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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?

1993·Movie
50min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
IMDb7.0

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

One summer day, a group of sixth-grade boys have an argument about whether fireworks are round or flat when viewed from different angles and embark on a journey for the answer during the annual firework festival. Meanwhile, one of their classmates, Nazuna, is troubled by her parents' separation and decides to choose one of the boys to run away with.
Coming-of-Age AnimeSummer NostalgiaFireworks FestivalRomantic DramaVisual SpectaclePsychological ThemesChildhood CuriosityJapanese Animation

Crew

Directed by:
Shunji Iwai, Isao Yukisada, Tsuyoshi Shimada
Written by:
Shunji Iwai
Produced by:
Izumi Harada
Composed by:
Kuniaki Haishima, REIMY, Tatsuro Kitamura

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom??

0 h 50 min

Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? runs 0 h 50 min.

What language is Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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What tropes does Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? use?

Adaptation ExpansionAmbiguous EndingArc SymbolBarefoot SuicideThe Big Damn KissDisney Acid SequenceSetting UpdateYounger Than They LookWhat the Hell, Hero?Real-Place BackgroundToilet HumorBrick Jokeand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?, including Adaptation Expansion, Ambiguous Ending, Arc Symbol.