Umi E the final beach scene *spoilers*

I finally saw the latest 2 movies. I know I'm so late but I need to yell about how well they animated that final Ritsumafu kiss to capture the original intent.

How Mafuyu hangs up with Ugetsu, and we see the tangled telephone lines to show how he's feeling tangled in that moment, unable to communicate with words. I never noticed that imagery before. Ritsuka recognizing it immediately and going in for the kiss, knowing, pausing for consent.

It's also an echo from the kiss in the classroom where Ritsuka paused and Mafuyu closed it. So many tiny details that just made it everything we could hope for from the manga to animation process.

Also loved seeing Given on stage, the little looks they all exchange, Ritsuka singing support for Mafuyu so he never has to hold all of the feelings in Fuyu No Hanashi alone again.

UGH MY HEART.