Twittering Birds Never Fly

DesiSkorm★ 8

I feel like it's my duty to write a review on this anime, since I'm a huge fan of the manga. Ever since I heard we were getting an anime adaptation, I was both hyped and very afraid, because it can always go both ways and I didn't want to see something I hold so dear be destroyed. Thankfully, that wasn't the case and I ended up enjoying the anime quite a lot. A lot of details, of course, will remain in the manga alone, since they will need to make at least a 12 episode anime to cover everything, but they actually managed to finda great balance between the plot and the erotic scenes. The main characters didn't lose that special spark they had and their relationship was portrayed very well in the anime. I just have to praise the voice actors. Those were not only top notch, but they sound exactly like I imagined they would while reading the manga. Story (8) - Well paced and balanced. Time flew by while I was watching. Art (8) - Much better than I thought it would be and it matches the manga art style. The kind of censorship they chose was funny, I ain't gonna lie. Sound (6) - I'm not much of a fan of the soundtrack here, but it didn't really bother me. The only thing that stood out was the ending song, which I really liked. Characters (10) - On spot with the manga. Enjoyment (10) - More than I bargained for. Overall (8) - Can't wait for the next movie!!

whither★ 8

• Story 8/10 One of the best BLs I've seen - very well-paced character-centered drama. This movie adapts the first 8 chapters of the manga quite faithfully. There are only some minor differences in scenes. Delving into some characters' pasts involves uncovering sexual assault and trauma. If you are uncomfortable with that or depictions of sadomasochism, this is not the movie for you. The story also explores loneliness, unrequited love, and slowly blooming affection really touchingly. While physical relations progress immediately, it's development of emotional ties that is the heart of the plot. • Art 9/10 Very high quality. The characters looked beautiful - their facial expressions, the waythe fabric of their clothes folded or got wet, the way strands of hair moved when touched. The issue of censorship is tackled by simply not drawing the parts in question. No pixelation, no white-out - they're just invisible. • Sound 6/10 The OST was only thing I didn't like. The tracks, while they don't sound bad on their own, didn't fit the mood of certain scenes. Some parts of the story that were supposed to be brooding had oddly peppy music. The ending theme was nice though. • Character 8/10 This movie covers a lot of ground and reveals much about the characters' past, how they came to their current jobs, and the traumatic experiences that drastically changed their lives. Yashiro's fascinating because of the contrast between the dominant (professional) and submissive (personal) aspects of his lifestyle. It's entertaining to watch Yashiro and Doumeki's personalities and desires clashing. Their interactions - equal parts adorable, awkward, hilarious, and steamy - were just great all around. The voice acting was great - especially Yashiro's VA. Really fits his personality. Doumeki's voice was a lot deeper than expected. • Enjoyment 9/10 Time flew by while I was watching this. I've been looking forward to this movie for months and it completely fulfilled my expectations. • Overall 8/10 Really looking forward to the 2 sequel movies and the OVA.