If you're looking for an anime with interesting and unique plot with lots of unexpected development, then I would not recommend this to you. This is a normal romance school anime. A one-hour-length film with an overwhelming number of characters. A flat story where I haven't felt intensity or something unique that will instantly hook me into the show. In other words, if you're planning to watch this movie, then lower your expectations and just enjoy the whole thing. Also, the effort given for this show is not a waste at all since it still has its good aspects.
There are two possible goals in this movie that I could think of. First, It tries to make us relate from our past romance back in our youthful days, which is not that effective since everyone doesn't have those cliche situations or story. Second, it wants to give us romantic excitement which I've never felt while watching the movie. But that's just me, I do think that some people would appreciate this show more than I could since the MAL score is high.
I felt so detached from the characters, they are too many of them and the flashbacks doesn't help in building up their developments. One hour is never enough. In fact, making it as a seasonal anime could make this show much better. Well, they do have a sequel movie but the main roles has changed, and I'm not yet convinced to watch it because of the impression it gave me. I heard the songs used were their original, so that is a wonderful effort. The soundtracks were actually many for a one-hour-length film, and they're not bad at all.
There is one note that I came up with from this story. No matter who you are or what your personality is, whether you act cool or you act strong, everyone's weak when it comes to love. The courage you gain comes from the sole reason why you love that someone. So basically, enjoy your youth because it won't last long. Well, I'm a person full of regrets. High school is high school. It may be one of the cringiest segment of our lives, but it is also one of the happiest, which I haven't felt back then. Well, time for me to sulk for a little bit. Ja Matane!
