An American Writer's Thoughts on Japanese Animation

A Forgotten Masterpiece – Keit Ai Spoiler Review

What if I told you there was an anime that was like the love-child of Your Name, Toradora!, and Noein, but actually predated all three? It’s a largely forgotten slice of weirdness and romance which you may have heard of but almost certainly haven’t seen: the near Urban Legend known as Keit Ai.

Nearly as interesting as Keit Ai itself, though, is the story of how it came to stand on the misty border of what can be confirmed as ‘real’, how it became known in the West, and how I was even able to watch it. So, if you’ll permit, I’ll take a little time to tell that story before diving into the show.

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