“Two friends rehearse a fairy-tale-inspired duet, confronting growing distance and uncertain futures before graduation.”
Liz and the Blue Bird
リズと青い鳥
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Synopsis
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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 81 sampled reviews
What 81 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.72 · some divergence
6.5 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 2.7
↓ 1.35
Running avg · Apr 2018 → Feb 2026
- 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 “Both Girls represents the musical piece of Liz and the Blue bird and i freakin love how they, in certain scenes, switch back n forth with their representation, its basically my favourite part lol....”
- 8 “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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- Format 1 × 90′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 30m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2018 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-12806 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- Shochiku Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Rakuonsha Producer
- Bandai Namco Arts Producer
Licensed by
- Eleven Arts Licensor
- GKIDS Licensor
- Ponycan USA Licensor