The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie - The Girl Who Summons The Stars
7.4
Quality Score
0.48 (Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
99,150
MAL Ratings
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
In the story, the seasons have changed and it will soon be the second spring. Tatsuya and Miyuki have finished their first year at First Magic High School and are on their spring break. The two go to their villa on the Ogasawara Island archipelago. After only a small moment of peace a lone young woman named Kokoa appears before them. She has abandoned the Naval base and she tells Tatsuya her one wish.
Audience Consensus
The movie is largely seen as a visually impressive but narratively weak fan service spectacle. While the action, art, and sound are praised, the plot, pacing, and character development are consistently criticized as rushed, illogical, and underdeveloped. It's recommended primarily for die-hard fans of the series.
Strengths
- Visually interesting with good CGI for backgrounds and characters
- Soundtrack is well-matched and enjoyable
- Action sequences are spectacular and well-drawn
- Animation quality is a step up from the TV series
Weaknesses
- Poor pacing with whiplash between action and slice-of-life
- Plot holes and a weak, rushed, or loosely put together storyline
- Lack of character development for both new and returning characters
- New characters are not well-explained or integrated
- Plot issues are dismissed or have wider implications ignored
- Too much fanservice detracts from the narrative
- Assumes prior knowledge of the series/novels, confusing newcomers
- Over-reliance on the overpowered protagonist diminishes tension
- Released at an odd time, featuring characters not yet introduced in the anime