Dec 30, 2018
Let me just say that this is my favorite couple out of both Junjou Romantica and Sekaiichi Hatsukoi. This review will likely be biased by the fact that I’ve read all of the novels. It’s likely not as interesting as a stand alone movie or even paired with the anime series compared to when it’s elaborated on in text.
The story of this movie is mediocre to decent. It’s cliche, although it’s better than you could expect, or at least I had when I first experienced it. It isn’t high stakes or with any meaningful conflict, but it is satisfying and sweet. The pacing wasn’t very
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well executed, but I do have to say that it isn’t hard to watch or unbearable. It gets points for not being creepy or unnerving, which is sadly almost a norm when I find myself sitting down to watch shows of this genre. However, I found that the story wasn’t really the reason I was watching it, after all. More so just enjoying the ride and the characters.
(Also the blackmailing thing isn’t that bad, there isn’t anything untoward about the story.)
I’ve never been a fan of this mangaka’s style, a part of the reason that I found the novels easier to experience. The anatomy has always been a bit off. This is not to say that this movie is ugly. It’s comparable to the anime, and hey, if you’re into this genre, this movie is the least of your problems when it comes to ugliness in the genre.
The sound wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t very impressive. The voice acting was quite nice, which to be fair, I find almost every anime is like. The ost served it’s purpose, and the ending song was quite nice. It’s a bit forgettable, but it wasn’t a big detractor against it.
As for the characters, I really did find myself fond of them. However I’m clouded in judgement by the fact I’ve seen much more of the pairing than just this movie. Nevertheless it’s impressive that the main character grew on me so quickly after not being very likable before the events of Yokozawa Takafumi No Baai. It’s not very original in dynamic, just a tsundere uke and the flirty, teasing seme. However I find aspects of it very interesting, such as Kirishima’s daughter, Hiyori, and the impact she has on the characters and their relationship. I might begin to veer off onto novel territory from here on, so if you’re not here for that or want to read the novels without even a word about it, scroll away, haha.
I like Yokozawa. He’s stubborn, petty, can be a bit of a jerk, but is also caring and good with animals and kids. He’s a workaholic at times, and really just wants to be loved. He’s trying to get over unrequited love, and is generally likable once you understand him. He’s also of course a tsundere. But he isn’t the worst type of tsundere. Even as a tsundere, he can get over it, such as in the moments where he and Kirishima have intimate conversations. By one of the later novels he says “I love you” to tease Kirishima. He changes.
Kirishima is also a nice love interest. First being a single parent, which is unlikely in most shows of this genre. He likes teasing Yokozawa and doting on Hiyori, his daughter. His wife died shortly after Hiyori was born, and Kirishima does everything he can to take care of his daughter as well as he can. He’s not infallible. He’s childish and easily jealous and he drives Yokozawa crazy (but not too crazy) and their relationship feels real. Even with the recycled plots of the novels, the two have a relationship that feels incredibly real.
Basically: watch this movie if you’re interested in the genre. I give this a solid 7 of 10. It’s a good movie, especially with supplementary material. Although it might feel a bit rushed, it’s still fun, especially after watching Sekaiichi Hatsukoi. Even if you’re one of the people who hate Yokozawa. Give it a chance.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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