Lu Over the Wall
Oshimeter
Synopsis
In the seaside village of Hinashi Town, Kai Ashimoto's grandfather is one of the locals who reinforces the legend that mermaids lurk near Merfolk Island and consume humans. Due to allegedly attracting merfolk and subsequently causing the death of the elder's mother, music is seldom discussed in the Ashimoto household. Even so, Kai finds solace in making looped beats on his laptop and uploading them to the internet. Despite his reserved and glum demeanor, Kai is approached by Kunio and Yuuho Ebina, two cheerful classmates that happened upon one of his videos. The pair ask him to join their rock band but are met with apathy. Nevertheless, Kai agrees to accompany them in a practice session on Merfolk Island, where he soon witnesses something that he cannot explain. Later that night, Kai is composing music in his room when he attracts a familiar entity—a mermaid. As she twirls and grins to the sound of his stereo, Kai discovers a number of aspects about the being who introduces herself as Lu: she possesses incredible water manipulation powers; she buds a pair of functioning legs with the sound of music; but most notably, she is a truly benevolent creature who simply wants people to like her. Fostering a dynamic friendship, Kai and Lu gradually come to express their genuine selves, testing the long-standing boundaries that have deafened the resounding harmony among the people of Hinashi Town.
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Kai Ashimoto
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I just gave this a try and It actually felt nice. It reminded me of being a child again watching Ghibli films with my family. I love how Lu dances and it's actually entertaining. I usually dislike this kind of animations because it's childish but it was actually funny and cute.
Its vibrant animation is one of its greatest strengths. From visuals being full of energy and having creative under water scenes, this movie feels magical. Using music as a bridge between characters, the soundtrack plays a huge role as a symbol of connection.
It's a delightful film: I must highlight the creativity of the unique and entertaining animations, along with the excellent soundtrack, ideal for watching with the family. The friendship that develops between the protagonists, Kai and Lu, is captivating, with great chemistry, full of funny moments and catchy musical rhythms that keep you glued to the screen from beginning to end. I especially love the aura of magic and mystery that surrounds the story, which explores the tales of mermaids and their musical abilities. Furthermore, the film reflects on how fear and misunderstanding of the unknown can lead people to make the wrong decisions. The only downside is that the story is a bit slow, but everything else was great.
I found the animation a bit too cartoonish for my taste and it often felt aimed at a younger audience. Still, the colorful visuals and energetic soundtrack gave the film plenty of personality. The pacing is fast and chaotic, but the story's charm kept me engaged until the end.
Its vibrant animation is one of its greatest strengths. Creative underwater scenes, visuals are full of energy, with fluid movement make the world feel magical. Using music as a bridge between characters, the soundtrack plays a huge role in the movie as a symbol of connection. Overall it’s an uplifting movie that has lovable characters and an encouraging message.
Bueno sinceramente a mí no me gustó, pero es creo yo algo personal ya que no me gusta la animación ni lo lento que se sintió todo, la banda sonora estuvo buena pero siento que faltó para conmoverme
Lu Over the Wall
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