A solid 8/10 for a compilation film. They managed to present two different perspectives, and I liked that. It’s not bad for a recap, and it even includes a few extra scenes. Kensuke Ushio shines as always; it was a delight to listen to his work on the big screen. The animation is quite solid/good. In the scene that many people will recognize, which was adapted into this movie, the CGI isn’t distracting at all and is well done. There are some slightly static shots, but they don’t last long and don’t feel uncomfortable or ruin the experience in any way. The series maintains its realistic direction in theadditional scenes, which I really appreciate and which fits perfectly with what the story is trying to convey. I’m not sure whether the third season will keep this same direction or follow the original scene order, but this aspect worked very well.

It felt very fast-paced, and that’s a good thing. Despite being a summary, the pacing was perfect, and personally, I barely noticed the 1 hour and 40 minutes of runtime.

The movie and the series differ in one aspect: while the series focuses on a more realistic and slow approach—exploring the protagonist’s insecurities and gradually highlighting Yamada’s personality—the movie leans more toward presenting a somewhat sweet, romantic relationship. We know that what defines BokuYaba isn’t sweetness, but rather the natural and unique interactions between its protagonists. Still, I don’t mind—it’s clearly a Valentine’s-type movie and fulfills its purpose without any issues.

I highly recommend watching the series first. It’s much more complete and gives a far better idea of what the story truly is about. Even so, if you want a fresh recap with a few extra scenes, it’s a good experience.