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Tamako Love Story

2014Movie1 h 23 min

AnimationRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–60%

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The end of school, the beginning of love…

Devoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their friends know. With graduation closing in and Mochizo leaving for Tokyo, will Tamako realise her feelings and tell him in time?

Feels like

  • Sweet High School Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Slice of Life
  • Emotional Animation
  • Japanese Animation
  • Family Bonds
  • First Love
  • Heartwarming
  • Youthful Innocence

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Naoko Yamada
Written by
Reiko Yoshida
Produced by
Shinichi Nakamura, Riri Senami
Music by
Tomoko Kataoka

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Facts

April 26, 2014 · 1 h 23 min · Romance, Animation, Comedy

Released
April 26, 2014
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Romance, Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$1 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Cerebus Syndrome, Palm-Fist Tap, Even the Girls Want Her +9

  • Cerebus Syndrome
  • Palm-Fist Tap
  • Even the Girls Want Her
  • Edible Theme Naming
  • Name Order Confusion
  • Magitek
  • Ambiguously Brown
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Meaningful Name
  • Emotionless Girl
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Quirky Town

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Tamako Love Story?"

Questions about Tamako Love Story

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Where can I stream Tamako Love Story?

HiDive

In the United States, Tamako Love Story streams on HiDive. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Tamako Love Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Is Tamako Love Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Tamako Love Story good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Tamako Love Story make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is Tamako Love Story in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Tamako Love Story use?

Cerebus SyndromePalm-Fist TapEven the Girls Want HerEdible Theme NamingName Order ConfusionMagitekAmbiguously BrownDemoted to ExtraMeaningful NameEmotionless GirlAs Long as It Sounds ForeignQuirky Townand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Cerebus Syndrome, Palm-Fist Tap, and Even the Girls Want Her.