The best way to explain Full Moon wo Sagashite to somebody is that it is overcoming loss, and moving on. The entire story encompasses the cycle of grief and acceptance beautifully, more so then any series I've ever seen before.

Each character is the main character of their own story, making it truly believable and interesting to read through. On top of that, each character is likable in their own way, and if they're not, their actions are completely understandable anyway. It's honestly brilliant.

And of course, Arina Tanemura does not disappoint with her brilliant art. It's absolutely gorgeous, as always.

Overall, this story fully grasps the feelings of giving up, the bittersweet feelings of moving on and overcoming your past, and most of all, the sadness of accepting that whoever is no longer with you wants you to continue living. Full Moon so perfectly shows these feelings. Even if you have never experienced them, you will understand after reading. And if you have experienced any of these feelings, you will feel genuinely more whole after reading the struggles of the characters in this story.