The film begins with a brief animated prologue set in 1961 in which Ai (Emi Takei), the daughter of a well-respected Tokyo family, is skiing down a snowy hill and crashes into young Makoto (Satoshi Tsumabuki).

The police arrive and immediately recognize Ai as the daughter of a wealthy family while arresting all of the boys including Makoto, who is to be sent to a reform school.

He is moments away from being attacked by a gang upon his arrival when he is informed that the Saotame family has arranged for his release and transfer to the prestigious Aobadai Prep School, where Ai is a popular student at the top of her class in academics and sports.

[citation needed] The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a moderately negative review, calling it overly long and characterizing the choreography and songs as simplistic, though praising the actors.

[5] Allan Hunter of ScreenDaily.com wrote that "there is only so much fun to be had from watching people being repeatedly whacked over the head or endlessly punched in the face.