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Ash P So, remember that missing arc from the given anime that was described involving the relationship between Akihiko and Haruki? Well, this movie shows where that missing arc has been. To be one hundred percent honest, this movie should've been at least two or three episodes included in the anime to make a little more sense and how the anime would end. Does that mean that this movie is a bit misleading after saying that? Sure. So, the story is what I had mentioned and goes as follows. Akihiko is going through an emotional roller coaster due to his relationship with his ex-boyfriend, Ugetsu, going south. So he was jumping from place to place to sleep for a night until he ended up staying at Haruki's place. Funny enough, Haruki is actually in love with Akihiko. Yet the love story wasn't the only focus between the two. The focus with Akihiko also shows his love for not only the drums but the violin, too. It isn't just Akihiko that's going through an emotional roller coaster. Haruki and even Ugetsu go through their own feelings. Mafuyu, the best boy of the anime, in my honest opinion, does help out whenever he needs to listen since it was thanks to them pulling him through his feelings back in the anime. I have to admit the focus was thought out well, yet it feels like there should have been more constructed between Akihiko and Haruki. Rather, the middle part had felt a bit rushed. What also irked me is that one scene where Akihiko was kinda forcing himself on Haruki. He is confirmed bisexual as I did my research when he was staying at a woman's house. I know they love each other, and they did make up later, but again, that felt a little rushed. Anything that does involve forced sexual intercourse or what would look like being sexual assault would make plenty of folks uncomfortable, which I would give a bit of warning for those who have been a victim of such who are looking to give this movie a watch. It is an hour long movie, as it shows how I think this could've been about two or three episodes in the anime as it's all about the third act between Akihiko and Haruki. You rarely see Ritsuko and bits of Mafuyu, who does help with Ugetsu, which led to a subtle ending of the movie. The music is still amazing, whether from the score of the film or the song Mafuyu had sung during that showtime with given. The animation is still great. The voice acting is still on point. Watched this in Japanese. If you one hundred percent know Japanese, you would feel free to play this in the background. If you are a dub person, you would also feel free to play this in the background. Sure, it was a middle of the road kind of review, but it is what it is. It felt a bit underwhelming despite having a decent time with this. So I'm gonna give this movie six Akihiko smoking a cigarette at the balcony out of ten. 6/10. Couldn't help but see that as a meme, if you ask me. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Wayne S A phenomenal movie that brought so many emotions to the surface from an already powerful story. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review William W A very good movie. Especially like the songs. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Luther W A wonderful movie full of emotion and great binge worthy songs that compliment the series perfectly. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/24 Full Review Will W A wonderfully crafted movie that offers great songs and touching moments. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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