Aggretsuko: We Wish You a Metal Christmas is a Japanese animated musical comedy film that was released in 2018. The movie is based on the popular animated television series Aggretsuko, which has been produced by Sanrio, one of the most well-known Japanese character merchandising companies. The movie follows the story of Retsuko, a red panda who works as an office worker in a Japanese company. Retsuko has a passion for heavy metal music, and she often sings in karaoke bars after work to release her stress. In this movie, she is preparing for Christmas and has hopes to finally confess to her love interest, Tadano.
The holiday season is in full swing, which means that Retsuko and her colleagues are busy with their work duties and trying to enjoy the festive season. However, everything changes when Retsukoâs boss assigns her to organize the companyâs Christmas party, and she has to work with a demanding new co-worker named Haida. Everything goes wrong as they struggle to work together and avoid disasters that could ruin the party.
Throughout the movie, we get to see the holiday spirit in Japan through Retsukoâs eyes, and we learn how different customs and traditions take place. Retsuko juggles between work and her personal life as she tries to make the Christmas party a success, while also trying to confess her feelings for Tadano as she is haunted by her past unsuccessful attempt with him.
The movie is full of music and musical numbers, with Retsuko and her friends singing different covers of popular metal songs. The music is very catchy and will surely stay in your head. Each musical number is well choreographed, and the animation is well-executed, making the entire movie a visual treat.
The plot of the movie is focused more on Retsuko's romantic life and the frustrations she has to face in her job. We get to see the struggles she goes through, trying to balance her work and personal life. The messages conveyed in the movie are relatable and can be understood by individuals of all ages. It also sheds light on the challenges women face in the workplace, especially in male-dominating positions like Retsuko's, which is a theme throughout the Aggretsuko franchise.
Overall, Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas is a great addition to the Aggretsuko series. It is an engaging and entertaining movie that is suitable for all ages. It gives the audience a great holiday experience and showcases the power of music in bringing people together. It is a must-watch film, especially for fans of the Aggretsuko series. The movie has the perfect blend of humor, music, and heartfelt moments, making it worth a watch.
Aggretsuko: We Wish You a Metal Christmas is a 2018 animated movie with a runtime of 22 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.
