Fireworks (2017)
August 18, 2017 (JP) • Animation, Romance, Fantasy, Drama • 90m
Overview
Moshimo, Japan. The annual fireworks festival is about to take place and a group of schoolboys, arguing over whether they are round or flat when viewed from different angles, set out to find it out.
Keywords
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Reviews
Alunauwie
⭐ 7/10September 23, 2025
Fireworks is a unique anime adaptation of Shunji Iwai’s 1995 live-action film, blending teen romance with time-travel themes and layered symbolism. Although the animation quality feels underwhelming for a theatrical release, the film redeems itself through a meaningful soundtrack and emotionally charged storytelling. Through Norimichi's repeated returns to moments of regret, viewers are invited to question whether his experiences are alternate re… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
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Revenue
$26,617,621
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