Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
1Lucky4
This movie didn't quite hit the mark I expected it to.
Starting off with characters, the development was great. From how they were in season 1, to now in the movie, they've grown considerably. Their love of being a school idol is more polished, they're more confident, and most importantly they're as passionate as ever. The scenes of them working on music is quite heart-warming, especially understanding the stakes. The scenes where they burst into music were even more heart-warming. While music is a passion, it's also something that fills them with love, so when the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years burst out into song randomly throughout the movie it made me smile.
The plot falls differently, at some points it felt off, almost like it was rushed. The journey to the end decision and song wasn't as…
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These girls found out that they are not only popular in Japan, but outside Japan as well. They got invited to perform in New York. We will follow the journey of them traveling overseas. Of course there would be funny moment, intense moment, and heartwarming moment. It is filled to the brim with emotional roller coaster. But hey all these girls have been through a lot, so its just a little rock to tackle right? Watch as how they overcome all this problem.
The story continue from the last hangover scene in Season 2. Seeing them run excitedly makes me notice something. Animation is improving a little bit from the anime. In here they all look more beautiful and fluid while moving. With all the colorful background its a match for this story about idol. Because idol always deliver smile and hap…
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I watched this movie before the main anime series.
The way I came to know of the franchise in the first place was through memes of Snow Halation. If you're familiar with the Youtube musical mashup meta of 2017 and how it was peak comedy to mix Snow Halation with Kanye West or something you'll know what I'm on about. I also play other rhythm games where Love Live songs have been ported. I was familiar with the brand on a very surface level.
I started watching it as a joke to see what my roommates at the time would think if they walked in and saw it on the screen in the living room. Turns out one of the guys I was living with was an even bigger weeb than me because his only reaction on seeing it was a nonplussed "oh which one is this?"
And that's kind of the nature of Love Live. It's a sh…
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Reviews in 100 words or less:
In my past reviews I mentioned that I really enjoyed Love Live, especially muse, for the actual story it shared. For this movie, it's actually the opposite. I spent much of the movie thinking, "wow, this is awfully generic and I probably wouldn't watch this if this didn't feature my favorite dancing lesbians". The story was really forgettable, but the songs were what really carried this movie. We got Angelic Angel, the meme Nozomi spin, and Bokutachi which were all really stand out moments for me. As a movie, it's bad, but as a music video, damn it's spicy.
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That's not easy to separate a portion of something that completes itself very goodly, and judge such a portion as only one thing. Especially when it comes, specifically, to a so witty film as the first one of Love Live's franchise.
Before all, I'd like to make it clear that this is my first time doing a review, so I apologize if I am not clear enough, or if in some moment I sound more like a fan (or a hater) than an imparcial spectatress.
Since the beginning the film is surprising: the photography's finesse and choices, the calm soundtrack and the conceptive equilibrium of the initial scene (Honoka, when she was a child, trying to jump over a puddle and failing) represent the direction's thorough job, and its cleanliness with the project.
Love Live's movie is dynamic: in only five minute…
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The Love Live movie celebrates what μ’s essentially is, namely the school idol project. The idol group was formed as a way to save the girls’ school, Otonokizaka Academy, from having to close down. While μ’s mainly consists of the nine school idols, other Otonokizaka Academy students - as well as the principal - always offer their support when it comes to organising and promoting performances. However, as the third years graduate, the group comes to realise they cannot continue as school idols anymore and begin to fear that the end of μ’s will mark the end of their friendship.
Over the course of the movie, the members of μ’s mature by accepting the inevitable end of their school idol project and by understanding what it means. The band members realise that their friendship is not bound by…
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A stage of dream, hope and miracle, I think that would be a fitting title for this anime if it was made into some kind of novel. I just watch love live recently even though it was released all the way back then in 2013 and the hype was great but I was a little bit skeptical about the show back then so I dropped it, I meant like, really? Idol based anime? but I was wrong and this anime got much more than just Idol in it now I regret why I didn't watch it way back then in 2013 so I can join the hype train. Those feelings that has been built up from love live first season and second season all come into this one movie, it is a burst of feelings for the fans, and for you who haven't watch the first and second season, this like the ending part so watch the first and second before you watch this…
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The only anime movie that's not a recap.
Its basically Episode 14 of the 2nd season, where we left off with Hayane saying "bad news" and all that.
I really enjoyed the movie overall, seeing them sing again, hang out a lil more,
But what surprised me the most is that I teared up after all that. Recall the last episodes of the 2nd season, that they will end as a group.
The importance of each girls made me remember them by heart as I finished the movie. I will never forget them all as the movie ended. I 💙 them all, each of their trait are special as one group. You can relate to them more if you have each of their special traits.
If you've wrapped up Season 2, again, this will clear things....up..😢.
Do enjoy the ride!
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Story:
Is the last journey for Muse, I say is a good send off for them! The explanation isn't the best and you will probably get lost a little if you didn't watch all the previous show.
Art:
Same thing, Character improved and the color scheme of the show is basically perfected with it!
Sound:
All the song and soundtrack here is just fantastic! Maybe is just me being a fanboy here, but I think most people will enjoy the music even if they don't watch it
Character: Not much is added here outside of honoka childhood. But since is made for the fans I will let it pass
Enjoyment:
Still 10/10. Very enjoyable, Had laughs but mostly crying at the end cause they are ending. All the performance is amazing too for me
Overall:
Do I think this is a good way to send off Muse? Yes for sure. Do I thin…
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A Review on Love Live: The Movie
Story –
The story at best is simply: “Ok”. There isn’t anything exciting or interesting about it. It’s just mediocre. This was already an apparent trend in the actual series, but having it condensed in a 1 hour 39 minute movie, really makes it obvious how bad it is. The pacing is god-awful and it just throws you from scene to scene will barely any suitable transition. At one moment, it’s like: “HAH, HAPPY FUN TIME WITH MY FRIENDS” then it’s a supposedly seriously moment with a (kinda) heavy atmosphere. Then it swaps right back to the “happy, energetic moments” with again, little to no transition. It makes you question, “what was the point of that whole scene?” It feels like a waste of time and adds nothing to the overall story. It was there for simply the…
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Disclaimer: I'm a huge Love Live fan, so this review is most probably biased. Also, this is my first review, so I'll try to not spoil anything.
Love Live, the series that has touched the hearts of many and united a lot of people. It is no doubt well-loved. So to see a part of such a series end, it must be pretty painful and sad, right?
Story - 6
I give the story a 6 since there isn't really much to it, really. The movie picks off right where the second season ends, with the reveal of the message Hanayo receives after the third years graduate at the end of the last episode of season two. There, they find out that they've been actually invited to perform abroad. Obviously, they take the opportunity and fly to New York to further make people know and acknowledge the existence of school id…
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Today, I’m going to talk about Love Love! – the anime that changed my life. Why? Because it made me an idol.
This is a comprehensive review of both seasons + the movie. I’m putting it here because this is the last chapter of µ’s’ story (TT__TT), as well as because I’m too lazy to write separate reviews for each entry and no one pays me to do it whatsoever. Sunshine!! will receive its own review after the second season (and possibly the movie?) has aired.
Starting with the plot of Love Live!, I didn’t expect an idol anime focusing primarily on music and choreography to have an outstanding story capable of keeping me on the edge of my seat. And it didn’t. The plot was predictable and I daresay, clichéd at some moments. However, with its simple plot, Love Live! managed to evoke in me the st…
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How do you end a six year legacy that has helped revolutionized the way people see 2.5D idols? This is the answer.
The Idolm@ster franchise may have kickstarted the whole idea but it is without a doubt that Love Live! especially μ's made it become a cultural phenomenon nationwide in Japan. Don't get me wrong, I love both series. I am an idol fan myself. I played the Xbox 360 port of the original Idolm@ster game and have known about μ's since it debuted in 2010. It was because of Idolm@ster that I got into the world of idols in the first place anyway.
Onto the actual review of the movie - it was highly satisfying. It's the final show with a set-list of 6 new songs going into μ's Final Love Live. Sunny Day Song is my favorite μ's song. It was nice of the writers acknowledging the internat…
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Love Live took off great with the brilliant 1st season, started to stumble with the 2nd, and lands in a real belly flop in this movie. I'm really quite sad to see it end this way.
What got me hooked from the start of the 1st season was the CG song/dance performances, and this movie lacks most of that. There are some CG left in the movie that looks cool but mostly it is just "regular" animation. The graphics are good, don't get me wrong, but I really liked that kind of 3D choreography with vividly moving camera angles that the first season brought.
Sadly I didn't like the music either. The first two seasons had some ups and downs regarding song quality, but in this movie, none of them hooked me. At least the voice acting is alright as always.
The plot is overly simple, un-dramatic and fe…
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Love Live! School Idol Movie: The moment when these girls, the U's, went out with a bang.
Setting aside the obvious question of "Why did they not think that they are popular already before the tour overseas," and how convenient things are for these girls and other side characters--I think I have no complaints about this movie (speaking plot-wise). The story has this feeling that their time as a school idol group (and also the time for the series) is coming to an end. Conflicted with the dilemma of going to continue as a group, or reforming the group, or just putting it to an end; the main characters are having difficulties with finding the "right" answer. The movie's plot revolves around that idea alone (and of course, along with the plot is the situational Music Videos and frequent comed…
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I've talked about the first two series of Love Live. In both cases the results were fairly positive and I rather enjoyed the experience. I'm sure some of you are thinking, "but you're literally the biggest killjoy in existence, you aren't allowed to like things." I'm sorry, but that accusation is still hilarious to me. Putting that aside, the second series of Love Live ended with Hanayo getting a message and running off excitedly, followed by the other members of μ's. This film, released last year, follows that plot thread. So, does it lead somewhere interesting or will this be a waste of our time? Let's look.
Story:
We open with the members of μ's learning that the next love live competition is going to have a larger venue than any before. With plans for it to be held at the Akiba Dom…
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When you're a 20-year-old woman who enjoys watching the animated adventures of Japanese school girls, then you know that there either must be something with you that is seriously wrong, or that the creators of this anime must be doing something seriously right. Personally, I like to think it's the latter, and I hope that this review will not only illustrate why, but that it will also encourage you to watch Love Live! The School Idol Movie.
As with the original series, the art and animation used in this anime are truly outstanding. The dance sequences (as well as the outfits and the facial expressions) are as spectacular as ever, although now they also come with some new settings and backgrounds.
Since part of this movie takes place in New York City, we get to see a bit of America come t…
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The perfect excuse for a musical film. This film is full of musicals moments, with a total of 5 songs in total.
This movie marks the final of the series. Thank animu, because I don't think that LL! SIP have many sources that extract and take advantage. Also, is a good film that takes the teme of the Muse dissolution and the difficult decission of Honoka: continue or end. Curiously has the same dilemma of the School Idol Project franchise.
The characters are the same of the series, but the center is Honoka. Also, appears a new character... or not. This "character" looks like a momentary element... I wrong with this idea.
This movie is reccomended for fans or followers of the series, is very enjoyable and a good final.
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"Love Live! The School Idol Movie" is not only the best anime movie I've seen in years, it's simply the BEST movie I've seen in years and is, very thankfully, the movie that the loyal Love Live fan base rightfully deserved. Honestly there isn't much to say about this movie, it plays out like a collage of everything that made Love Live the beloved series it is and adds a deeper, more philosophical spin on it all. Rare is the event that I would recommend a movie even to somebody who hasn't seen the parent anime series but this may be such an event.
The Love Live movie is every bit as musical as the rest of the franchise with the girls spontaneously breaking out in song and dance. Every little character quirk returns and we get to see M's travel abroad(personally this is the highlight of the…
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I managed to finally watch Love Live and this time in theaters! It was an amazing experience might I add even though it was the second screening and there were no posters... So let me say that this was an insanely great movie and really showed what I love most about Love Live... The music.
The story was good don't get me wrong but overall I really enjoy the music even though I can't understand what they are saying. The songs have a catchy beat to them that just get's stuck in your head. It's been over 12 hours since I watched it and I still have Sunny Day Song stuck in my head and have already listened to it over 15 times!
The story this time was a little different in the sense that it's the buildup to the end of Muse. They plan to break up after a concert to show the appeal of school i…
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