. Jonathan [[spoiler: as Sheldon]] wasn't revealed in the anime due to the anime overtaking the manga. The manga reveals that [[spoiler: Jonathan is the Shinigami's boss named Sheldon]]. Takuto mentioned their boss gave them the name "Negi Ramen", and that's it. Mystere was adapted out [[OvertookTheManga due to a certain reason]], but a stand-in took her place.
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* DoItYourselfThemeTune: NAS totally cheated in this part, placing myco of Changin' My Life as the seiyu of Mitsuki, as majority of the songs in the anime are by Changin' My Life. Especially egregious when Mitsuki as Full Moon sings, her voice shifts to myco's natural voice. Especially Eternal Snow.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: The last couple arcs of the anime, which deal with [[spoiler: Eichi's death, Mitsuki becoming suicidal after finding out, Takuto's returning memories, Mitsuki's approaching death day...]]
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* WhamEpisode: Episode 42's "Eternal Snow" [[spoiler: where it's been revealed that Mitsuki found out that Eichi's been DeadAllAlong]].
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* WhamEpisode: The end of Episode 42's "Eternal Snow" 41 [[spoiler: where it's been revealed that Mitsuki found Takuto finds out that Eichi's been DeadAllAlong]].DeadAllAlong]]. And then Episode 42, [[spoiler: when Mitsuki subsequently finds out.]]
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* WhamEpisode: Episode 42's "Eternal Snow" [[spoiler: where it's been revealed that Mitsuki found out that Eichi's been DeadAllAlong]].
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* DeclarationOfProtection: Takuto's sworn vow to Mitsuki from episode 11 all the way to the bitter end. Against impossible odds, [[spoiler: he keeps his word]].
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* IWillProtectHer: Takuto's sworn vow to Mitsuki from episode 11 all the way to the bitter end. Against impossible odds, [[spoiler: he keeps his word]].
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* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: [[AdaptationDecay Izumi's just]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk a jerk.]]
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* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: [[AdaptationDecay JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: Izumi's just]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk just a jerk.]]
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* HeroicBSOD: In the anime when Mitsuki learns that [[spoiler:Eichi had died two years ago.]]
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* HeroicBSOD: In the anime [[spoiler:Mitsuki has a couple: one when Mitsuki she learns that [[spoiler:Eichi had died two years ago.about Eichi's death, and one after her throat surgery, when she loses Takuto and Meroko.]]
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''Full Moon O Sagashite'' was adapted into an {{anime}} in 2002, which, according to TheOtherWiki, enjoyed high ratings in Japan. Though the initial plot remained the same as the manga, it was noticeably LighterAndSofter and had a different ending due to the fact that the anime OvertookTheManga.
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!!In addition to the tropes listed on the [[Manga/FullMoonOSagashite main page]], the anime consists of:
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!!In addition to the tropes listed on the [[Manga/FullMoonOSagashite main manga page]], the anime consists of:
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* Heroic Sacrifice: ''Three times.'' [[spoiler: Mitsuki offers her soul to Izumi to save Takuto (though he doesn't take it), Takuto dies not just in body but also ''in spirit'' to save Mitsuki, and Meroko sacrifices herself to save Takuto.]] Thank God all three of them [[MoodWhiplash are rewarded...]]
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* Heroic Sacrifice: HeroicSacrifice: ''Three times.'' [[spoiler: Mitsuki offers her soul to Izumi to save Takuto (though he doesn't take it), Takuto dies not just in body but also ''in spirit'' to save Mitsuki, and Meroko sacrifices herself to save Takuto.]] Thank God all three of them [[MoodWhiplash are rewarded...]]
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* [[InconsistentDub Inconsistant Translation]] / BadExportForYou: Untranslated songs and signs aside, in the Hulu version,[[hottip:*: which again, is based on the R1 DVD version]] the first four episodes present the opening credits in their original Japanese (complete with the "Sit away from the TV" message), with the eyecatches featuring the original Japanese title. From episode 5 up to episode 8, overlays are used, with translated versions of the credits, and the logo removed from the eyecatches, and the aforementioned "Sit away from the TV" message also removed. From episode 9 to episode 16 however, no credits (or episode titles) appear at all (though one episode reveals the name of an episode in the subtitles), and the wrong ending[[hottip:*: specifically the first]] is used, compromising the "ending theme starts before credits" effect. Beginning with episode 17, the translated credits, translated episode titles, and the correct opening(s) all mysteriously return, staying for the remainder of the series.
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* [[InconsistentDub Inconsistant Inconsistent Translation]] / BadExportForYou: Untranslated songs and signs aside, in the Hulu version,[[hottip:*: which again, is based on the R1 DVD version]] the first four episodes present the opening credits in their original Japanese (complete with the "Sit away from the TV" message), with the eyecatches featuring the original Japanese title. From episode 5 up to episode 8, overlays are used, with translated versions of the credits, and the logo removed from the eyecatches, and the aforementioned "Sit away from the TV" message also removed. From episode 9 to episode 16 however, no credits (or episode titles) appear at all (though one episode reveals the name of an episode in the subtitles), and the wrong ending[[hottip:*: specifically the first]] is used, compromising the "ending theme starts before credits" effect. Beginning with episode 17, the translated credits, translated episode titles, and the correct opening(s) all mysteriously return, staying for the remainder of the series.
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* InvisibleToNormals: The shinigami except when they're in plushie form [[spoiler:or transformed into someone else]]. There's nothing about being inaudible to normals, though.
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* AdaptationDyeJob: Mitsuki's hair from ShinyMidnightBlack to brown. Takuto's hair from black to gray. Fuzuki and Hazuki from blonde to brown. Madoka's hair from straight purple to dark red. Aoi's from green to black! Nobody's eye colors are the same in the anime except for the shinigami. Meroko's outfit is black in the manga but is changed to red in the anime with the consent of [[WordOfGod Tanemura herself]]; she designed all the clothes for the anime!
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* AdaptationDyeJob: Mitsuki's hair from ShinyMidnightBlack black to brown. Takuto's hair from black to gray. Fuzuki and Hazuki from blonde to brown. Madoka's hair from straight purple to dark red. Aoi's from green to black! Nobody's eye colors are the same in the anime except for the shinigami. Meroko's outfit is black in the manga but is changed to red in the anime with the consent of [[WordOfGod Tanemura herself]]; she designed all the clothes for the anime!
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** Madoka to a point as well. In the manga, while Madoka is willing to go to some lengths to best Full Moon, she has a strong sense of pride and refuses to cheat to win. It's seen especially after the commercial contest, when Madoka resigns upon learning that the lyrics she used to win were written by Mitsuki. In the anime, she has no such qualms, and spends the entire first half of the series using increasingly underhanded tactics to try and one-up Full Moon. [[spoiler: She goes too far when she tries to start rumors about Full Moon and Wakaoji having an affair; it causes her career and popularity to take a big hit, and throws her into a fit of despair. She ends up befriending the twelve-year-old Mitsuki, who helps pull her out of it.]]
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* RooftopConfrontation: A non-fighting example in Episodes 45 and 46 when [[spoiler: Izumi attempts to take Mitsuki's soul by driving her to accidental suicide. Takuto, Meroko, and Fuzuki all show up to foil him, but the event culminates in Takuto regaining his memories from his human life.]]
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* AccidentalKiss: Implied with [[spoiler: Takuto and Mitsuki]] in Episode 16.
* AccidentalKiss: Implied with [[spoiler: Takuto and Mitsuki]] in Episode 16.
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* DrivenToSuicide: JerkAss Izumi tries to [[spoiler: drive Mitsuki]] to accidental suicide by performing the cruelest of spells...
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* DrivenToSuicide: JerkAss Just like the manga, this is how one becomes a Shinigami. Also in one of the last arcs of the anime, [[spoiler: Izumi tries to [[spoiler: drive Mitsuki]] Mitsuki to accidental suicide by performing the cruelest of spells...suicide, although it doesn't succeed.]]
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* LighterAndSofter: Compared to the manga, which had more themes about suicide, life, and death, the anime series uses a brighter color scheme (i.e. changes Meroko's {{Stripperific}} costume to red instead of black). An excuse for this may be because the series had [[OvertookTheManga overtaken the manga]], or, on a smaller scale, ExecutiveMeddling.
* LikesOlderWomen: Averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
* LikesOlderWomen: Averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
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* LighterAndSofter: Compared to the manga, which had more themes about suicide, life, and death, the anime series focuses more on slice-of-life episodes from Mitsuki's singing career and uses a brighter color scheme (i.e. changes Meroko's {{Stripperific}} costume to red instead of black). black), although it does get a good chunk of darker episodes near the end with [[spoiler: Eichi's death]]. An excuse for this may be because the series had [[OvertookTheManga overtaken the manga]], or, on a smaller scale, ExecutiveMeddling.
* LikesOlderWomen: Averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".ExecutiveMeddling.
* LikesOlderWomen: Averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
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* AdaptationalVillainy: In the manga, Izumi was mostly a JerkWithAHeartOfGold, but in the anime, he's the main antagonist.
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* LikesOlderWomen: Hilariously averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
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* LikesOlderWomen: Hilariously averted Averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: At the end of episode 39, Mitsuki is talking about seeing Eichi again, and a bell starts ringing. Meroko thinks it's a New Year's bell but Takuto corrects her with "It's a church bell". This scene, while subtle, can actually feel a bit [[ForDoomTheBellTolls ''chilling'']] if you already know the plot from there: [[spoiler: Eichi's death is revealed naught but three episodes later.]]
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: At the end of episode 39, Mitsuki is talking about seeing Eichi again, and a bell starts ringing. Meroko thinks it's a New Year's bell but Takuto corrects her with "It's a church bell". This scene, while subtle, can actually feel a bit [[ForDoomTheBellTolls ''chilling'']] if you already know the plot from there: [[spoiler: Eichi's death is revealed naught but three episodes later.]]]]
* ForDoomTheBellTolls
* GhostAmnesia
* HeIsNotMyBoyfriend: Mitsuki's classmate asks her if Takuto is the person she likes, to which she denies a little TOO hastily. [[ResistanceIsFutile Hint hint.]]
* HeroicBSOD: In the anime when Mitsuki learns that [[spoiler:Eichi had died two years ago.]]
* Heroic Sacrifice: ''Three times.'' [[spoiler: Mitsuki offers her soul to Izumi to save Takuto (though he doesn't take it), Takuto dies not just in body but also ''in spirit'' to save Mitsuki, and Meroko sacrifices herself to save Takuto.]] Thank God all three of them [[MoodWhiplash are rewarded...]]
* ImportantHaircut: In the anime, [[spoiler: Meroko shears her hair in order to transfer her powers to the weakening Takuto, letting him transform Mitsuki for her last performance.]]
* [[InconsistentDub Inconsistant Translation]] / BadExportForYou: Untranslated songs and signs aside, in the Hulu version,[[hottip:*: which again, is based on the R1 DVD version]] the first four episodes present the opening credits in their original Japanese (complete with the "Sit away from the TV" message), with the eyecatches featuring the original Japanese title. From episode 5 up to episode 8, overlays are used, with translated versions of the credits, and the logo removed from the eyecatches, and the aforementioned "Sit away from the TV" message also removed. From episode 9 to episode 16 however, no credits (or episode titles) appear at all (though one episode reveals the name of an episode in the subtitles), and the wrong ending[[hottip:*: specifically the first]] is used, compromising the "ending theme starts before credits" effect. Beginning with episode 17, the translated credits, translated episode titles, and the correct opening(s) all mysteriously return, staying for the remainder of the series.
** In episodes 40 and 41, some lines of dialogue aren't even translated at all, and at least a couple translations either have the wrong context, or are just plain wrong outright. On subject of missing translations however, it seems to only happen when the characters think, including during flashbacks, with the subs randomly showing up then disappearing. The Hulu versions use soft subtitles based on Hulu's closed captioning feature, with thoughts sppearing in italics, so it may or may not be possible that the episodes were being uploaded incorrectly.
* IWillProtectHer: Takuto's sworn vow to Mitsuki from episode 11 all the way to the bitter end. Against impossible odds, [[spoiler: he keeps his word]].
* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: [[AdaptationDecay Izumi's just]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk a jerk.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Compared to the manga, which had more themes about suicide, life, and death, the anime series uses a brighter color scheme (i.e. changes Meroko's {{Stripperific}} costume to red instead of black). An excuse for this may be because the series had [[OvertookTheManga overtaken the manga]], or, on a smaller scale, ExecutiveMeddling.
* LikesOlderWomen: Hilariously averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
* MoodWhiplash: The amount of {{Tear Jerker}}s mixed with the ridiculously upbeat ending creates this trope in High-Octane fuel.
** Reiterating the whiplash, After Mitsuki is devastated by [[spoiler: losing Takuto and Meroko]] the very end [[spoiler: brings them ''all'' together one last time.]] It does not help that the song playing in the background is 'NEW FUTURE'.
* OvertookTheManga: Possibly one of the greatest examples, since the anime started in the same month that the fifth chapter was published and ended a year earlier.
* ThePowerOfLove: One of the most emotional examples shown in anime: [[spoiler: Takuto loses all of his memories, yet when the time comes for Mitsuki to die, he protests, saying he can still feel her ''in his heart'']].
* SacredFirstKiss: Takuto spends a whole episode of the anime trying to prevent Mitsuki from sharing this with a boy who just wants to embarrass her, [[spoiler: but it turns out the wind knocks Mitsuki and Takuto into an implied accidental kiss]].
* SnowMeansDeath
* StatusQuoIsGod: Averted in the anime when Mitsuki tries to tell Oshige-san and Dr. Wakaoji that she is Full Moon; [[spoiler:she succeeds.]]
* TransformationSequence: Mitsuki is given one when she turns into [[OlderAlterEgo Full Moon]]. A rather simplistic sequence is used for the first half of the series, but a more elaborate looking, MagicalGirl-type one was used in the second half. Meroko also gets a short sequence when she [[VoluntaryShapeshifter shapeshifts]].
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* ForDoomTheBellTolls
* GhostAmnesia
* HeIsNotMyBoyfriend: Mitsuki's classmate asks her if Takuto is the person she likes, to which she denies a little TOO hastily. [[ResistanceIsFutile Hint hint.]]
* HeroicBSOD: In the anime when Mitsuki learns that [[spoiler:Eichi had died two years ago.]]
* Heroic Sacrifice: ''Three times.'' [[spoiler: Mitsuki offers her soul to Izumi to save Takuto (though he doesn't take it), Takuto dies not just in body but also ''in spirit'' to save Mitsuki, and Meroko sacrifices herself to save Takuto.]] Thank God all three of them [[MoodWhiplash are rewarded...]]
* ImportantHaircut: In the anime, [[spoiler: Meroko shears her hair in order to transfer her powers to the weakening Takuto, letting him transform Mitsuki for her last performance.]]
* [[InconsistentDub Inconsistant Translation]] / BadExportForYou: Untranslated songs and signs aside, in the Hulu version,[[hottip:*: which again, is based on the R1 DVD version]] the first four episodes present the opening credits in their original Japanese (complete with the "Sit away from the TV" message), with the eyecatches featuring the original Japanese title. From episode 5 up to episode 8, overlays are used, with translated versions of the credits, and the logo removed from the eyecatches, and the aforementioned "Sit away from the TV" message also removed. From episode 9 to episode 16 however, no credits (or episode titles) appear at all (though one episode reveals the name of an episode in the subtitles), and the wrong ending[[hottip:*: specifically the first]] is used, compromising the "ending theme starts before credits" effect. Beginning with episode 17, the translated credits, translated episode titles, and the correct opening(s) all mysteriously return, staying for the remainder of the series.
** In episodes 40 and 41, some lines of dialogue aren't even translated at all, and at least a couple translations either have the wrong context, or are just plain wrong outright. On subject of missing translations however, it seems to only happen when the characters think, including during flashbacks, with the subs randomly showing up then disappearing. The Hulu versions use soft subtitles based on Hulu's closed captioning feature, with thoughts sppearing in italics, so it may or may not be possible that the episodes were being uploaded incorrectly.
* IWillProtectHer: Takuto's sworn vow to Mitsuki from episode 11 all the way to the bitter end. Against impossible odds, [[spoiler: he keeps his word]].
* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: [[AdaptationDecay Izumi's just]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk a jerk.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Compared to the manga, which had more themes about suicide, life, and death, the anime series uses a brighter color scheme (i.e. changes Meroko's {{Stripperific}} costume to red instead of black). An excuse for this may be because the series had [[OvertookTheManga overtaken the manga]], or, on a smaller scale, ExecutiveMeddling.
* LikesOlderWomen: Hilariously averted when Meroko thinks Takuto likes Fuzuki, who is Mitsuki's grandmother. He doesn't. The subtitle when Meroko panics says "She's a fool".
* MoodWhiplash: The amount of {{Tear Jerker}}s mixed with the ridiculously upbeat ending creates this trope in High-Octane fuel.
** Reiterating the whiplash, After Mitsuki is devastated by [[spoiler: losing Takuto and Meroko]] the very end [[spoiler: brings them ''all'' together one last time.]] It does not help that the song playing in the background is 'NEW FUTURE'.
* OvertookTheManga: Possibly one of the greatest examples, since the anime started in the same month that the fifth chapter was published and ended a year earlier.
* ThePowerOfLove: One of the most emotional examples shown in anime: [[spoiler: Takuto loses all of his memories, yet when the time comes for Mitsuki to die, he protests, saying he can still feel her ''in his heart'']].
* SacredFirstKiss: Takuto spends a whole episode of the anime trying to prevent Mitsuki from sharing this with a boy who just wants to embarrass her, [[spoiler: but it turns out the wind knocks Mitsuki and Takuto into an implied accidental kiss]].
* SnowMeansDeath
* StatusQuoIsGod: Averted in the anime when Mitsuki tries to tell Oshige-san and Dr. Wakaoji that she is Full Moon; [[spoiler:she succeeds.]]
* TransformationSequence: Mitsuki is given one when she turns into [[OlderAlterEgo Full Moon]]. A rather simplistic sequence is used for the first half of the series, but a more elaborate looking, MagicalGirl-type one was used in the second half. Meroko also gets a short sequence when she [[VoluntaryShapeshifter shapeshifts]].
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''"Some day you'll understand...why the song that lingers...binds us together..."''
''"Some day you'll understand...why the song that lingers...binds us together..."''
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''"Some day you'll understand...why the song that lingers...binds us together..."''
''Full Moon O Sagashite'' was adapted into an {{anime}} in 2002, which, according to TheOtherWiki, enjoyed high ratings in Japan. Though the initial plot remained the same as the manga, it was noticeably LighterAndSofter and had a different ending due to the fact that the anime OvertookTheManga.
The anime is available in North America via Viz Media. The DVD releases are on indefinite hiatus, only going as far as episode 28. However, all 52 episodes are available on Hulu[[hottip:*:However, they are based on Viz Media's DVD masters. Additionally, the episodes are subtitled only]].
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!!In addition to the tropes listed on the [[Manga/FullMoonOSagashite main page]], the anime consists of:
* AdaptationDyeJob: Mitsuki's hair from ShinyMidnightBlack to brown. Takuto's hair from black to gray. Fuzuki and Hazuki from blonde to brown. Madoka's hair from straight purple to dark red. Aoi's from green to black! Nobody's eye colors are the same in the anime except for the shinigami. Meroko's outfit is black in the manga but is changed to red in the anime with the consent of [[WordOfGod Tanemura herself]]; she designed all the clothes for the anime!
* BeYourself: What Mitsuki/Full Moon learns in episode 5.
* BreakTheCutie: In the anime, [[spoiler:Mitsuki]] loses the will to live after [[spoiler:finding out Eichi was dead all along and goes into a doll-like state (complete with DullEyesOfUnhappiness) until Takuto convinces her to live for her own sake.]] [[spoiler:Takuto]] goes through severe emotional and physical pain from his previous memories.
* ChristmasEpisode: Episode 37. Unbridled cute. [[spoiler:And the little toys Mitsuki gives to Takuto and Meroko become plot points.]]
* {{Defictionalization}}: The anime-only NostalgicMusicBox from the Eternal Snow-era episodes was made into an electronic toy by Bandai. Because it was a toy, and not a traditional wind-up music box, this is a borderline example. Besides Eternal Snow, the toy also played "Myself" and "New Future". [[OrSoIHeard It is rumored]] that only 50 copies were made.
* DemotedToExtra: In the manga, Jonathan [[spoiler: is revealed to be a disguise for Sheldan, the head of the death pediatrics ward.]] In the anime, however, Jonathan is pretty much a throwaway character who only exists to follow Izumi around and annoy him. Sort of justified when you remember that the relevant events in the manga didn't occur until long after the anime had ended.
* DrivenToSuicide: JerkAss Izumi tries to [[spoiler: drive Mitsuki]] to accidental suicide by performing [[CompleteMonster the cruelest of spells...]]
* FacePalm: Takuto has some truly epic ones in the anime, on account of being the most logical and intelligent of the trio.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: At the end of episode 39, Mitsuki is talking about seeing Eichi again, and a bell starts ringing. Meroko thinks it's a New Year's bell but Takuto corrects her with "It's a church bell". This scene, while subtle, can actually feel a bit [[ForDoomTheBellTolls ''chilling'']] if you already know the plot from there: [[spoiler: Eichi's death is revealed naught but three episodes later.]]
''"Some day you'll understand...why the song that lingers...binds us together..."''
''Full Moon O Sagashite'' was adapted into an {{anime}} in 2002, which, according to TheOtherWiki, enjoyed high ratings in Japan. Though the initial plot remained the same as the manga, it was noticeably LighterAndSofter and had a different ending due to the fact that the anime OvertookTheManga.
The anime is available in North America via Viz Media. The DVD releases are on indefinite hiatus, only going as far as episode 28. However, all 52 episodes are available on Hulu[[hottip:*:However, they are based on Viz Media's DVD masters. Additionally, the episodes are subtitled only]].
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!!In addition to the tropes listed on the [[Manga/FullMoonOSagashite main page]], the anime consists of:
* AdaptationDyeJob: Mitsuki's hair from ShinyMidnightBlack to brown. Takuto's hair from black to gray. Fuzuki and Hazuki from blonde to brown. Madoka's hair from straight purple to dark red. Aoi's from green to black! Nobody's eye colors are the same in the anime except for the shinigami. Meroko's outfit is black in the manga but is changed to red in the anime with the consent of [[WordOfGod Tanemura herself]]; she designed all the clothes for the anime!
* BeYourself: What Mitsuki/Full Moon learns in episode 5.
* BreakTheCutie: In the anime, [[spoiler:Mitsuki]] loses the will to live after [[spoiler:finding out Eichi was dead all along and goes into a doll-like state (complete with DullEyesOfUnhappiness) until Takuto convinces her to live for her own sake.]] [[spoiler:Takuto]] goes through severe emotional and physical pain from his previous memories.
* ChristmasEpisode: Episode 37. Unbridled cute. [[spoiler:And the little toys Mitsuki gives to Takuto and Meroko become plot points.]]
* {{Defictionalization}}: The anime-only NostalgicMusicBox from the Eternal Snow-era episodes was made into an electronic toy by Bandai. Because it was a toy, and not a traditional wind-up music box, this is a borderline example. Besides Eternal Snow, the toy also played "Myself" and "New Future". [[OrSoIHeard It is rumored]] that only 50 copies were made.
* DemotedToExtra: In the manga, Jonathan [[spoiler: is revealed to be a disguise for Sheldan, the head of the death pediatrics ward.]] In the anime, however, Jonathan is pretty much a throwaway character who only exists to follow Izumi around and annoy him. Sort of justified when you remember that the relevant events in the manga didn't occur until long after the anime had ended.
* DrivenToSuicide: JerkAss Izumi tries to [[spoiler: drive Mitsuki]] to accidental suicide by performing [[CompleteMonster the cruelest of spells...]]
* FacePalm: Takuto has some truly epic ones in the anime, on account of being the most logical and intelligent of the trio.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: At the end of episode 39, Mitsuki is talking about seeing Eichi again, and a bell starts ringing. Meroko thinks it's a New Year's bell but Takuto corrects her with "It's a church bell". This scene, while subtle, can actually feel a bit [[ForDoomTheBellTolls ''chilling'']] if you already know the plot from there: [[spoiler: Eichi's death is revealed naught but three episodes later.]]
