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Strange Love

1997Movie1 h 20 minNR

AnimationComedy
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

Two explorations of the Lolita complex. Sushiaki Karasawa, a young teacher at a Tokyo high school, becomes infatuated with Yoshida Chizuru, a 19-year-old student who appears in a shampoo commercial.

Good for

  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Daiji Suzuki
Written by
Hiroya Oku

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 1997 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
March 21, 1997
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Absurdly High-Stakes Game, AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABle, The Ace +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Strange Love worth watching?"

Questions about Strange Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Strange Love worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.5).

Will Strange Love make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Strange Love good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Strange Love in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.