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Liz and the Blue Bird

2018Movie1 h 31 min

AnimationDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic677.9Rotten Tomatoes83%76%

A deeply moving, slow-burning animated movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

The truth will break your heart.

In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.

Feels like

  • Anime Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Musically Driven
  • Visually Poetic
  • Subtle & Nuanced
  • Emotional Depth
  • Atmospheric & Melancholy
  • Character Study

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Naoko Yamada
Written by
Reiko Yoshida
Produced by
Shinichi Nakamura, Yoshifumi Yarimizu, Shigeru Saito
Music by
Kensuke Ushio

Everyone

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Facts

April 21, 2018 · 1 h 31 min · Animation, Drama, Music

Released
April 21, 2018
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Music
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$737,286
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

No Name Given, Character Tics, Living Emotional Crutch +9

  • No Name Given
  • Character Tics
  • Living Emotional Crutch
  • Third Time's The Charm
  • Emotionless Girl
  • Genki Girl
  • Plot-Based Voice Cancellation
  • Character Development
  • Walking in Rhythm
  • Real-Place Background
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Theme Naming

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Liz and the Blue Bird?"

Questions about Liz and the Blue Bird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Liz and the Blue Bird worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Liz and the Blue Bird a sequel?

  1. Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band (2016)
  2. Sound! Euphonium The Movie: May the Melody Reach You! (2017)
  3. Liz and the Blue Bird (2018)
  4. Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day (2019)
  5. Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest (2023)
  6. Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie, Part 1 (2026)
  7. Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie, Part 2 (2026)

Yes: it's movie 3 of 7 in its series, after Sound! Euphonium The Movie: May the Melody Reach You! (2017) and before Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day (2019).

Is Liz and the Blue Bird okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Liz and the Blue Bird plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Liz and the Blue Bird in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Liz and the Blue Bird use?

No Name GivenCharacter TicsLiving Emotional CrutchThird Time's The CharmEmotionless GirlGenki GirlPlot-Based Voice CancellationCharacter DevelopmentWalking in RhythmReal-Place BackgroundDefrosting Ice QueenTheme Namingand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including No Name Given, Character Tics, and Living Emotional Crutch.