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This review contains a spoiler but it's also a trigger warning.

The first arc was cute with realistic elements. Haruki, Ugetsu and Akihiko's arc showcases sexual assault which is forgiven instantly without the other party apologizing nearly enough but also gives us the best character so far, Ugetsu. Hiiragi and Shizumi's arc so far is enjoyable.
All characters are easy to differenciate because they are all very different in regards of personality, desire and relationship with music. The art is good enough. The narrative is at times poetic which makes it nostalgic but also has funny moments. The story is driven by feelings rather than plot.
Not ... the best BL out there - most manhwas and danmei novels are far ahead but it's still a nice one. Only bad thing is that since the sexual assault happened I don't know what else could happen and be forbidden in the story.

Destacable: Mafuyu and Ugetsu's relatioship with music.
Trigger warnings: a few panels of sexual asssault and almost rape; mentions and vague images of suicide.

Watched it after reading the manga. From what I remember there were no changes which is great.
The thing is that the part of the manga that this movie explores, has a terrible event. The fact that they sound director didn't chose a dark music during that event but a completely opposite one made me disgusted. (*specifications on what that event was at the end of the review)
The animation is the same as in the series except for a higher quality during the performance. Voice acting was good. Sound design was normal. Soundtrack good (great performance song, awful choice during prior mentioned ... event).
Charcaters: The relationship between the three main characters were complex and realistic enough. Ugetsu's reasoning and actions are understandable and painful; Akihiko's event was disgusting while his character development was good to see but should have been explored more; Haruki is a good person.
Overall decent and faithful adatation but, again, the music decided on during the event made me dislike the entire movie.

*SPOILERS (mention of said event):
Akihiko sexually abusing and almost raping Haruki was awful to see while reading the manga. Akihiko didn't apologize nearly enough and then had the face to ask to stay in Haru's place. But that's a complaint I have with the original source so I can't really talk about that whenreviewing the movie. What I can complain about is the use of a happy/sexy song while the abuse was happening. Truly disgusting.