Review of Saekano the Movie: Finale

*SPOILERS* If you've seen season 2 and you liked it, then you can skip my review, because I'm going to complain about the new direction that saekano took after episode 9. Now you may be wondering what exactly happened in episode 9 to force me to write a review for the first time in my life. I will cover it briefly since you need to understand why I think the movie is the most mid thing ever, or even worse. So, while I agree that both Eriri and Utaha needed to be in an environment where they can grow faster and being with Fields Chronicles was the bestdecision for them, just ditching Tomoya like that was completely out of line. Especially for Utaha, who, following her dere tropes, is supposed to be able to die for her love. Well screw logic, I think the author said.

Which brings us to the movie, which has the same flaws. As in season 2 after ep 9, the author wanted to do everything very seriously, like trying too hard to squeeze a tear even though until then it was a relatively cheap comedy harem.

This movie is as shallow as it gets from the plot to the characters to the melodrama. It gives you the impression that they try to build on the story and develop the characters but all they do is try to give random harem moments with some melodrama sprinkled in ... sounds like a masterpiece at work here. The fact that he chooses to leave Kato behind crying in order to 'save' the game developed by Eriri and Utaha, even though he has feelings for her, just doesn't make any sense. "But hey, it's a harem, he is supposed to chase after every girl, it's normal to be unrealistic". Yes, you are partially right, but after you try to sell me emotional donuts filled with drama you can't really come and make unrealistic harem twists. This is inconsistency with the plot and writing style (funny that the author talks about it in the show lol). And let's not forget that when he comes back, Katou almoust instantly forgives him and they kiss.

After the credits, you get to see more. They are 'adults' now, or at least that's what the author is trying to make you believe. They whine and bitch about stupid shit they shouldn’t be whining and bitching about anymore, and they do so all whilst acting like the petty elements of their lives are actually complex and mature. Also, all the girls still like him, because why not.

TLDR: The art and sound is great, the story is as bad as it gets. 5/10