Man, this series was wonderful! It has some tough topics that aren't the more obvious ones, yet it has many great lessons to gain from.
Makoto is a very negative character, but that gives him plenty of space to grow. His trust was broken by so many people that he can't trust others, especially when people attempt to force him to. That's what makes Anri so special; she never pushed him in any way that he didn't feel comfortable. They grow together, and it's a beautiful thing. They are both complex both where they start and how they change in the story.
The story is great, even if many people seem to be confused by it. It'll be hard not to spoil things, but I'll do my best. The beginning focuses on the trauma, but the rest is about growing and moving forward in a positive manner. It is almost too linear in how he grows and changes, but that's fine. I think a lot of people need a story like that to give them the courage to move forward in life too. It's quite inspiring.
9/10 It's an easy recommend from me! While some may not relate or see how the situation is as heavy as Makoto makes it out to be, I think the value for those that do is far higher. Comparing the characters from the beginning to the end is probably my favorite part; the story sets itself away from others with clearly defined change rather than something open-ended or vague.