I had a long hard think before deciding to not give this movie a 10. In terms of plot and storyline, this anime-adapted film is limited and the ending does not have a mainstream 'payoff' in the sense. However, it is visible how much work and effort has gone into bring the anime characters to life - tethered by the time limit.
First, this is possibly the best example for bringing life-like anime characters. When other movies get outrage from fans for not humaninzing the characters in the anime (onto live action), Koi wa Amegeru no you ni has done it to perfection. The characters of Akira, Mr. Kondo, Nishida and all the characters in the cafeteria are done exceptionally high level. Even the supporting cast are believable and do not, in any way, appear to be standing plot points; there to support the main character's story. Best anime-to-live action portrayal I've seen so far.
First, this is possibly the best example for bringing life-like anime characters. When other movies get outrage from fans for not humaninzing the characters in the anime (onto live action), Koi wa Amegeru no you ni has done it to perfection. The characters of Akira, Mr. Kondo, Nishida and all the characters in the cafeteria are done exceptionally high level. Even the supporting cast are believable and do not, in any way, appear to be standing plot points; there to support the main character's story. Best anime-to-live action portrayal I've seen so far.