Rin Shima has left her hometown in Yamanashi to live on her own in Nagoya while working for a small
publishing company there. On one winter’s weekend in the not-too-distant future, as she’s planning a
bike tour, she unexpectedly receives a message from an old high school friend, Chiaki Oogaki, saying
she’s currently in Nagoya. Chiaki now works for an organization promoting tourism in Yamanashi, and
she’s in charge of a project to reopen a facility that was closed a few years ago. When Rin casually
suggests that such a large property would make a good campground, Chiaki is inspired. She gathers up
all of their old camping buddies— Nadeshiko Kagamihara, who works at an outdoor goods store in Tokyo;
Aoi Inuyama, who’s now an elementary school teacher in their hometown of Yamanashi; and Ena Saitou,
who works at a dog grooming salon in Yokohama—and the campground-opening project is set in motion. So
the story of five outdoorsy girls who became friends thanks to their shared love of camping begins
once more, taking on a new challenge with the knowledge and experience they’ve gained.
(Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
It's funny. _Laid-Back Camp_ is a series that I didn't really see myself gravitating towards. I know for a fact that if this had come out when I was a kid, I probably wouldn't have given it a chance because I was pretty judgmental about certain things until I learned more and grew out of certain toxic mindsets. But having seen two seasons and this new movie, it's honestly kind of amazing to see that every new iteration of _Laid-Back Camp_ not only manages to be better than their predecessor, but even expands on the series further while still staying true to its whole ethos and what makes the series work. The first season is an admittedly cute show that didn't really hit any highs and was sort of held back by its formula. The second season remedied this by expanding not only on some characters and fleshing them out more, but also throwing in some conflict while making sure it made sense in the context of the series, never trying to overly dramatize it. The _Laid-Back Camp Movie_, which just came out this year, in my humble opinion, actually managed to surpass both in terms of pretty much everything, and I'm honestly amazed at just how wonderful a movie like this turned out to be! The movie takes place several years after the second season, but interestingly enough, the staff who made the movie expressed that the movie isn't really meant to be viewed as a continuation or grand finale of the series, more like a "what-if" scenario if anything. Plus, they, with original mangaka Afro's approval and supervision, wanted to make the movie feel like a standalone film that doesn't require viewers to have seen the first two seasons of the series. Basically, our favorite Laid-Back Camp girls have grown up, graduated from high school, landed some jobs, and are moving on with their lives, but still remain good friends even if they don't have as much time to see each other as they used to. One day, Rin and Chiaki go drinking at a bar, and Chiaki, who now works at the Yamanashi Prefecture's tourism promotion organization, tells Rin about her company's plans to redevelop an abandoned facility in the prefecture. Rin offhandedly suggests making it into a campsite as a joke, but the suggestion gets Chiaki fired up, resulting in her dragging Rin all the way there so they can scope it out. After some...persuasion on Chiaki's part, Rin decides to go through with it, recruiting the rest of the girls to help out. With this, the five happy campers put on their coveralls, mow the grass, hold planning meetings, and build a campsite from scratch, in scenes reminiscent of their club days in high school. Before I get into the nitty-gritty, I'm just going to address what I feel might wind up being a point of contention for some viewers: If you're someone who prefers your movies to have fast pacing, lots going on all at once, and a lot of action, you're in the wrong place. _Laid-Back Camp_, at its core, has always been a slice-of-life series first and foremost, with slow, leisurely pacing and a fairly episodic structure most of the time, leaning pretty heavily into the realistic side in terms of storytelling and fleshing out its characters. Since this is a two-hour movie, and not a series of half hour episodes, some might say the movie runs too long or the story may seem too simple, bordering on tedious because of the long run time. I can understand where some people are coming from in regards to finding a slow-paced, down-to-earth movie like this to be dull in terms of its pacing and lack of huge conflicts. Earlier, I finished watching the movie _Princess Arete_, which, while its fairly beloved by people who like it, is also pretty infamous for having agonizingly slow pacing, even if said slow pacing was a deliberate storytelling choice—even slower than _Laid-Back Camp_'s pacing, ironically enough—and while most movies tend to favor trying to take on too much, rush things, and think that not having constant noise or explosions will make people get bored, going too far in the opposite direction does come with its own issues. That being said, in the case of LBC, I personally disagree, firstly because the movie's slow pacing isn't indicative of its quality, but more because of the show's laid-back approach, and because there's a lot of care put into not just the animation but the depth of its storytelling, even down to how it approaches its themes of adult responsibilities. Plus, _Laid-Back Camp Movie_ isn't interested in trying to do too much and be too dramatic, preferring a more subtle, nuanced, understated approach to its story, which is good because this is a franchise that never called for any unnecessary melodrama. Nobody bursts into overly dramatic crying fits when they face an obstacle, there's no villain to defeat, and any issues the characters face are all tackled in a down-to-earth, realistic manner, with the characters reacting to them in ways that people in real life can relate to. All of these things add a whole new layer of realism to the series, allowing it to really shine like no other. All of this is reflected in the show's strong character writing, which to me helps mitigate the movie's slow pacing. Our favorite happy campers become adults and have jobs now, giving them a lot more freedom to do what they need to as opposed to them being stuck in high school, but the writers were careful to keep their overall personalities and characterization in tact while still allowing them to grow and mature as people. To quote another review, adult responsibilities are a big theme of the movie, but it's not equated to a loss of passion, nor is the transition from childhood to adulthood played up as this huge, dramatic, super life-changing thing that makes everything different the second it happens, like other media tend to portray it to be. I also like a lot of the more unexpected directions the writers took with the characters in terms of their jobs and what they managed to accomplish, yet they still manage to be not only refreshing compared to other moe series, but actually give more depth to the characters than previously shown. I mean, did anybody expect Nadeshiko of all people to get a license to use a friggin' excavator machine and be able to use power tools, and actually be really good at them? It's so out of nowhere, yet not only do these details make sense for the core story, but also help to make Nadeshiko feel more than just a cutesy pink-haired moeblob, with more depth to her than...say, Yui from _K-On_. The other characters are given this treatment as well, and it just works wonderfully. Also, the idea of Ena working at a pet salon is just adorable, and makes sense considering she has a dog that she dotes on. The animation and music are also pretty top-tier as well, and I don't think I need to repeat myself on that front. The past few years have been pretty great for anime movies, not just ones based on popular IPs, but even original ones as well. Most of the time, anime movies are just lazy recaps of their main series or take too little risks out of fear of angering their fanbase. Thankfully, there are plenty of movies, both original and based on IPs, that really try to explore their own ideas and visions while still staying true to the ethos of the source material, with the _Laid-Back Camp Movie_ being one of them. There are plenty of big ones like _Demon Slayer_ or _Jujutsu Kaisen 0_, sure, but even the small, low-key movies like this one prove that you don't necessarily have to be epic, incredibly complex, or rely entirely on special effects to work, no matter what certain bigwigs in the movie or animation industry may claim. _Laid-Back Camp_, both as a series and as a movie, may not appeal to everyone (Especially those who want their rollercoaster movies full of high octane action), but whether you're a fan of the series or just getting into it, the _Laid-Back Camp Movie_ is a nice, wholesome, heartwarming time killer that actually manages to enhance its source material, so I say don't miss out on it. Do keep in mind, the movie hasn't been billed as the grand finale of the series. There's a third season for the TV series due to come out next year, and you can bet your ass I'll be watching that as soon as it drops. __Edit, 1/12/2022__: I just found out that I was wrong about the movie taking place three years after the second season. Apparently, there's a Japanese article cited on Wikipedia stating that the movie actually takes place about ten or so years, with Nadeshiko's seiyuu, Yumiri Hanamori, confirming such in said article, with the movie's director stating that the girls are in their mid-20's during the movie. This explains why the movie states that Akari is going to art school, presumably high school or college, even though she is in elementary school during the series. Sorry for the confusion!
o anime é um dos meus favoritos de todos os tempos e o filme já está no topo dos filme baseados em anime para mim , fico muito feliz em ver essa linda história continuando em um filme e espero que tenha muitas outras temporadas e também outros filme desse anime incrível a trilha sonora ficou impecável assim como no anime , fico muito feliz em ver o empenho de todos na produção desse filme , a ambientação de cenários também é outro ponto muito forte e deixa as coisas ainda mais belas . a história das nossas protagonistas ficou bem legal , mas eu gostaria que fosse abordado mais perto do anime já que abordou no momento em que elas já são adultas , ficou muita coisa em aberto que poderia explorar melhor , talvez em uma nova temporada eles venham a fazer , fico no aguardo disso para o futuro eu acho que o filme não tem nenhum ponto negativo de roteiro ou algo parecido , acho que em tudo ficou muito bom e bem coerente com o que o anime já vinha propondo , mas é aquilo que eu já tinha falado antes ele ficaria muito melhor se fosse abordado mais no passado das nossas protagonistas , mas a esperança de uma continuação em anime fazendo isso vai ficar viva no meu coração . para finalizar é meio que isso , fico com o sentimento de saudade de já querer ver a continuação de uma nova temporada para essa que é uma das minhas obras em anime favoritas e que me trouxe tanta felicidade já que eu não achava que um anime sobre acampamento poderia me deixar tão feliz e se você nunca assistiu o anime recomendo fortemente assistir o anime primeiro e depois assistir o filme pois assim vai sentir muito mais esse sentimento de uma jornada dessas meninas que agora são mulheres e como foi difícil toda essa jornada de acampamento mas trouxe tantas felicidades para todas elas espero que mais animes desse tipo sejam feitos já que temos poucos animes assim no momento fica essa minha recomendação de filme para você que gosta desse tipo de anime mais calmo e mais focado em natureza e principalmente em cultura japonesa já que todos os locais citados tanto no anime como no filme são locais reais do Japão e ao longo do anime eles ficaram ainda mais famosos já que o anime ajudou muito em divulgar todos eles e também a divulgar mais o acampamento que parece algo muito bom de se fazer e que eu ainda pretendo fazer um dia , fico muito maravilhado em ver como foi extremamente educativo e ao mesmo tempo tão relaxante já que a trilha sonora e a edição foi sempre perfeita em todos os episódios e também nesse filme que sempre trazia esse sentimento de felicidade e paz em todas as cenas , esse é mais um ponto positivo que é a constância em todas as temporadas já que a direção é muito boa e nesse filme não é diferente .
~~~WARNING: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS, DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE.~~~ It's almost been two years since I finished Yuru Camp S2, and now I finally got around to the movie. Having that much time since then, I was worried I wouldn't be able to get back into it... Oh, how wrong I was. Watching this right after Fall '22 (and more specifically DIY) made this an even greater experience with their similar philosophy when building the campground, and I can't wait to get into it. Really funny how *immediately* I was reminded of why I fell in love with the more mature take on a kirara manga this show was, with them literally being fully grown adults from frame *one*. I had an inkling of that from the KVs, but that still really took me by surprise for them to *literally* be adults now, lmao. img700(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Flc_cfvacAYEMVS?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) I know it's not really that impressive in the grand scheme of things, but still... Kind of a weird feeling in a Kirara adaptation to see these characters that we were introduced to as high schoolers, now fully-grown adults. New Game exists obviously, but that's not rly the same thing with Aoba starting as an adult. The closest thing we've got to this was in Koias with the senpais, but even then, we never got much focus on their life beyond high school since we were focusing on MiraAo's story. Here we immediately see Shimarin dealing with an OL environment, with rejections to her proposals that she has to take like an adult. But still, it's kirara, so they still keep it light and breezy with cute shimarin [faces](https://i.imgur.com/KoJl245.jpg), and it's not like she has to completely ignore those feelings of frustration. It's just, it's immediately made clear that her conclusions from the experience is a much more mature & constructive one than we'd expect from a kirara character—to know it's not the end of the world and to move on. Yuru Camp was always the most mature kirara manga in order to keep up with its chill vibes, but that's even more the case now. Nadeshiko also shows her experience in her job with her knowledge of the equipment and ability to tell what they need just from their few comments alone, even knowing exactly what their shop does and doesn't sell before sending them to another store. That desire to help the customer in any way she can, even if it means not being able to squeeze every cent of money out of them... and the boss was completely fine with that. sasuga kirara (tho only bc she believed the good service would bring them back to buy more lol but still). Nadeshiko being able to make others fall in love with camping already [felt like second nature](https://twitter.com/hoshiiZoras/status/1379665924496617478) to her, but now she's making it into a job that she genuinely enjoys... So mature that it really feels like Shirobako in the best of ways, but it's still filled with fluffy & optimistic (& leaning on idealistic again) kirara-isms that makes all these aspects of life feel that much more approachable & less soul-crushing. As they said in the intro, even though a lot's changed and they have way more adult responsibilities, that's in-turn opening up so many more opportunities for their camping adventures—with Nadeshiko's desire to get a driving license and Rin wanting to go camping overseas now seeming like a real possibility as adults. Man... all this adult talk... I really love what this movie's doing, but... maybe this is because of my life situation rn, but it feels a bit underwhelming. And that's probably by design. Watching this right after Bocchi is quite an Experience, bc that show has all these Big, passionate Emotions that the characters pour every fiber of their being into, because that's what being a moody teenager is all about. But adults... they don't have the energy for those Big Emotions anymore after their responsibilities saps all that energy from their bodies. Anyways, enough of that depressing talk; this moment... ~~~img300(https://i.imgur.com/VbKbnHH.jpg) img300(https://i.imgur.com/0MJ3aOQ.jpg) ~~~ IT'S LITERALLY JUST DIY LMAO. And the DIY comparisons are actually pretty interesting... Because in DIY, they were only able to build a treehouse, and even then they struggled a bit. Here, they're building a whole fucking *campground*, and that's only possible because they're getting the help & approval of the local government and companies, which comes with its own whole set of caveats. In DIY, they were free to build whatever they wanted, which made for such a liberating experience that celebrated the freedom of creativity and ambition, but that freedom ended up having its own caveats for Serufu who ended up struggling to find her own role when she was all on her own. But here, while the scope of things they're able to do are so much larger thanks to the help of others (which, btw, is an extension of what I talked about [here](https://twitter.com/hoshiiZoras/status/1374966136719073282). seeing things come full circle like this, it rly is such a great reminder of why i love this show); but on the flipside, they also had all these restrictions, not only with their budget and what was feasible, but with the desires and needs of other companies like when the archaeologists discovered the artifacts, and their need to use the campground's space throwing a wrench in their plans. That hit a bit harder than it did for highschool Rin this time, because they've been investing so much time and energy into this, but the conclusion is fundamentally the same as it was back then: that some sacrifice of what *you* specifically want is necessary when working with others, and the sooner you accept that like a mature adult, the more time you'll have to think of how a compromise can make the end result something you can still be happy with, and in some ways even better than you expected. In DIY, Serufu's ideas were a bit too extravagant to be feasible, but it was through the help of Takumin & the others that she was able to see the potential in those ideas and apply them in a practical way. It was through the others' help that she found her own role. It wasn't quite to Serufu's vision, but was still something that Serufu's immediately grateful for, for her to feel useful and like she's actually participating, even if she isn't the best at handiwork. And I feel like seeing the very same resourcefulness & accepting of other's help replicated here really helped me to appreciate both this movie and DIY that much more. ~~~webm(https://files.catbox.moe/n9ptpm.mp4)~~~ Just like Serufu's friends, instead of only fighting for their own ideas, they're thinking of ways to integrate their own and the other's ideas in a feasible & productive way that benefits everyone. The end result is different than they'd hoped for, but that doesn't mean it's worse for it. That's what Rin discovered when introducing Nadeshiko to camping all those years ago, and seeing that same conclusion exhibited here, just on a larger scale and more maturely really made it feel like such a solid movie that celebrates the spirit of Yuru Camp. I'm always expecting a laid-back time with this show, only to be blown away by how much there is to talk about and how dense the character writing is; and I'm so glad to say that's still the case with this movie, even two years after watching the show and having a flimsy memory of it. Yep... this is still a favorite of all time for me... 😭😭🙏♥ Can't wait for season 3...
~~~Sequel movies are often a big gamble, how do you conclude the story told before in a hour or so worth of time? When you get it right, you get some masterpiece like "The Disappearance of Haruhi" or "Liz and the Blue Bird." Both which are amazing in their own rights and becomes even greater when you know the prequel that introduce some themes but never explored too much into them. Laid Back doesn't really introduce any new idea to it's movie, it's a great conclusion to how do you end a show that involves CGDCT? Well, kids will eventually have to grow up and we will have to eventually face the fact that we aren't young anymore. We will explore a new world and learn that life wasn't all we expected it to be, but we push forward, because the world isn't stopping for us. One aspect of that idea that I appreciated this movie for doing was, taking some of their quirks and who they were from the show and introducing their adult version as a reflection of those characters. I love how each one of them grew up to do jobs or do things that has some callback to their childhood. (Shared review with @Veemon23) __Rin__ Where she works really matches her character. Since she was always often seen in the library, so to become someone who writes newsletter and such make sense for her. Though often seen camping alone and often wanting to be left alone until Nadeshiko force her way basically into her life. That Rin slowly starts to open up. We see that she still struggle with that as even a adult but as the story goes forward, she starts to see her coworkers who covers her back and she starts to learn to work with them. Rin is someone who's always been capable on her own out in the woods but in the real world, life can sometimes overwhelm you and it's something we need to learn to depend on others. Something she slowly learns to grow and learn to become more of a team player. Despite being forced to take the role of manager, she does an amazing job at it and promoting the camp and taking the charge at the end to go and help guide people to the camp. She's grown a lot as a character. img(https://i.imgur.com/eC99vS4.png) __Nadeshiko__ It's fun to see her working in a store that focus on camping. As we see her passion and love not only for camping but she is someone who can relate to others. As she was someone who didn't know what camping was and fell in love with it. She is someone who can understand how scary it is for the first timer but also know how fun it is. If we want someone to love something we do, we want them to have the best experience possible. We saw this was true when she didn't try to sell their company product but was kind to introduce the family to what they would need instead. She is often always looking at others and cares despite her looking like she seems clueless at times. Also the more extrovert version of Rin. img(https://i.imgur.com/mvXsn9t.png) __Aoi__ She's always been someone who likes to joke around and have a lot of fun. Also takes good care of her little sister, so seeing her as a teacher for kids makes a lot of sense for her adult path. I often see her as the center piece of the group. Chiaki is the leader of the group, the one taking charge. Nadeshiko being someone who's not afraid to step forward and follow. Ena is more of a background and Rin is more of a lone wolf. Aoi is more often someone who's quietly there supporting and why she's a perfect fit for the teacher role. img(https://i.imgur.com/n9sVzQ3.png) __Chiaki__ Not so much her career, but seeing her drink a lot in this movie made me remember how she did work in a liquor store or a store that did sell alcoholic drinks. Not sure if this was a intentional callback or not, but I thought it was funny. As always being the one to take charge as always as being the club leader as well. Despite all that thoughts, she is someone who's always been a leader and the one coming up with ideas and taking the charge. She knows what she wants and must adventure forward, never satisfied with just one thing but wanting to do more and explore more. Why she can't really keep one job and jump job to job, since she can never be satisfied with just doing a 9-5 job. img(https://i.imgur.com/XRV1Dca.png) __Ena__ And last but not least, we have the one who had the least amount of presence, but still a valuable member of the five girls. Her love for her dog and her path makes sense. She is more of just the quiet supporter who's there to just enjoy and always have a fun time. Sometimes all you need to do in a group is just be a presence there for others. img(https://i.imgur.com/n6sJQ17.png) --- Basically Veemon summary here What a perfect way to send off our girls, to end it with a wholesome way. It is a bittersweet feeling to know that this is the end of this beautiful journey of these wholesome girls (YES WE WILL GET A SEASON 3). The part of capturing growing up and how things change was a nice touch to this show. We can do more things but at the same time we are limited as well. We would think growing up means more freedom but there's always more responsibility as well. And you and your friends may go far away. It's great to see that they can find a dream to share together and achieve it together, something they all loved. Still waiting for that jet flying tent they planned to invent someday. Share what you have a passion for and love to others. As we see they have so much happiness camping they share this with others by creating a place and using their resources they have available to make a dream become a reality. A great lesson to learn from. Share what you have a passion for so that it continues on with the next generation. It’s the best way to show your love for what you enjoy. Off course this should go without saying but only good appropriate things. I see this is true for my friends and I as well. We used to camp every year but as we get older now, we haven't camp in a few years now. We all have careers now and some of them are getting married. So, life keeps moving and you look back at these precious memories and realized you should enjoy it while it last because it's not stopping for anyone, blink and you may miss it. --- I can talk so much about why I love this show, the comfiness to it and the nostalgia to it. My own memories of camping and how much fun I have. And just the love to see the passion in these girls eyes for camping. Also the way they eat the cup noodles, those are always the best moments. It's something we do as well even before this show. We would often eat that late at night and just talk all night. And look at the stars and just enjoy nature. There's a beauty to this show and it captures the beauty of reality as well. Sometimes just need to go away to a place and enjoy life, peace, quiet and nature. --- How to conclude this... basically with this thought here: youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlZSxjOTmpI) 10/10 I love the whole series from start to finish~~~
Few spoilers ahead as a warning! I hold Yuru Camp△ in a very special place in my hart, how much time I spent to chill in my comfort zone and how much it made me appreciate the CGDCT genre. It's only natural being enthusiastic when a couple of seasons and a movie have been announced over the years. While all the seasons stick to the camping formula, the movie goes a little further and expands other more serious aspects such as our main cast going through adulthood and spending most of their time participating their jobs in different places in Japan. It's a different and a little unique take for a slice of life movie that will just maybe disappoint someone out there who just wanted two hours of pure relaxing camping. The stressful moments at work were an interesting way to show how our group of camping heroes can handle their problems solely, needless to say officer Shima moments were handled the best, kind of expected knowing she was declared as leader of the group thanks to her godlike camping skills (also Shima remains as adorable as she always has been even as officer). We also got Aoi Inuyama working as a school teacher and Nadeshiko being a member of a shopping store, they didn't spend enough time on those aspects so I can't say it was well executed. For every growth development except Shima it was just alright.~~~img600(https://i.redd.it/shimarin-yuru-camp-movie-v0-d3zswau9ffba1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=b035db79d7ac091d50dc4b188102f75ef1ae227e)~~~ But the movie it's not all about that, in fact one important occurrence that will eventually be the main story-line is when the group finally reunites again after many years and decided to construct a campsite in an abandoned area of Yamanashi, planning how it should be separately structured (for adults, kids and pets), and helping each other to complete their project in time... it was a hard/ruff ride but none of the less they made it happily to the end, celebrating with the classic view of the scenery. Obviously what makes the movie stand out is what made the previous seasons very enjoyable for everybody: it's the very definition of a comfy experience. Many of the elements that were praised before in the series are present here, not for its entirety but I'd say a fair big part of it: the food looks delicious and when it's lunch time it's always ASMR... really makes you want to eat a lot; music choices for the scenery and background views are on point, making the spectator being interested in the Japanese countryside; smart, relatable, adorable, outstanning characters; and most importantly... bunch of cute little puppies! While the film might not fully represents what made the first two seasons so special, mainly because of the stressful adult life our group is destined to move forward, I think it still remains a solid entry in the series. I can consider as a good finale although we still got a third season coming up soon that will go back on the roots of characters not being fully growth and will probably have more relaxing time on their hand. Anyway for any Yuru Camp△ fanatic like me... you should give it shot, it would be sure worth your time, as always if you're not in a good mood and wanna have a reason to be happy then this will be a gift from heaven. Can't wait for season 3! I'm curious to know how good of an event could have been if I've watch the movie on theaters, if only I could live on Japan... that sure would have been the best experience. ~~~img600(https://www.theanimedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Laid-Back-Camp-Movie-2.jpg)~~~
I will admit, I was pretty skeptical of this movie. Excited, of course, but at the same time, I am not really a big fan of sequel movies based on already-established series. They either feel like an elongated episode with prettier visuals or a rehash of the original series itself. The only real exception was the first Spongebob Squarepants movie, but most of the time, these films don't really do anything to justify their existence as feature-length movies. For Yurucamp, I knew a film was coming ____wayyyy____ before I began watching the show; the film was actually an incentive for me to watch the show in the first place, _(And since then, the franchise about girls camping for the lolz and shit has become one of my all-time favourites. So that's fun.)_ I was pretty skeptical about the Yurucamp movie. Having been disappointed with Girls und Panzer recently with their action-packed but ultimately rehashed and lifeless ___Das Finale___ series of "movies", and my previous thoughts, I was quite afraid the film will fall under these pitfalls. I mean, they were gonna be adults and that was a good start, but just because they're older doesn't mean it won't feel like a rehash of the original manga and anime series. So there I was, sitting alone on my chair, staring at the monitor and watching a "legal" copy of the film (that totally wasn't pirated), and after the two hours were up... ...Well, I'll never forget how I reacted. I wasn't crying or anything, but man, the way I felt after that movie was something I haven't felt ____in a while.____ I'll just put it bluntly: ~~~__The Yurucamp Movie is fucking incredible.__~~~ Am I biased? Maybe. But I am also biased to shows like Girls und Panzer, Pokémon, and K-On, but their movies don’t really do it for me. So, how is Yurucamp any different? Somehow, the folks over at C-Station made not just a worthy entry in the Yurucamp saga, but something that actually feels like a separate thing that can be detached from its series and seen as a great standalone movie. In other words, they actually made the Yurucamp movie ____an actual movie.____ It's a really simple story on the surface: __"Girls now adults, reunite, build a campsite, done."__ And it's got everything that made Yurucamp a wonderful franchise. _A lovely cast dynamic? Yup._ _Ultimate vibes? Yeah._ _Good food? You fucking bet._ But, in my opinion, at least, the way they handle it turns the film into a heartwarmingly beautiful tale about adulthood and reconnecting with your past. Unlike other films like it, the film actually expands the world and characters in meaningful ways, while still putting the heart of the series in full-frontal force and maintaining what made the series so successful. There is fanservice, but somehow, the way they weave it into the story actually makes sense and doesn’t feel too forced. ~~img220(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNTIzOGRlYWEtZDA3Zi00NTIwLTljOTQtMDYwMTliOTU5MzFlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTc5MDI5NjE@._V1_.jpg)~~ _(Not to spoil, but Rin’s pinecone is a perfect example of using fanservice in a story without it feeling forced.)_ I see the argument that the movie isn’t “Yuru” enough, and honestly, that’s kind of the point of this movie. The girls are adults now and have to deal with adult issues, which doesn’t always mean everything is… _Yuru_. I’ll even argue that the movie itself is a journey for the girls to rediscover their “Yuru”, and eventually find it in the end. _I need to go outside more..._ Of course, the film isn't perfect. I mean, no film is perfect. _Did it need to be two hours? No._ _Were some characters shafted? Yeah._ _Was I disappointed the visuals weren't upgraded from the original show? Totally._ But even then, those are flaws I don't really mind when you got a movie that does way more good. This is an essential watch to all Yurucamp watchers not just to continue the saga, but to also experience a surprisingly mature and hopeful tale of rediscovery, life, and friendship. And the fact that this came out from a franchise about cute girls vibing in the wilderness is the cherry-on-top of the proverbial sundae. To use a rather weird but sensible comparison, the Yurucamp movie is like the first Spongebob Squarepants film: both are beautifully realized adaptations that adds something new to the original source material while embracing what made it awesome in the first place. Still not convinced? __There’s a 2-minute sequence involving a crab mukbang and it’s easily one of the most cathartic scenes in all of cinema.__ I love this movie.