See it if You like melodrama, great singing and musical performances. You appreciate heartfelt storyline.
Don't see it if You find issues around grief and loss difficult. You're not keen on musical performances.
See it if Incredible performances and a deeply truthful and beautiful portayal of grief
Don't see it if Trigger warning: you will cry. Read more
See it if You want a change from the standard Musical you see on the West End, and enjoy anything with warmth and pure talent
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy classical music or emotional theatre
See it if You like a good love story
Don't see it if You get mad that the lead was cast for something other than his singing ability in a musical
See it if you want a classic teenage romance mixed with classical music but also some great songs. Even if you don't know the original story.
Don't see it if you don't like emotional moments in a show. This one has a few scenes that caused some tears in the audience.
See it if You love the manga and anime
Don't see it if you don’t live new and upcoming shows
See it if You like sweet ballads, and want to see a talented and diverse cast showcasing how talented they are. Or you're a fan of the source material
Don't see it if You want a well-told story rather than a highlights reel, or want any other kind of song BESIDES a sweet ballad sung facing the audience.
See it if Despite some good songs and decent singing this is a show that feels like its still in tryout. The title is weak
Don't see it if You want a story to make any sense.
"Manga-inspired musical lit up by sensational leads"
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"glib, mawkish and riddled with clichés"
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"what works on paper (and as an anime TV series) appears rather more stuttering on stage"
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"this touchingly sincere manga musical has a knocks-you-flat emotional force"
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"... it’s a cheesefest from start to finish. "
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“Bracing ballads and soaring harmonies ”
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"it’s a genuine shame that it’s not really very good."
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"The performances are great, the music not"
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