As for my review, first off however, people who are familiar with the mangas might feel a little empty after watching it at first; the plot is gradually changed, however the very essence you feel between Shiva and Sensei(what the manga is known for) is still there. A lot of the 11 volumes story has been scrapped to be fit within a 1 hour long timeframe. A lot of the details misses or even some of the big parts, but I think that is actually fine.
Instead, we got an hour long movie about the acceptance and understanding of two individuals who were lonely, but find each other's company and warmth to live on for. The acceptance of a strange monster, shunned by the outside world...yet a small little girl that led herself into its heart - a forbidden love and friendship, presented in a very magical and colorful way. Wit Studios really did well to bring Nagabe's world and artstyle to life.
This is the base of the story that was still kept which the manga readers enjoyed about this series. And some of the smaller yet pivotal parts are still there a well.
So despite the many cuts and alters, it still left me satisfied despite wishing for a bit more details in there, but that is entirely fine as I said.
For an hour long movie, understanding the essence of this story which Nagabe created, it did really well.
