Tetsuya Chihara

This would make a nice companion piece to Tokyo.sora, even though Ice Cream Fever is quite a bit brighter. This all-female drama is an aesthetic delight, doused in joyous colors and brought to life through stylish and evocative camera work. The performances are strong, the score is remarkable, and the dramatic elements are pointed without being too overwhelming. Director Chihara set a high bar for himself, and hopefully, he'll get a few more chances to better himself.