Having read the manga (multiple times no less), I came into watching this movie with expectations which were met on some levels, disappointed on others. The Story: Compared to the manga, this story is much the same when dealing with the two main characters, Tsubaki and Kyouta, but when it comes to the backstories, well... much was changed. Especially when dealing with Tsubaki's and Kyouta's family life, much too much was changed in my opinion - but like I said, I had expectations. Certainly without having read the manga, these stories would have been much easier to digest and accept. The Cast: I felt the two main casts performed well enough in their roles. I personally enjoyed Matsuzaki's portrayal of Kyouta more than Emi's of Tsubaki, but overall they captured the essence of "first love/relationship" that is the basis of the plot line in the manga. The support cast was also good, and I did enjoy Yamazaki as Nishiki during the beach scene. Definitely one of the more funny moments in the movie. The Music: Poppy, but it fit the scenes it was played in. No complaints on this front. Rewatch Value: I will probably watch this again as background noise, and just because it is one of my favorite mangas come to life. Can't beat that, no matter how disappointing the backstories ^^ Overall: I would suggest that readers of the manga watch this, if only to see the main casts portrayal of Tsubaki and Kyouta, and for non-readers as well as people who are interested in seeing a simple, sweet high school love story.