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First of all: The KnK TV series is my all time favorite anime. I waited long months for the movie to come out on the internet. I had really, really high expactations. But were they fullfilled? Read more to find out.


Story 10/10
The story starts right after the ending of the anime (or rather, the extended ending of the kako-hen movie), so one year after the plot of the TV series. Hiroomi graduated from high school and took his sister's place as the head of the Nase house. Mitsuki and Akihito are in their final year. Everything else remained the same.
Except for one thing. ... Mirai has lost all of her memory for unknown reasons. Not wanting to drag her back into the world of Spirit World Warriors and Youmu, Akihito decided to distance himself from her in order to let her live a normal life. Mirai, however, feels strangely attached to her Senpai and seeks his company. At the same time, strange black puppets who don't seem to be Youmu appear out of nowhere and start attacking people.
The plot was heartbreaking, really. I felt like shedding tears every time Akihito started to cry because of Mirai. And that was a lot. Of course, you can't put a full new original story into a 1 1/2 hour movie. I knew right from the beginning that this wouldn't become a second season. So, did KyoAni make the best out of it?
What you should know first is that the movie (just as the ending of the anime) are KyoAni original works and the events don't happen in the Light Novel.
The movie did feel a bit rushed, yes. But that, too, was to be expected. And putting that aside, oh my god, it was absolutely amazing. The beginning scene got me hooked up already (although they were only talking and in Japanese at that, since I watched the movie first before the subs came out. My Japanese isn't the best. And I still felt like crying.) It is just beautiful to watch and did everything right as far as a movie can. Every minute was used wisely, not a single second wasted.
And the ending. Oh, the ending. Be prepared.
"Did KyoAni do a good job with the plot?" - The answer is yes. They did a superb job.

Art 10/10
KyotoAnimation is known for their incredibly beautiful art. The TV series was really, really nice to look at, you say?
The movie's art work and animation is even better. Maybe one of their best works. Be it the movement of the characters, the fighting scenes, the cherry blossoms (THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS. IT'S ART, MY FRIENDS.) or the tears. It looked so. god. damn. good.

Sound 10/10
The ending song "Aitakatta Sora" by Minori Chihara (Mitsuki's VA and the singer of the TV series OP) was, of course, perfect. But the background music during the movie was the same. Always fitting. Nothing to say about that.
The voice actors did a great job as always. I especially adore the voices of Akihito and Mirai. The feelz were real.

Character 9/10
This is where I am a bit uncertain.
Let me say one thing first. I love the characters theirselves. Akihito and Mirai are my all-time favorite anime characters, and I freakin' adore the Nase siblings, Sakura, Ai and everyone else.
But.
I feel like KyoAni did a few things wrong here. I can't really explain it, and it's probably because the movie had to be kinda rushed, but some things just didn't feel the same as in the anime... kinda out of character. But still; it is nothing major.

Enjoyment 10/10
Can't you feel the joy?

Overall 10/10
The best anime movie I ever watched, and a good ending to the anime series. The only thing I'm still missing is the Light Novel. (and maybe a second season when it's finished. I don't care how. Just do it.)
I can only recommened this movie - and of course the TV series - to everyone. Please do watch it. It needs more love.

~Emitsu