Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie: Take On Me

Although already a third-year high school student, Rikka Takanashi remains a chuunibyou—a "disease" that causes people to fantasize about themselves and their surroundings. Her relationship with Yuuta Togashi has also gone unchanged for the past six months, and with entrance exams right around the corner, both of them strive to enroll at the same college. However, Tooka—Rikka's elder sister—decides to take Rikka to Italy as she has found a stable job there. This unforeseen turn of events causes a commotion between the couple as neither of them want to be separated from each other. Desperate for ideas, they seek assistance from their friends, and after a brief conversation, they come up with a plan—to elope.

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie: Take On Me is a sensational drama featuring the couple—Yuuta and Rikka—as they journey across Japan. The two attempt to prevent Rikka from being taken to Italy, but will they be able to succeed in doing so?

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Takanashi, Rikka Main

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Dekomori, Sanae Main

Uesaka, Sumire Japanese

Togashi, Yuuta Main

Fukuyama, Jun Japanese

Nibutani, Shinka Main

Akasaki, Chinatsu Japanese

Tsuyuri, Kumin Main

Asakura, Azumi Japanese

Shichimiya, Satone Supporting

Nagatsuma, Juri Japanese

Takanashi, Touka Supporting

Sendai, Eri Japanese

Isshiki, Makoto Supporting

Hoshi, Souichirou Japanese

Togashi, Kuzuha Supporting

Fukuhara, Kaori Japanese

Togashi, Yumeha Supporting

Shitara, Mami Japanese

Nakamura, Shinichi Producer

Saitou, Shigeru Producer

Tanaka, Gou Producer

Yarimizu, Yoshifumi Assistant Producer

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Sep 15, 2024

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

As I bid farewell to Rikka, Yuuta, Dekomori, Nibutani, and Kumin, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over me.

After investing 24 episodes and a movie, it's hard not to become attached to these lovable characters. The movie masterfully wrapped up their stories, leaving me with a sense of closure and satisfaction.

That line from Yuuta still echoes in my mind: "Sometimes I think, why did I fall in love with this chuunibyou girl?" And honestly, it's the viewers' hearts that respond. We've been on this journey with them from the start, and it's hard not to feel invested.

The movie also reminded me ... of the importance of expressing your feelings. Shichimiya's unrequited love served as a poignant reminder to let those we care about know how we feel.

I'm still holding onto hope for an OVA or movie that explores Yuuta and Rikka's college life and marriage. And maybe, just maybe, Makoto and Kumin will develop feelings for each other.

The beauty of this movie lies in its ability to make every side character shine. By the end of the series, it's not just about Rikka and Yuuta; it's about the entire Supernatural and Sleep Club.

This anime deserves so much more love. It's a testament to the power of vulnerability, self-acceptance, and the beauty of human connections.

As I say goodbye to these beloved characters, I know their memories will stay with me forever.

Favorite Moments:

- Yuuta's heartfelt confession
- Dekomori's adorable reactions
- Nibutani's sassiness
- Kumin's... well, Kumin's everything

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Oct 14, 2018

subzerobelow

Mixed Feelings

I feel like this movie was a long time coming. I enjoyed the first season as it was an intriguing take on romance with the main love interest still stuck in the childish “fantasy” stage of coming of age. It made for some good humor, as well as the story with the progress of the love relationship. Combine this with superb animation for the time and I was glued with the show to the end. The second season was a roller-coaster in the fact that nothing happens for the entire show with the ending being a huge disappointment for the romance. Sure, there was comedy ... of sort and character introduction with drama, but at the end, it's about the romance and it seemed to fall flat in that department.
Take on me defied my expectations, and not for good or bad. The story was something I didn’t think of when I initially watched the show. There’s an introduction to the idea of change. This is brought up with Rikka trying to understand her position in the relationship. To change herself so that she will finally connect with Yuuta or stay the same and keep the personality that she loves so much. A philosophical dilemma with no clear answer and something I can only dream of from a kind romance show like Chuunibyou. Of course, the show decides to throw that out for some half-baked conclusion with Rikka staying the same and no character development happening what so ever. The only difference is they may have gotten deeper in their relationship to some degree. Maybe this is saying I misunderstood what the original author intended from this movie, but I really think its slap to face with how nothing happens what’s so ever except reconfirmation of their relationship. They don’t even spend any time at all with the rest of the cast outside maybe the big sister. They showed Rikka’s mom at one point, but her exposition was wasteful with again just reconfirming that Rikka cares about Yuuta. Take on me was dud when it came to the story, but it doesn’t get much better from here.
The animation is relatively the same as the first season and really good only in areas where there is action or special effects being used. You could clearly see the areas where sloppy animation is done and there is a lot. For a 12 episode show this is subpar but for a movie it's horrendous. Movies already have larger budgets by default and usually, have more time since its going to be shown in public theaters. To see a 2018 movie with 2012 level quality I really don’t know what to say other than disappointing, which is what this movie seems to be going for so far. The music was alright, the opening isn’t going to be very memorable and there are midpoints where they do a music scene which is kinda cute but besides that, it's not great and a bit bland in nature.
In conclusion, it’s a rushed project done by Kyoto Animation. I hold them in high esteem for their works, but this makes me want to “almost” loss some respect for them. It probably came down to time or production problems but what came out was not cinematic quality or even today's show level quality.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Oct 28, 2024

bambooo_ooo

Not Recommended

Pains me to be on the red side here, but I couldn't lend myself to the whole idea. If you suspend your logic and conciousness it may be ok but in reality it isn't. And people in it know the difference. Everything is spinning around one girl. She's supposed to be a grown up, at least by age. She does know what she is doing, she knows there are two sides. She is intentionally staying in the imaginary world. By that, she is putting a huge burden on people around her. It's an exchange of their life for her delusions. She was so close once ... (1st season was it?). It was supposed to be a defense from a trauma, but it was resolved right ?? It needed work, thought, help. But it all came back to the start, because it's easy to hide. It's not mental illness that can't be repaired. The catchphrase "REALITY REJECTED".. It hurts when I think about it. Adult people shouting at trains and talking to vending machines.. And who's responsible for allowing her to live to adulthood like that ?
Her boyfriend seems to be fine with that, I have no idea why. He basically has a child to care for. And he's like "she needs to get it herself, I can't push". Good luck man, see you in a few years, when you'll be tired and bitter. You'll want to move on with life but you'll be stuck with a child and a promise. But maybe that's what he's into? That would actually make him worse.
She may find herself one day tired of her stories but she may also realise people around her are even more tired. Everyone tried in their own way to steer her in the right direction. But she rejected that. And they accepted it. They failed her and she failed them. That's not a good message.


That said, to me the whole thing, all those episodes and the movie, is sad, it went.. not even nowhere, it got worse. Time passed and nothing changed. At least that's my take. I'd expect progress, growth, hope, but instead it's just 360 and fear of change.

That said, the execution of this show is excellent. It's nice to watch, I liked the slapstick humor. I like Rikka's unique voice (eng).
But no matter how nice sound and visuals, it can't make up for my overall enjoyment.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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