Kira is a sweet young girl with a traumatic past. She meets Rei who made her overcome her inner struggles. However, as much as they wanted to live as close to perfect as a couple can be, Kirishima tries to shake their relationship. Kirishima is a disturbed being who was bullied when he was young, and his outlook on life is what makes him do dark things.
Acting
Masataka Kubota's unhinged Kirishima steals every scene.
Cinematography
Dreamy soft-focus shoujo aesthetic clashes beautifully with violence.
Costume
Rei's leather jacket is a character in itself.
Director
Saiji Yakumo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Fuyumi Soryo's beloved 1996 manga; this film compresses 15 volumes into 98 minutes, sacrificing much of Rei's motorcycle racing subplot.
The film exemplifies 'yandere' culture's mainstream appeal—Kirishima's popularity with viewers despite his actions sparked debates about romanticizing abuse in shoujo media.
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