Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Seen it?2016 | 61 min | Romance, Animation
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (8.3 out of 10), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and animation lovers. If you loved In a Heartbeat, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic, feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Rihito Sajo, an honor student with a perfect score on the entrance exam and Hikaru Kusakabe, in a band and popular among girls, would have never crossed paths. Until one day they started talking at the practice for their school’s upcoming chorus festival. After school, the two meet regularly, as Hikaru helps Rihito to improve his singing skills. While they listen to each other’s voice and harmonize, their hearts start to beat together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shoko Nakamura
- Kenji NojimaRihito Sajo (voice)
- Hiroshi KamiyaHikaru Kusakabe (voice)
- Hideo IshikawaManabu Hara (voice)
- YurinoMikipon (voice)