Seishun Buta Yarou wa Odekake Sister no Yume wo Minai

Sakuta Azusagawa's little sister, Kaede, is wrapping up middle school and needs to make an important decision. The school counselor believes it is in Kaede's best interest to attend an online high school, given her history of being a shut-in and her crippling phobia of traditional classrooms. However, Kaede wishes to enroll in Minegahara High School, just like her brother, as she desperately hopes for a typical high school experience. She pleads with Sakuta; his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima; and Mai's half-sister, Nodoka Toyohama, to help her study for the entrance exam—and they enthusiastically agree. But her envisioned high school life does not unfold as planned. With her unresolved trauma coming to a head, Kaede grapples with the conflict of determining what sort of future path she truly wants to embark upon.

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Sakurajima, Mai Main

Seto, Asami Japanese

Azusagawa, Sakuta Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Azusagawa, Kaede Main

Kubo, Yurika Japanese

Futaba, Rio Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Koga, Tomoe Supporting

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Toyohama, Nodoka Supporting

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Kunimi, Yuuma Supporting

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Kamisato, Saki Supporting

Akaneya, Himika Japanese

Hanawa, Ryouko Supporting

Aikawa, Natsuki Japanese

Hirokawa, Uzuki Supporting

Amamiya, Sora Japanese

Masui, Souichi Director, Storyboard

Iwanami, Yoshikazu Sound Director

Nomata, Noriyuki Episode Director

Ifuku, Kakushi Episode Director

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Jul 30, 2024

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

This anime masterfully weaves together a complex narrative that delves into the intricacies of the human heart.

Sakuta Azusagawa's journey is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, trust, and the importance of embracing our true selves. His relationships with the people around him are multifaceted and authentic, particularly his bond with Mai Sakurajima. Their romance is a slow-burning flame that simmers with intensity, tenderness, and a deep understanding of each other's flaws.

The supporting cast is equally impressive, with each character bringing their own unique struggles and perspectives to the table. The show's thoughtful pacing allows us to absorb every moment, making the emotional payoffs all the more ... impactful.

Visually, the anime is stunning, with a color palette that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of each scene. The soundtrack is equally impressive, elevating the emotional impact of each moment.

What resonated with me most, however, was the show's thoughtful exploration of mental health, trauma, and the power of human connection. It's a poignant reminder that we're not alone in our struggles and that vulnerability can be a strength, not a weakness.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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May 9, 2024

BigTimeTalks

Mixed Feelings

~ The story is a bit slow and uneventful, which is particularly concerning when the movie has a meagre runtime of under 74 minutes (even less if you exclude the end credits).
~ The movie begins and ends with a scene relating to the sequel, which makes the story feel less like a cohesive experience and more like a quick layover before a more important story.
~ Between the fact that he's both a supportive boyfriend and a caring older brother, I'm beginning to think this "rascal" isn't really much of an actual rascal. And no, being a bit pervy with your cute actress girlfriend is not ... an example of delinquent behaviour.
+ I gotta admit, the movie did give me a couple of good laughs.
+ Despite its languid pacing, it is thematically substantial. Without going into too much detail, the story involves Kaede, her goals for the future, and her struggles with identity.

= The Rascal Does Not Dream series is at its best when adolescent struggles are externalized into a conflict against a sci-fi/fantasy force, but this third installment/second movie somewhat flounders because most of this conflict is realized internally. Kaede is a serviceable central figure for this movie (since her story arc in the first season left a lot of loose ends), but her conflict, while relatable, is largely static and ultimately resolved through a shift in perspective as opposed to direct, tangible action.

That said, it's a nuanced character study on a character that desperately needed one, and gives us a deeper understanding of the sibling relationship between Sakuta and Kaede. While it's definitely tempting to ask for more, what we got instead was interesting in its own way, too. It doesn't exactly live up to the high points of the series, but it's far from outright awful.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Apr 2, 2024

447799

Not Recommended

It's just another subpar addition to the Seishun Buta Yarou Series.

There's barely any story, the movie is about Kaede deciding between correspondence school and Sakuta's school and that's it, not much occurs that could create any gripping tension. Even though this movie is only one hour long, it still feels way longer than it should be due to the lack of plot. Combined with the lack of substance, the anime still keeps the flaws of its predecessors. Cringeworthy interactions with Sakuta, especially with Mai, jokes that weren't funny for the first time being repeated after many times; scenes of the characters just doing daily normal ... stuff, which could work for a slice of life with good characters, which is not the case for this anime. And about the characters; it seems like they had to fill all the previous cast somehow even though they were completely irrelevant, so there are many random scenes with characters like Futaba and Tomoe that are pointless and dull.

The art style and animation are the same, mediocre and nothing to write home about. Even though it's a movie, there's no new song. Just like in the previous piece, they just use the old ending song and that's it. There's nothing memorable about the soundtrack.

It's hard to find something good to say about this movie, the only thing is that Kaede gets a lot of screen time. Even though this movie was focused on Kaede, who is the best character in this franchise, it wasn't able to present a compelling story, which is a waste of a good character. Her struggle with social anxiety makes for a promising setting, but it falls flat with the poor execution. This low-effort piece of media is not only bad but an offense to the honor of anime fans. It's unnaceptable to present an anime in this state and expect people to like it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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