Liz and the Blue Bird
リズと青い鳥
“Two friends rehearse a fairy-tale-inspired duet, confronting growing distance and uncertain futures before graduation.”
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Two friends rehearse a fairy-tale-inspired duet, confronting growing distance and uncertain futures before graduation.
Liz's days of solitude come to an end when she meets a blue bird in the form of a young girl. Although their relationship blossoms, Liz must make a heart-wrenching decision in order to truly realize her love for Blue Bird. High school seniors and close friends Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki are tasked to play the lead instruments in the third movement of Liz and the Blue Bird, a concert band piece inspired by this fairy tale. The introverted and reserved Mizore plays the oboe, representing the kind and gentle Liz. Meanwhile, the radiant and popular Nozomi plays the flute, portraying the cheerful and energetic Blue Bird. However, as they rehearse, the distance between Mizore and Nozomi seems to grow. Their disjointed duet disappoints the band, and with graduation on the horizon, uncertainty about the future spurs complicated emotions. With little time to improve as their performance draws near, they desperately attempt to connect with their respective characters. But when Mizore and Nozomi consider the story from a brand-new perspective, will the girls find the strength to face harsh realities? A spin-off film adaptation of the Hibike Euphonium! series, Liz to Aoi Tori dances between the parallels of a charming fairy tale, a moving musical piece, and a delicate high school friendship.
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8.7/10
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6.5 ptsRecommenders 9.1 · others 2.7
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- 10/10 “I surprisingly really enjoyed this movie, with the characters, storyline, and art style fitting together perfectly to create an engaging experience that flew by in no time. While it might be a...”
- 9/10 “I absolutely love the musical representation and the way the scenes switch back and forth, which is perfectly complemented by a fitting art style and a highly relatable, realistic story. There are...”
- 8/10 “Liz and the Blue Bird's beauty lies in its intimate scale, offering a brief yet profound look into the relationship between two girls as their high school days end. The film masterfully uses its...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-12806
- Format
- 1 × 90′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 1h 30m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Apr 2018 – Apr 2018
- Spring 2018
- Source
- Movie
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- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
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- BS-12806
- catalog