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Love Live the movie is a great movie. As a fan of this franchise, it's sad knowing that it may be their last time being together. The movie knows that and does a good job at making a decision for muse. Also I am going to talk about some of the section of the movie. But it won't be that big on the spoiler side, so don't worry for the people who haven't seen the movie.

The story starts right after end of second season. (Not exactly. They show Honoka and the second years as a child first) They realize that there will be another concert. ... To be able to go there, they need to become more popular. They will need to go to the US. The first quarter of the movie take place in New York city. You probably wouldn't know though because they never mention New York. You could tell if you look at the buildings tho. Anyway, the story is quite simple, but it has many good meaning for both Love Live fans and non fans. The theme of Love Live is that it's not always a bad thing to say goodbye. It's about the time you had spent with each other. It is not too philosophical, but it has a strong meaning to it. I think the strongest part of the story is that they take advantage of the characterization and place them in different surroundings. They react to the things that they're not use to seeing. For example, Hanayo have problems with the restaurant because they don't have white rice. Which I can relate to her, since I really love to eat food with white rice. The movie is a huge fan service to the Love Live fans. When I say that, I meant they do many things that Love Livers like to do in the fandom; like ship tease. Some people say this already, but the pacing is the problem. To be honest, I really wanted Love Live to be a season 3 instead of a movie. I like movies and all because of the higher budget, it's very limited since it's an hour and 40 mins long. It can't really tell as much compare to a one cour season. Though it does a good job at maintaining a decent flow to the story despite that. The pacing may feel a bit weird because they go point A to point B fairly quick in the movie. After the concert, there's a section when Honoka was by herself and she meet this woman who look similar to her. Hm, I wonder who is she? After their first meeting, Honoka talk about her problem with her. The older woman question Honoka's deliema and tells her the best option to deal with it. It plays a big role later on in the movie. I think this was done wonderfully. This developed Honoka to be a mature leader and decides what best for muse.

I mention the characters already, but I want to add something. The characters doesn't really go though a huge development compare to Honoka, but that isn't a bad thing. There's no reason for them to change. They are developed enough and the story is about them growing a bond with each other. They are likable and flesh out from second season.

The animation improved a lot. The camera angle and cinematography are lively and appealing as always. They done a lot better at the transition to 2D to CGI. Speaking of CGI, it looks a lot smoother and better. I know some people have problems with CGI, but it's not really bad. If you compare to Idol anime or anime CGI in general, it's not that bad as you are making it to be. The characters design felt strange to me. They look the same, but at the same time, it feels different. I think it's just me, but is Honoka's and Maki hair a bit darker?

The soundtrack as usual is good. The insert songs is really catchy and upbeat. There's not much to talk about it. I would recommend you to listen to the ost and songs when you have the chance, unless you don't like j-pop. Also I want to give props for having real English speakers to voice the people. I think the acting is meh, but I love the effort tho.

Overall, I think Love Live is a great film. I would totally get it when it gets a home release in United States with an English dub. I gave it an 8 if I want to be critical about it. 10 for my enjoyment.

I had some mixed feelings with the anime. While the anime did a good job with the main cast, but I had some problems with it.


When the anime started out, it was pretty dark, but became light hearted comedy. It's like Madoka Magica, but in reverse. It's about a girl name Kotoura that has a horrible past because of her ESP. She have a hard time making friends and her parents had a divorce because of her. She can't tell when people are thinking in their mind or if they are actually talking. She blurts out personal things and people were disgusted by her. People ... treats her as an outcast. When she go to a new school, she meant this person name Manabe. He was the only one that Kotoura can't see how he feel because he is a simple minded perverted idiot. He was the one that slowly open her heart and accepts him. Then they join(forced) ESP Research Club. Where they met Mifune and Muroto. After couple of episodes a character named Moritani join their group. The anime has some arcs that progress nicely and some are episodic. I thought the story was enjoyable and solid for most part.(Excluding episode 11. Geez that episode was anti-climatic) The problem was that some of the character action feels awkward and unnatural. Tbh I feel like some minor/non important characters actions felt kinda not normal. They felt kinda like plot device. Though the anime does a good job mixing light and dark tone in the series.


The animation is pretty nice. I like how the color tone change. When the anime gets dark, it has more of black and dark blue shadings. While the lighter moods as yellowish/orange colorful palette. The character designs was good. They have an interesting design. I like how some characters eyes change depending on the circumstances. When this certain character feel scared their eyes look like you would see in Corpse Party. The facial expression was well done. Props to the animators.


The music is average. Nothing special imo. Though I love the opening and endings songs. Pretty catchy and heart touching.


The characters has some good development. You get to grow to love the characters. Though the problem i had with it is that I question some of their actions and decisions. Few characters felt bipolar. Two characters started out as bitches, but at the end they aren't bitchy characters. The one main antagonist in one certain arc motives was pretty crappy and make you like "bruh really?" A few part felt kinda melodramatic.


Overall I think the anime is good. The anime teach you that you shouldn't keep yours feeling inside and tell how you really feel. Also that how you think isn't how the person really feel. I give the anime 7.5/10. It would of been higher if it has some yuri..........