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I thought I was watching a Mamoru Hosada film at first. The animation and art styles are akin to Summer Wars and Bakemono no Ko, which are very fluid and enjoyable. That was already a plus for me.

The synopsis is a bit misleading. Honestly, it was a whirlwind of adventure from beginning to end. The first half was like watching Home Alone. There's only so much you can fit into a 90 minute feature film, so the plot might feel rushed but I believe it was done in a manner that wrapped up the film nicely. It especially was able to address some themes ... that really encapsulates "youthful privilege" as the movie likes to put it.

While the first half seems like a lot of fun, the latter half focuses more on the characters and the group dynamic. We don't get much background information on them, but the relationships between them unfold throughout the film so that we understand them more.

Overall it's a really enjoyable movie, where the story is continuously told and there isn't a pause on the plot twists, emotions, or comedy. It's like a coming of age story, and this trope was done well given its parameters.