With Seishun Inoshishi (Go Wild), ATARASHII GAKKO! Delivers a documentary that's as explosive as it is heartfelt-more than just a portrait of a pop group, it's a full-fledged artistic manifesto.
This film, directed with rare sensitivity, follows the four iconoclastic members of ATARASHII GAKKO! Through their wild universe-between frenzied concerts, touching moments of vulnerability, and bursts of genuine laughter. With slick visuals and a dynamic editing style, the viewer is swept into a whirlwind of raw energy where humor, emotion, and rebellion all collide in perfect harmony.
What makes the documentary truly powerful is its ability to capture the very essence of the group: a visceral love for the stage, a fierce determination to challenge norms, and above all, an unwavering belief in the power of youth. Every moment spent with Mizyu, Suzuka, Rin, and Kanon rings out like a battle cry for freedom-an unapologetic, joyful, and liberating "Go Wild!"
Music, of course, takes center stage and forms the spine of the narrative. The live performances, edited with precision, are nothing short of breathtaking. They serve as a reminder that ATARASHII GAKKO! Is, above all, a total sensory experience-somewhere between physical theatre, punk energy, J-pop sensibility, and dadaist performance art.
Underlying it all are deeply universal themes: self-acceptance, social pressure, future anxieties, and the power of female friendship as both resistance and creation. Rather than indulging in nostalgia or glorifying fame, Seishun Inoshishi celebrates the here and now in all its messy, beautiful intensity.
This is a must-see for fans of the group, but also a perfect entry point for discovering a musical phenomenon that's pushing every boundary. Like its protagonists, Seishun Inoshishi is unruly, exuberant, sincere-and refreshingly original.
