Doukyusei: Classmates

Two opposite souls find their rhythm—and each other—amid a high‑school chorus showdown.

Hikaru Kusakabe drifts through high school with a guitar in hand, living for the moment and the roar of his band’s practice room. When the school mandates a chorus festival, his carefree routine collides with the rigid world of Rihito Sajō, the class’s top‑scoring honor student who hides a raw, unpolished voice behind his perfect grades. One summer afternoon, Hikaru stumbles upon Rihito rehearsing alone, frustrated by a stubborn melody that refuses to line up with the rest of the choir. Seeing a chance to break the ice, Hikaru offers his ear and his instinct for rhythm, and the two begin a series of after‑school sessions that blend pop‑rock swagger with classical precision. As the days melt into late‑night practice, their starkly different personalities start to harmonize. Hikaru’s impulsive optimism nudges Rihito out of his self‑imposed shell, while Rihito’s disciplined focus sharpens Hikaru’s musical instincts. Their partnership evolves beyond the festival song, turning into a tentative romance that challenges both their expectations of the future. With the chorus competition looming and the uncertainty of life after graduation pressing in, they must decide whether the bond they’ve forged can survive the inevitable changes that lie ahead.

A tender, grounded romance between two high school boys with opposite personalities who bond over music and gradually fall in love. The film handles their intimacy and emotional vulnerabilities with care, making it a sweet but mature coming-of-age story.