

Dou kyu sei – Classmates
“Sincerely, Slowly, Falling in Love.”
Rihito Sajo, an honor student with a perfect score on the entrance exam and Hikaru Kusakabe, in a band and popular among girls, would have never crossed paths. Until one day they started talking at the practice for their school’s upcoming chorus festival. After school, the two meet regularly, as Hikaru helps Rihito to improve his singing skills. While they listen to each other’s voice and harmonize, their hearts start to beat together.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Dou kyu sei – Classmates is a 2016 Japanese-language romance and animation film directed by Shoko Nakamura. The cast is led by Kenji Nojima, Hiroshi Kamiya, Hideo Ishikawa. It has a runtime of 1h 1m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Dou kyu sei – Classmates was produced by A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, and HALF H・P STUDIO and made in Japan. It was released on February 20, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Shoko Nakamura
- Writers
- Asumiko Nakamura
- Release date
- February 20, 2016
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, HALF H・P STUDIO
Dou kyu sei – Classmates cast & crew
Dou kyu sei – Classmates was directed by Shoko Nakamura and written by Asumiko Nakamura.
The cast features Kenji Nojima as Rihito Sajo (voice), Hiroshi Kamiya as Hikaru Kusakabe (voice), Hideo Ishikawa as Manabu Hara (voice), and Yurino as Mikipon (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kotaro Oshio, cinematography is by Yukiko Nagase, and it was produced by Shizuka Kurosaki and Atsuhiro Iwakami.
Is Dou kyu sei – Classmates worth watching?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 443 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed romance films.
At 1h 1m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and animation, Dou kyu sei – Classmates is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dou kyu sei – Classmates

Kenji Nojima
Rihito Sajo (voice)

Hiroshi Kamiya
Hikaru Kusakabe (voice)

Hideo Ishikawa
Manabu Hara (voice)
Yurino
Mikipon (voice)
Dou kyu sei – Classmates — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dou kyu sei – Classmates in United States?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Dou kyu sei – Classmates in?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dou kyu sei – Classmates?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates runs 1 hours 1 minutes (61 minutes).
▸What is Dou kyu sei – Classmates rated?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 443 ratings.











