Fireworks

2018 • 90 minutes

About this movie

Two junior high school pals, the shy Norimichi and fast-talking Yusuke, are goo-goo-eyed over the same elusive classmate, Nazuna. But Nazuna, unhappy over her mother’s decision to remarry and leave their countryside town, plans to run away and has silently chosen Norimichi to accompany her.

Ratings and reviews

Worth a watch. It was a perfectly ok movie with interesting ideas. I personally would not own it digitally or on a disc, but renting it is still very worth it. Nothing incredible compared to anime like "Your Name", but I think that it was pretty enjoyable to watch. I read and watched some reviews, and there is a generally low rating for this movie. I think that people rate "Fireworks" too low because they are comparing it to some of the best anime out there. Can't knock it till you try it. The reviews I saw made me expect a mediocre movie but I still had a great time.

Visually breathtaking, this is a film with enough emotion to touch even the heart of old cynics like me. A fantastic story about the choices made in life and how, maybe, we might change our fates. The characters are loveable and you really do root for them. A wonderful, and wonder-filled, anime you will watch more than once!

Not good, they tried to make a music video into a film and it feels very lazy and rushed. Rampant 3D and "animation-saving" techniques done. Could have used another 2 years in the oven. Extremely disappointing.