A gentle, watercolor romance that captures the breathless flutter of first love through the bright, sun-drenched days of a final high school summer.

Dou kyu sei – Classmates

同級生

"Sincerely, Slowly, Falling in Love."

20 February 2016 Japan 61 min ⭐ 8.3 (414)

Director: Shoko Nakamura

Cast: Kenji Nojima, Hiroshi Kamiya, Hideo Ishikawa, Yurino

Animation Romance

Opposites Attract and Complement The Purity and Awkwardness of First Love Communication and Misunderstanding Acceptance and Self-Discovery

Box Office: $1,397,526

Dou kyu sei – Classmates - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

A character with a prominent mustache who serves as a teacher bears a striking resemblance to the character Ramba Ral from the classic anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam".

This is likely a visual homage by the director, Shoko Nakamura. It's a subtle nod to a classic and influential anime, adding a layer of intertextuality for dedicated anime fans to appreciate. Kunihiko Ikuhara, a major influence on Nakamura, is also known for such referential humor in his works.

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