Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

2022Movie96 minJapanese

After pining for one another and plotting for so long, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane finally have their climactic first kiss. However, they struggle to define their relationship. After all, how much of their true selves have they really shown to one another?

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Hayato KawaiGenres: Romance, Comedy, Anime, Teen

Plot Summary

Set during Christmas break, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, the student council president and vice-president of Shuchiin Academy, are seemingly at the peak of their romantic "war." However, as they navigate their feelings and the approaching holiday season, unexpected confessions and misunderstandings arise. The film explores the fragile beginnings of their relationship, testing the boundaries of their pride and affection as they attempt to navigate their first "real" date.

Critical Reception

The film was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its continuation of the beloved anime's blend of witty romantic comedy and heartfelt character development. Fans appreciated the focus on the central romance and the animation quality, though some noted it felt like an extended OVA rather than a full-fledged movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful adaptation of beloved manga chapters and its signature comedic timing.
  • Appreciated for deepening the romantic tension and character arcs of Kaguya and Miyuki.
  • Some viewers felt the pacing was slow at times, leaning more towards a series of connected episodes than a cohesive film.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor and the satisfying progression of the central romance. Fans of the series found it to be a delightful continuation, offering more of the character interactions they loved.

Fun Fact

The film is a direct continuation of the third season of the anime, 'Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic-', and adapts specific chapters from the manga that were not covered in the TV series.

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CinemaSerf

First things first - what's with the ridiculously long title? Thereafter, though, this is quite a cleverly constructed teen romance that sees the student president "Shirogane" share a kiss with the adulatory "Kaguya" only for us to find tha...