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Dou Kyu Sei: Classmates

2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 61 min · ★ 8.3 · 79% critics

RomanceAnimation

Two very different high school students connect during rehearsals for an upcoming chorus festival. As one helps the other practice singing after school, their regular meetings and shared music gradually turn into a tender bond that changes how they see each other and themselves.

Based on Classmates

Also known as Doukyusei Classmates · Doukyusei -Classmates-

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Details
Original title
同級生
Years
2016
Release date
2016-02-20
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
61 min
Critic score
79/100
TMDB rating
8.3/10 (441 votes)
About

If you enjoy soft, character-focused school romances with a calm pace and heartfelt moments, this should click, especially if you liked From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke or Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation; Not for you if you want big drama or fast plot turns.

Pros: sweet slow-burn romance; gentle school setting; music-driven bonding | Cons: low-stakes conflict; quiet pacing; limited side stories

Themes

  • high school
  • boys' choir
  • coming of age
  • slice of life
  • based on manga
  • school life
  • anime
  • japanese high school
  • loving
  • gay theme
  • boys' love (bl)
  • high school life

Cast & crew

Directed by Shoko Nakamura