Fragtime

I don't understand the low score in this movie... oh well.

"Fragtime" is a cozy little package of emotions. The romance is tender and nuanced. It's not your typical high school love story; it's more mature and explores the complexities of love in a way that's both refreshing and relatable. The lesbian love angle is handled with grace and sensitivity, which is a big win. It's not fetishized or overly dramatized; it's just two people discovering love and affection for each other.

The movie has some erotic moments, but they're tastefully done. They serve to intensify the romantic tension rather than being gratuitous, which I think ... is a good approach.

Both characters go through a journey of self-discovery, which is beautifully portrayed. The time-stopping ability serves as a metaphor for those frozen moments in life where we find out something new about ourselves.

The movie delves deep into the characters' thoughts and fears. It's not just about the external events but also about the internal struggles, making it a rich narrative. The bravery displayed by the characters, especially in confronting their fears and insecurities, is commendable. It adds a layer of depth to what could have been a simple love story.

Now, here's my gripe: the movie is too short! I think this story could make a good anime series.

Overall, "Fragtime" is a well-crafted piece that touches on love, identity, and the courage it takes to be true to oneself. It's a must-watch if you're into romance and character-driven stories. But yeah, it could have been a bit longer to flesh out some more details.

I stumbled upon this movie when I was looking for some nice gl animes to watch in my free time. It looked pretty interesting when I first saw it, so I decided to give it a try.

And, well, it was alright.

Of course, there are good things about this film. I though the idea of a girl who can stop time falling in love with the one girl who happens to not be affected by the time stopping is very cute. The artstyle is simple but nice and makes the movie pleasent to watch.

The only thing that made me a bit uncomfortable while watching is ... the whole panties thing. I don't know, I guess If I could stop time, I'd sit next to the girl I like and maybe lean my head against her shoulder NOT lift her skirt and look at her underwear.

As for the characters, I don't really have any complaints. I think the way the characters get to know each other was great.

The movie has a simply, but also sweet ending.
This isn't one of my favorite movies of all time, but I could see myself watching it again someday!

i made an account to share how much i hate this movie. nothing is explained, the characters are incredibly shallow and there is literally no substance.. none of the actions that these characters take actually have any motivation, and the relationship between the two girls is literally just gross fanservice. i came into this hoping for a cute gl story and went out of it regretting that i wasted my time watching this.

spoilers

why does she have this power and why does it disappear? not explained, but i guess it disappears because she "loves"/"likes" murakami which is also not really explained because apparently murakami has been ... putting on a fake personality all along, so, how does she fall in love with someone she never really knew? not explained! not explained why murakami apparently liked moritani, whose only personality was being shy, when murakami was apparently a people pleaser with no likes or dislikes... boring and exclusively fanservice with no actual substance to it (because for some reason murakami just flashes moritani for funsies) (also the entire reason they even meet is because moritani is being incredibly creepy and lifting up murakamis skirt to see her panties (and also the motivation for WHY moritani does this is never told)))
PLUS moritani and murakami never even knew each other beyond being classmates before so why they have this "connection" is unclear?? and why does moritanis power suddenly exclude murakami when it presumably didn't before???