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The Calamari Wrestler

2004·Movie
1h 31min

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This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
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Is The Calamari Wrestler worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Calamari Wrestler?

1 h 31 min

The Calamari Wrestler runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Calamari Wrestler in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does The Calamari Wrestler use?

All Anime Is Naughty TentaclesCharacter as HimselfCombat TentaclesGroupie BrigadePeople in Rubber SuitsVision QuestVirgin Power

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for The Calamari Wrestler, including All Anime Is Naughty Tentacles, Character as Himself, Combat Tentacles.