Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome

On a mysterious night that seems to last for a year, an ordinary college student continues to chase one of his underclassmen, a girl with black hair—the girl of his dreams. Up until now, he has been relying on a simple plan, which is to calculatingly bump into her every day while making it seem like a meaningful coincidence. However, his efforts remain futile as their relationship is not progressing at all.

Meanwhile, the black-haired girl believes that everything is connected by fate and endeavors to experience as many new things as possible, leaving it all for destiny to decide. While strolling along the lively streets of Kyoto, she discovers that the very beginning of her fateful journey—a book she had as a child—is currently being sold in a second-hand bookstore. Upon knowing this, the college student eyes another opportunity to run into her "by chance": this time, he hopes to get the book before she does and finally grasp the thread of fate that could connect their hearts.

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Kurokami no Otome Main

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Senpai Main

Hoshino, Gen Japanese

Higuchi, Seitarou Supporting

Nakai, Kazuya Japanese

Johnny Supporting

Hiyama, Nobuyuki Japanese

Hanuki, Ryouko Supporting

Kaida, Yuuko Japanese

Gakuensai Jimukyokuchou Supporting

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Furuhonichi no Kamisama Supporting

Yoshino, Hiroyuki Japanese

Pantsu Soubanchou Supporting

Akiyama, Ryuuji Japanese

Princess Daruma Supporting

Yuuki, Aoi Japanese

Suda, Kazuko Supporting

Niizuma, Seiko Japanese

Choi, Eun-Young Producer, Storyboard

Ozaki, Noriko Producer

Yuasa, Masaaki Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Executive Producer

Kimura, Eriko Sound Director

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Nov 23, 2024

Nullthegoat

Recommended

If I was to be told that aspects of everything I love in media would be combined into this film I wouldn't have expected it to be this outcome. The absurdism of this film is so engaging that it felt that I was along for the ride with all the other characters. Beautiful art direction had me in awe at some of what was on screen. I love the message throughout as well for as nonsensical it had been. I found myself not knowing where to story would lead next, appreciating all the whimsical motifs throughout. Would definitely reccomend for people looking for a work ... to sit down and fully take it. Before going in have an open mind.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Oct 4, 2023

RESOLVING_POWER

Mixed Feelings

I watched Yoru wa Mijikashi Aruke yo Otome, also known as The Night is Short, Walk on Girl. Here are my thoughts:

This movie is the spiritual sequel to The Tatami Galaxy (Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei), and I enjoyed this movie much more because it didn't have the awful whiny MC that made me dislike The Tatami Galaxy so much, although other familiar characters are present, such as Higuchi and Hanuki. The art style is also quite similar to The Tatami Galaxy – I appreciated it. The visuals are creative, unique, dynamic, and entertaining to admire; it is a nice satisfying visual feast. Overall this is a ... very 'artsy' movie that would be enjoyed by those who like avant-garde abstract experimental stuff. That said, the OST and voice acting are nothing special, in my opinion.

There isn't much of a coherent story and I never felt interested in the plot. The dialogue in some scenes is kind of neat, but the overall storyline just isn't engaging at all. Superficially, this movie basically just feels like a series of absurdist scenes mashed together. It seems like a veiled allegory for the brevity of life, or something of that nature. It's up to your interpretation, but there's definitely a deeper message lurking in here. It's not just a series of random mashed-together scenes; there's clearly artistic intent here, but it's up to you to unravel it however you wish. There are numerous scenes focused on alcohol consumption, which I enjoyed. Drinking is a prominent theme in this movie, although ironically it's well suited for being viewed under the influence of cannabis.


My overall rating: 6/10
Yoru wa Mijikashi Aruke yo Otome is quite visually interesting but lacking a substantial concrete storyline. It is abstract in both artistic form and its writing. I found some parts mildly boring but in general this is an entertaining movie if you calibrate your expectations correctly.

Those who enjoyed The Tatami Galaxy would definitely like this, and even those who didn't may find this movie superior or at least redeemable. In my opinion, it lacks many of the flaws that plagued The Tatami Galaxy. Although hardly perfect, this movie occupies a niche unsatisfied by most anime; it is certainly unique.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Sep 1, 2024

grr_mal

Not Recommended

I wish there was a genre or a tag to warn people about this type of content. I'd just call it nonsense, but as surprising as it is I realize now that just like in drawing, poetry, music or other mediums, anime also has people that would call any sort of nonsense an art. So I guess something like Dementia or Delirium or Surrealism could be more appropriate to not totally out those people. Still, there must be something to mark it as inappropriate for normal sane viewers.

A part of this nonsense is literally explained in-universe as a delirium from having a high fever. But ... that's only a really small part, so I'm not too sure why the author even bothered. I guess some other parts might be similarly explainable as alcohol intoxication, but that's more of a stretch.

If you do end up watching it, my advice is don't try to explain the nonsense, just accept and embrace it and run with it. Then when it's over just shake it off and forget it, to keep your own mind safe. With this, you're welcome to the club of conceited snobs that can pretend to understand and appreciate surrealism or other types of nonsense modern art.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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	Poll: Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome Episode 1 Discussion ( 1 2 ) alexanderthekek - Nov 18, 2017	88 replies	by LotteGiants »» Aug 9, 7:39 AM
	What's the difference between the film and the anime? seawolfseawolf - Aug 2, 2021	5 replies	by mydaddy »» Apr 14, 9:26 PM
	Does anyone know why this anime is rated R -+, what scenes does it contain? OkabeRintarou12 - Jan 13, 2023	3 replies	by OkabeRintarou12 »» Feb 23, 2023 10:32 AM
	Did anyone in the US go see it at a theater? deathbyglitter - Aug 21, 2018	5 replies	by L-S-M-F-T »» Aug 7, 2022 2:26 AM
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