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Psychic School Wars

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It's a new school year at the local Junior High School i Kamakura. The school year starts off with a new transfer student Ryoichi Kyogoku who joins the 8th grade class. He has been ordered to join the school, and use his special gift of telepathy and take over their school. This boy who happens to be handsome, and be a charismatic person, gains popularity, and using his powers takes over the entire school, except for Seki. This begins a war to regain their freedom for their school and themselves.

Status: Released

Released Date: 2012-11-09

Runtime: 110 mins

Director: Ryosuke Nakamura

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction

Original title: Psychic School Wars

Production Companies: SUNRISE

Production Countries: Japan

Cast

Kahori (voice)

Kana Hanazawa

Kyougoku (voice)

Daisuke Ono

Kenji (voice)

Yutaro Honjo

Natsuki Suzuura (voice)

Mayu Watanabe

Daito Amano (voice)

Taira Kikumoto

Yuu Jinno (voice)

Ryohei Kimura

Saori Endou (voice)

Kanae Itou

Reviews

Alunauwie

This film is adapted from the sci-fi novel Nerawareta Gakuen by Taku Mayumura, originally published in 1973 and adapted multiple times into TV and live-action formats. The futuristic themes of time travel and a transformed Earth are impressive considering the novel’s early origin. Visually and audibly, the film is a treat, with stunning animation, detailed backgrounds, and well-matched sound design. However, character development is uneven. While the main characters show distinct personalities, their reactions and emotions often feel exaggerated and unnatural. Seki’s role as the protagonist is underdeveloped and overshadowed by Ryoichi, making his sudden growth confusing. There are plot gaps—particularly the unexplained incident with Yamagiwa, which triggered strict school rules and influenced key events. The characters are supposed to be middle schoolers, yet their appearance and romantic scenes feel more suited for older teens. Despite these flaws, the film offers a lesson on empathy and communication: understanding others begins with open, honest expression. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

2025-09-12

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