"I hope we make it to nationals. I've had that wish since middle school. But back then, I was only saying it. I never thought of actually trying to make it happen. I thought that it'd be stupid to get my hopes up, only to embarrass myself. But... Wishes don't come true unless you mean it when you make them." I think many of us face this dilemma: to try our best with the possibility of failure or put in some effort and do average. At least I do. I am afraid of putting in all my effort and not achieve results which in a wayalso proves my limit. I know it is stupid, but I still feel the way I do.

What I really like about this movie is that it tackles this (cliche) problem and motivates me in the process. The characters were enjoyable as well. My favourite one being Taki-sensei. His method of teaching his students and the respect and trust he gives them is admirable. He is strict but not demoralisingly rude. He thinks through and plans for how the students can improve instead of simply expecting them to practice more (because sometimes students don't know what to work on to be better and it makes them frustrated). I want teachers like that in my school.

As a person who didn't watch the first season of this anime, I thought everything was done pretty well except for the pacing. It moved very quickly that at some points, I couldn't relate and didn't feel for the characters. Otherwise, it is worth the watch. I will probably watch the first season because I want to know more about the characters.