An academically gifted student who struggles to adjust to life outside of Tokyo, often acting out or isolating herself from her classmates.
Told through flashbacks, college student Taku Morisaki recalls his final year of high school in Kochi City , marked by the arrival of a beautiful but difficult transfer student from Tokyo, Rikako Muto.
Minimal; includes high school scuffles like punches and slaps.
Realistic and nostalgic, focusing on the subtle emotional friction between friends and the awkwardness of teenage romance. Key Characters
According to IMDb's Parents Guide , the film is rated for thematic material:
Features scenes of underage drinking (rum and cola) and some smoking.
Available as part of the Ghibli collection in many international regions.