Seasons of Blossom Anime Review: Bomi’s Spring in Small Moments

I watched the Seasons of Blossom animation in spare moments, without expecting it to stay with me for very long.

At first, I thought it might mostly be a little extra for people who already liked the webtoon. Instead, its short episodes left me feeling unexpectedly tender toward the characters. On one night, the single episode I meant to watch before bed became three.

The animation I’m discussing here is the Korean TV series 청춘블라썸: 우리의 봄, centered on Bomi’s spring story. This review is separate from the 2022 live-action drama.

Review scope: The animation’s Bomi-centered spring story.

Spoiler level: Low. I discuss the opening relationship setup, character dynamics, direction, and general impressions without revealing later developments or the ending.

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My Short Verdict: Small Feelings That Stayed With Me

I enjoyed how much feeling the animation found in the space between friendship, kindness, and admitting what you want.

The setup is cute and a little precarious: a lie told out of consideration for a friend becomes the beginning of a romantic relationship. I liked watching the feelings keep moving beyond that starting point.

I felt confused alongside the characters, then found myself hoping for them as their feelings shifted. The warmth came from following those small changes.

Bomi Made Me Want Her to Put Herself First

Bomi was the character I liked most.

She reminded me of someone who spends so much time considering other people that her own feelings keep getting pushed back. I caught myself telling her, “Think about yourself a little, too.”

I didn’t end up taking only one person’s side. The other characters also seemed to need their own time to sort through what they felt.

I liked that uneven pace. Feelings don’t become understandable to everyone at once, and kindness doesn’t always make a situation simpler. Those differences gave the relationships room to develop.

The Pauses Do Some of the Talking

The direction was another reason the story stayed with me.

An exchanged look or a moment when someone holds back their words could make a scene feel alive. The animation gave those moments time to register.

I sometimes felt more in a scene with little dialogue. A pause could hold both the wish to speak and the uncertainty about saying it.

The screen’s spring-like atmosphere helped, too. I found it easy on the eyes, and it suited the tentative warmth of the relationships.

Short Episodes Sometimes Cut the Feeling Short

The roughly 15-minute episodes were convenient, but they were also my main frustration.

Sometimes an episode ended just as I was getting fully drawn into the emotion. I’d reach for the next one, slightly annoyed at where the break had landed.

You can watch in short stretches, though I think a few episodes together may suit the emotional flow better. That was how one episode turned into three for me.

If you arrive without knowing the webtoon, some relationships among the supporting characters may feel a little underexplained. The familiar school-romance pattern of misunderstandings and missed signals was noticeable, too. I had moments of recognizing a situation I’d seen elsewhere, although it didn’t become distracting enough to spoil my enjoyment.

Why This Spring Made Me Curious About the Other Seasons

What felt distinctive was how shifts in feeling kept drawing me along.

Its quietness was part of its appeal. I wanted to see whether the characters would finally make room for their own wishes.

The original WEBTOON, written by HONGDUCK and illustrated by NEMONE, brings its stories together through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Knowing that structure made me curious about how the other seasons might feel in animation, if those stories are adapted in the future.

Who I’d Recommend It To

I’d suggest this animation if you enjoy:

• Gentle school romances with a tentative, youthful atmosphere
• The uncertain space between friendship and attraction
• Characters who need time to understand their own feelings
• Short episodes that you can watch separately or a few at a time

Readers who already enjoy the webtoon may also be interested in seeing the spring story animated.

If you need frequent incidents, fast developments, or major twists, it may feel a little too quiet. I’d choose it when you’re in the mood to follow small looks and hesitations.

Official Information and What to Read Next

Information checked October 27, 2026.

For the animation, check the official KBS program page and the animation’s official links for current information. I haven’t confirmed a current full-episode service or an English-subtitled release to recommend here.

The English WEBTOON linked above is the original comic, rather than a subtitled version of the animation.

The Seasons of Blossom hub introduces the story’s different forms. For the original, see my webtoon review, or use the reading and viewing guide to keep the webtoon, animation, and live-action drama separate.