Sep 4, 2025
As a vocaloid fan and avid Project Sekai player, I felt let down by this movie. Clearly the goal of this project was to create a neat little package primarily aimed at PJSK fans and generate publicity for the mobile game. As such, whilst the film briefly touches on every original cast member, the writing does not try to advance the plot of the event stories, nor does it even build off of them. This is a shame, as the event stories have flushed out the characters for four years at that point and we know that the team behind Project Sekai is capable of
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writing serious and heavy hitting event stories.
Instead, the movie revolves around a mediocre B-plot that can't even be considered canon to in-game events. Even considering the fact that PJSK is aimed at both adolescents and adults, the instigating conflict of the movie felt particularly childish and forced. The underlying message is supposed to be a feel-good story of believing in yourself and spreading joy through music, however the movie doesn't give enough time raising the stakes for the characters and it ends up falling flat on its face.
If you are a fan of the game, then watch this movie regardless of how good it is. It's an amazing feeling to be able to see your oshis animated on the big screen (and credit where credit is due, the animation, score, and soundtrack are well done). For vocaloid fans who don't play Project Sekai, this movie will be harder to watch. For everyone else, it just feels like a generic kids movie.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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