[ENG] Liz And The Blue Bird- I Love You Hug

~ A beautiful moment from an amazing movie~ I love the contrast between Mizore and Nozomi. In this movie they seem to switch their roles discovering the darkness and the true light that is within each of them. ~
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♥ Anime ♥: Liz and The Blue Bird

[@anneliselim602]

This confrontation is so realistic. The animation of their body movement shows discomfort. How Nozomi tries to brush off her sadness by rambling on, and Mizore's growth is incredible throughout the movie. She became courageous.

[@briannacallie9419]

So Liz is nozomi and mizore is the blue bird?

[@briannacallie9419]

Also, didn't they end up together at the end? Nozomi turned around and then mizore was so shocked and then after that it said joint

[@SonChaey0ungo.0]

For real👀💔

[@ChromaCh]

のぞみもみぞれもリズでもあり青い鳥でもある。 リズと青い鳥の物語のなかの青い鳥(より具体的に言うと青い少女)の正体は私たちの中にある心の問題の事だと思います。 それを解放してあげる物語という解釈です。

[@TheWickedWizardOfOz1]

@@briannacallie9419 They're both Liz, and they're both the Blue Bird. Aspects of each are present in our two characters. At first glance, Nozomi is Liz: keeping Mizore under her control, never letting her away. At first glance, Mizore is Blue Bird: Never wanting to leave and seek freedom, preferring captivity. But Nozomi needs freedom just as much as Mizore, and Mizore wants to stay together just as much as Nozumi. Both of them let each other go, and both of them want nothing more than to never let go. And in the storybook, the roles are also similar: The Blue Bird refuses to leave without being pushed, and Nozomi only forces the Blue Bird out when she acknowledges the crippling effect of her love. There isn't a dichotomy, so much as a synergy. Two people who both want the same thing, but both know that they need something else.

[@sug4randice]

Mizore literally said "shut tf up and let me talk for once!". 😂

[@dango6266]

Well yeah throughout out the entire movie (and some scenes in the anime) Nozomi never once lets Mizore speak. She rambles on about things that Mizore doesn't even know or care about and Mizore just listens. It's very one sided on that way. One person can't get any words out while the other never understands her.

[@TheWickedWizardOfOz1]

You literally misused the word "literally"

[@danielas158]

Nozomi is thanking Mizore not just for liking her, but for liking her as Nozomi, and not for her flute. Nozomi is hurt by not being special on the flute and by how she eventually would not be by Mizore´s side because of that. Nozomi was thinking they only could be together if she was as good as Mizore. But when Mizore says what she likes about Nozomi, excluding the flute, she makes her realize that is no longer the music the only thing that connect them. That´s is why Nozomi starts laughing. All her struggles were meaningless all the time. Their bond got so strong that not even the music that united them can break it.

[@eternalspring144]

I really like this perspective on it!~ 🌸

[@briannacallie9419]

Was confessing and got rejected?

[@pramitpratimdas8198]

​@@briannacallie9419 that's too simplistic and black and white thinking. The film ends with Nozomi asking Mizore to wait for her to get better at playing her flute which could be interpreted as Nozomi asking for some time and space to reciprocate her feelings. A rather common trope repackaged in a different way.

[@briannacallie9419]

@@pramitpratimdas8198 I was asking if she got rejected? You really typed all of that

[@pramitpratimdas8198]

@@briannacallie9419 yes and no

[@duelestic]

I read an absolutely heartbreaking analysis of this scene written by someone else. As Mizore is confessing everything she loves about Nozomi, watch Nozomi's expression starting at around 5:00. She realizes something, and then she interrupts Mizore by saying "I love your oboe," in a strangely emotionless tone. Then there's an awkward silence as her worst fears are confirmed; Mizore doesn't say "I love your flute" afterwards. She doesn't say anything at all. Nozomi's body language at 5:12 says it all, as a mutual understanding passes between them that Mizore is the more talented one after all, and that Nozomi was holding her back. Nozomi then laughs; I think she's beginning to make sense of this realization, and her own complicated feelings of affection and protectiveness towards her friend that's in tension with her own inherent stubbornness and competitiveness. Anyways this scene is so well done and it breaks my heart, I just want Lesbian Mizore Yoroizuka to be happy in the end T_T

[@anneliselim602]

Nozomi's eye twitch shows actual emotions. It's crazy how detailed the animation is.

[@myach.1242]

(人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+

[@bbbuerr]

Its actually implied that in the end nozomi reciprocates mizore’s feelings

[@guildfairytail]

actually i had a different interpretation for this scene. After Mizore said she liked Nozomi's everything, i think in that instant Nozomi understood that while for her Mizore was the blue bird that she had to let go, to Mizore, the blue bird, the special one, was all along Nozomi herself. That's why after, without hesitation, she says she likes Mizore's oboe. It was like telling: No! the blue bird, the special one was Mizore empathizing her talent which is also the reason she will fly away from her. I think this is also why she starts laughing and you can see she feels better knowing that they were thinking the same thing about each other as a special person.

[@ViriYva]

You all should remember "Liz love the blue bird so much. Liz will let the blue bird fly away and give her freedom" Nozomi replying with emotionless "I love your oboe" is actually deeper than what ppl think. It's about how she want to set Mizore Free. At this scene. Referring to they relate to "Liz and Blue Bird" book. They come into understanding that Mizore is actually the blue bird and Nozomi (Liz) is actually the one who caged mizore all this time (because personal feeling). So by replying "I love your oboe" after Mizore confess all her feeling, it means Nozomi want Mizore to chase her True dream on music instead of staying with Nozomi, who is now realize that she will never reach Mizore level (After find out that Mizore keep holding back at their previous practice so Nozomi can keep up with their duo rhythm. And sensei give ONLY Mizore university recommendation) It's then showed Nozomi borrow "Ordinary University Exam" book on the library, implying she already gave up on music and instead going to ordinary university for Mizore sake (Nozomi know Mizore might just holding back again if they keep being together, so Nozomi choose this path) And the other side Mizore practicing her Oboe, accepting sensei recommendation. This whole movie show us they know each other really well. So Mizore silence after Nozomi told her "I love your Oboe" is actually Mizore answer. She grant Nozomi wish to set her free.

[@HysteriainNirvana]

what i find amazing is how their relationship is detailed in the smallest of things. the tale of liz and the blue bird is a metaphor for what the future had in hold for them, how mizore would go away with her talent and how nozomi didn't want to let go, didn't want that to happen. she just wanted the two of them to be the same as always. she had always been walking forward (as it is shown during the movie, constantly) with mizore following behind. but this scene is beautiful, not just because of the love it pours, but because the way nozomi reciprocates the love confession is by...letting go. she lets mizore go, which is what is the best for her. she accepts the difference between them, and lets go, wishing the best for her. and that...is also a love confession, in a way. and she laughs, because its relieving. "it was that simple, wasn't it? it's true, isn't it?" accepting it lets her love mizore. but the most incredible detail of all is how, when nozomi says "i love your oboe", there is a shot of the windows, and you can see a bird fly. she let mizore free, she let the blue bird fly. and you know what? she is not the only one who flies, because, right after the confession, when they are shown walking towards the library to study -- walking to the future, both their long, *blue* skirts...flap in the air, just like a birds wings. i love this movie so much. and i love naoko yamada, shes a wonderful director

[@Ha-wk8ms]

Ah we have the same interpretation 💕

[@nvtrinh2001]

Nozomi told Mizore that she didn't remember too well the first time they talked, but right after that she had a flashback to their first interaction. It's just a small detail but make me appreciate this movie more and more.

[@wa7saka]

i like how they voice act and animate it so well to show the discomfort of the situation

[@_pewreat3199]

This movie will forever be a masterpiece

[@oginoro]

indeed

[@smart-ass8518]

Masterpieces are forever.

[@eyetoy-1px]

Watching this movie is like having your heart destroyed in the most exquisite possible way.

[@AlongkornSomsri]

Nozomi is the Mizore 's blue bird. And Mizore is Nozomi's blue bird. Both of them just let it go, and the life will go on. Perfect anime.

[@Interstellar_Lagrange]

2:34 ここ、のぞみが話し出す直前に息が震えるの本当に好き

[@sk.m.subhani7888]

One of the best confession scene in the anime and the characters development is ultimate my forever fav

[@hanjizoe2562]

3:58 The little noise she made omg 😭

[@Craydlin]

She isn’t ready to be honest and feel something real, we can all relate

[@TARS2112]

うあああああああああ 何でこうも上手くいかないもんなんだぁ… 世界が残酷で辛いいいぃぃぃ…

[@kiku-rin8252]

The inverted triangle on the window behind them indicates the entrance for the firefighter. And there is an emergency exit on the side. The psychological term "fight-or-flight response" came to mind.

[@BreathOfTheWeath]

"I love your oboe" that's Nozomi's request, that's Liz's request to fly free, the request that Mizore and the blue bird can't deny, that's how she sets Mizore free.

[@ChromaCh]

単純じゃない、人間の色んな感情が混ざってるこのシーンの表現はすごいなぁと思う。 今作だけ作画が違うのも主人公と言えるみぞれ視点(繊細な感性の人)をそのまま切り抜いたような感覚があって自分は好きです。 このあとの描写から2人はそれぞれのカゴを開けれたのは間違いないしハッピーエンドだと自分は思ってます、とてもリアルなハッピーエンド。

[@rogve5868]

The beautiful animation, dialogue, and music! It all fits perfectly ^_^

[@plxtonic3464]

i watched this scene so many times it's unreal

[@latia876]

Omg Mizore has HUGE guts here. I'd never be able to do what she did

[@tyanoma1best265]

のぞみはすごく人間臭くて大好き 悲しいけどハッピーエンドだよ 多分一緒の音大行ってたら絶対後悔したと思う

[@N.G.Gonbei]

Don't miss this important scene. 6:44 Nozomi said "Arigatō (Thank you)." (without voice) to her blue bird in her memory.

[@Nightstar_]

This is so soft I'm--

[@zulhilmimohanap4281]

5:50 that 'thank you' is basically Nozomi rejecting Mizore's confession :'(

[@bbbuerr]

yea she got rejected but as time goes by she starts to reciprocate her feelings

[@ReiraSeju]

@@bbbuerr what's the continuation called???

[@TheJakeskates]

I always saw it as the start of her reciprocation of love since she thanks Mizore multiple times in a way that says more than just "thank you." She's starting to realize just because Mizore is talented and they will probably not go to the same college, it doesn't mean their relationship has to change/end which is why she laughs at herself for being so worried over losing Mizore as a friend.

[@N.G.Gonbei]

"Thanks... Thank you, Mizore... Thank you." This was the very moment the door of Nozomi's birdcage opened. And then, walking the corridor alone, Nozomi recalled her memory and whispered "Arigato (Thank you.)" to Mizore in her memory, a blue bird who came to meet Nozomi.

[@briannacallie9419]

Why did she reject her?

[@pedslapchat]

man this scene will hit hard forever

[@acatiskindaannoyed8328]

OOPDIE DOOPDIE THOUGHT IT WAS A NORMAL ROMANCE BUT SHIT IT WAS A MASTERPIECE YURI.

[@lila.1708]

What does yuri mean??

[@paradise864]

@@lila.1708 if you see it reply me ok

[@lila.1708]

@@paradise864 i saw it

[@paradise864]

@@lila.1708 so did you understood it

[@lila.1708]

@@paradise864 no 😅 can you explain it ???

[@PotatoeJin]

I find it criminal to upload a liz and the blue bird clip in anything below 1080p

[@hendrihendri3939]

Both letting go Both moving forward One for their shining talent Other for giving up one thing to keep another alive Even on the entire Sound Euphonium storyline.. their tale stood above Its not just about a story of youth, discovery, and love Its also a tale to mature, grow, and go beyond. Maybe one day things will go their way Maybe they will go separate way and never meet again. Never to cross paths again Who knows, what fate had in store for them When they walk out together at the end, its the end for us. Their journey WITH us ends there. But their future.. thats for them to face and live on. Such a fleeting shoujo-ai movie. Also, i love how the dynamic of Nozomi and Mizore is replicated with Violet on her movie. Its such a compelling dynamic. I love it.

[@shimazakichuui]

「みぞれのオーボエが好き」　これがどんなに残酷な言葉なのか希美は気がついてない・・・

[@hr1ish]

でもみぞれにとってオーボエは二人を繋ぐ糸でもある存在ですよね それを認める希美の想いは二人でいたがっているみぞれの頑張ってる姿を認めたっていうのもあるのかな やっぱりお互いの好きな事が自分にとってのコンプレックスになってしまってるみぞれと希美にとっては 互いの好きなことを口に出してしまうのは自分の欠点を認めてしまうっていう 告白でもあるお別れですよね

[@Kindtheory98]

I hope there will be a sequel movie, we needed it, what a masterpiece ❤

[@1hbhDTL]

At 5:24 we see a bird flying past a floor of the hall. Amazing foreshadowing as Nozomi walks down the same hall later at 6:44 all while reminiscing the first interaction she had with Mizore, which she claimed to have forgotten at 4:35. So we'll done!

[@JamangarYT]

I know that it would undermine the poignancy of the scene and ultimately the message of the film but I think they should’ve just kissed tbh fr

[@dango6266]

At the end Nozomi says "wait for me" which could very well be interpreted in certain ways. And again, Nozomi likes Happy endings. Who says they both can't interact again? They'll just need to keep their distance from each other for now

[@korieklion]

They weren’t attracted to each other that way though. There were no hints at all in the whole movie. I guess everyone got their dopamine points that exemptions with preference. J

[@_just.dontsay]

what a feeling when I just listen and don't understand every single word but still feel comfortable

[@amisj2612]

I enjoy everyone thoughts on this scene much better than how I was thinking about it. I felt like Nozomi didn't really care about what Mizore had to say at all. And did the bare minimum to navigate the through and out of an awkward situation that in her mind she'd already dodged once. I like Nozomi, she's a good person but she's seems pretty shallow at the same time. I see Mizore as a very shy and introverted person that spilled her guts and said things most people couldn't begin to imagine saying to their face. And her response was laughter and 2 or 3 thank yous. I felt so bad for her😢 She could have done better than that. "You know, Mizore I've had a feeling that you liked me a lot for a long time now. I never said anything because I didn't know how I would respond if you ever actually got the courage to tell me how you really felt," Nozomi let's out a sigh. "Well here we are and I still don't know what to do. I guess I can start by telling you what I'm feeling. I'm mad and embarrassed that you out performed me by leaps and bounds and now I have to work like crazy to keep up with you in the third movement. I feel lost because I don't know what I want to do after high school and... I don't know. I'm happy you care so much for someone like me. I love you for that. But I don't have a high opinion of myself so I don't know how to respond to your feelings properly. I need some time to think. Can we talk about this another time?" -scene-

[@vondidi2000]

I felt so bad for Mizore too and also thought that Nozomi laughing and pulling herself away from the situation felt like a rejection. Mizore was talking about all the things she loved about Nozomi but she in return says she loved her oboe, and I interpreted that as her deflecting that outpouring of affection/confession. Looking at everyone else's thoughts though, I like those interpretations more too.

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

this film was so amazingly done. the themes, the story, the morals, the meanings, everything, it was all just done so well and so wonderfully.

[@NicholasJeanne-s4q]

Eeeek the way she confessed to her❤

[@79raiiikakera]

this movie and this whole scene in particular hits too fucking close to home for me i need a qr code of this video tattooed into my brain

[@veelor4632]

I love you hug to this video

[@seisei4043]

東山奈央(Toyama Nao, Nozomi's VA) on cho-animedia interview Toyama: She chose to move forward into the future, so I think Nozomi is making progress as well. However, that refreshing feeling is not a normal one. Even though her favorite Mizore, who is not very talkative, gives Nozemi good points with all her words, Mizore doesn't include the flute Nozomi cherished. So Nozomi can only laugh. When she says "thank you," it is not a sincere thank you, but rather a "that's enough". So I feel that Nozomi chose to move forward while giving up.

[@seisei4043]

Interviewer: When I reached the last scene, I felt as if I could understand the true meaning of "Liz and the Blue Bird. Toyama: That was explained to me by the director. In the end, they both come to the conclusion that Liz is Nozomi and the blue bird is Mizore ....... But I was impressed that they did not really come to the exact same conclusion. Nozomi takes the blue bird out of the cage because she wants Mizore's musical talent to spread its wings. However, Mizore thinks she has no choice but to fly away "because Liz (Nozomi), whom she loves, told her to do so. I thought this was a wonderful piece of work, because I understood that Mizore was flying not for the sake of music, but for the sake of her love for Nozomi. Tanezaki (Mizore's VA) : In the end, their feelings for each other never cross over. They only thought the same thing at the very end when they said, "Let's go for the show," but other than that, I think they were looking at different directions.

[@103a]

precious

[@abc5286]

4:52 ここからのすれ違いが切なすぎる

[@runespar]

This movie is a goddamn masterpiece.

[@japanesedinner0]

pain.

[@sliverplayz4862]

Absolute pain

[@ta9uv856]

みぞれのオーボエが好き アニメ史上1番好きなセリフ

[@itachiii2086]

OOP IS THIS A YURI..😳

[@villianamedows09]

Love this scence

[@ReiraSeju]

SOULMATES

[@kiku-rin8252]

Their relationship is also evident in the background music. The timing of each instrument's sound is disjoint.

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

While this is an amazing and beautiful scene, it is not complete. Nozomi responds to Mizore's confession at the very end of the work. Just before The End, Nozomi and Mizore are walking home together in the usual fashion with Nozomi leading in front and Mizore behind her when suddenly Nozomi stops and spins back towards Mizore who then has this amazing look on her face, and then the screen goes dark. This ending is very enigmatic! What does Nozomi do to cause Mizore to have such a surprised and happy look on her face? After playing this scene over many, many times, my theory is that Nozomi kisses Mizore on the right cheek. I would like to hear what others think is going on here.

[@maywhite5509]

That was my interpretation too - a kiss. At the very beginning in reference to the book, Nozomi says that she likes happy endings. Full circle.

[@ligne_de_fuite]

I think to myself that it is not a kiss. It was a true smile for Nozomi, which she had never shown before, only to Mizore.

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

I have since this comment reanalyzed the ending. I reduced the video to it's basic frames, and stepping through the motion of Nozomi's head as it moves towards Mizore, I believe there is a frame missing. Frame to frame, Nozomi moves towards Mizore's right cheek, and then suddenly, her head is moving back with the surprised look on Mizore's face. If you mentally add in a frame where Nozomi actually does kiss her on the right cheek, the frame to frame motion seems reasonable and there is no sudden change in motion of the head.

[@vallotonmillet]

@@folcwinep.pywackett8517 I hope so but as a Japanese, I don't think it's gonna happen

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

@@vallotonmillet I agree. Nothing is going to change or needs to! Liz and the Bluebird is an incredibly beautiful work as it stands. But the ending does raise questions about what is going on. There are no words and Mizore has this sudden surprised reaction on her face. If you repeat the experiment which I mention above, I think you will see what I am talking about. And in any case, a kiss on the cheek is a sign of affection which these two obviously have for each other. In my culture, men and women kiss on the cheek as a sign of affection and is not sexual.

[@zarichexernav.zehldd638]

Not a Fan of Yuri, But this is Great.... I'm Amazed.

[@kris4504]

3:47 ^_^

[@xiqxrz8205]

Me and who

[@nehi8820]

yuri moment

[@naig8602]

they are so beautiful it makes my heart warm

[@lila.1708]

What does yuri mean ????

[@Shibeastro]

@@lila.1708 Yuri means lesbian

[@LaZeriousWilliams-uf9ki]

It’s The Love You Hug 3:55

[@zonic722]

So they're drawn as realistic high schoolers?

[@picnicbros]

Kumiko x Reina was a thing in the past

[@lepichor]

Mizore and Nozomi are a lot like Adachi and Shimamura

[@jisungpilled]

except adachi and shimamura actually end up together while those….

[@lepichor]

@@jisungpilled yep.. ;-;

[@翁鵬翔-p5g]

One day, Webby Vanderquack (1987) and Molly Cummingham will heard this story……

[@ClarnisLinYoshiDesu]

She rejected her?? I-

[@ookumakuma3188]

Yeah because it kyoani

[@bbbuerr]

yea she did but she reciprocated her feelings as time goes by also implying in the end of the scene

[@hsosbsksbkimsunoobaisgsjs]

them:(((

[@furozanhaidari6913]

Where can I see this anime...?😢

[@reducetheatoms]

I just realized your profile picture is Kobato

[@eternalspring144]

Yes! Yours is Rakka~ ✨

[@reducetheatoms]

@@eternalspring144 XDDD YEAH i haven't read the manga though, it's on my list, but i loved the picture. Though I've read Kobato like, 4 times already and rewarched the anime ouch, a lot. XD it's my favorite. 💗💗💗

[@ehnakgambar]

i wonder whats the name of this soundtrack (during the hug)

[@ehnakgambar]

Okay, it's called kadenz

[@alexayangie]

where can I watch this?

[@japanesedinner0]

i think its on yt

[@gracieiv2240]

i watched it on a website animix.to

[@xeliacannotdraw4919]

Also on Tubi !

[@sayakne]

NOW KISS

[@Indrikepo]

Anime name please

[@eternalspring144]

Liz and The Blue Bird ~

[@Indrikepo]

Thanks,Do you have any recommendations for the same anime?

[@bobbysonoda]

Liz and the blue bird is a side story for Hibike! Euphonium, it has 2 seasons. I believe it was just announced for S3.

[@Indrikepo]

@@bobbysonoda season 2? Sorry, but I looked for it on Google and it wasn't there there's just liz and the bluebird ☹️

[@bobbysonoda]

@@Indrikepo try Sound! Euphonium.

[@pikapikapau]

希美のフルートが好き！・・・え？・・・あれ？

[@nonymous3415]

Are those ta lesbian can someone who has read the LN explain it

[@sansebastian9875]

This is an actual Yuri and not a Yuri Bait?

[@gabssza8569]

Yuribait, Kyoto Animations are masters at this those bastards, but it's still enjoyable

[@paradise864]

@@gabssza8569 so much true man they have an awesome way to present yuri

[@hugomurphy1588]

Kinda yuri but kinda not. Well it differs in the way of how u view it. Personally i thought of it as yuri, just by seeing how deep their connections have that for me is beyond being friends

[@sujal4078]

It's softcore yuri. Naoko Yamada (the director) herself stated that she wants both girls to married in an interview.

[@pramitpratimdas8198]

​@@sujal4078wait really. You have the link for that interview?

[@KOSMOPAINT]

She looks like ayano for some reason

[@alyazya5627]

I've been watching way to much anime that i see people's animation disgusting. (Not in that way)

[@psykogamerous8391]

So this movie is GAY?

[@Ihavearidiculouslybigheart]

Is it....😒

[@hotohori69]

This movie is about how 2 friends feel about each other and their standing in their lives, using the story "Liz and the Blue Bird" as told in the movie as a comparison and accompanying musical piece. Its a fantastic film and makes you examine yourself, self worth, and whether you idolize someone maybe too much and how they feel about you.

[@shirohachi8252]

Nope

[@Яйцо-ю2з]

50/50