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Poison Berry in my Brain

2015Movie2 h 1 min

ComedyRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A romantic, layered comedy movie about the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Ichiko is a 30-year-old unemployed woman. She meets Ryoichi at a drinking establishment. Even though he is a lot younger than her, she can't forget him. Meanwhile, Ichiko has 5 different characters in her brain that governs her actions. The 5 characters are Yoshida, Ishibashi, Ikeda, Hatoko and Kishi. These 5 character then have a fierce meeting. Yoshida presides over the meeting as the chairman. Ishibashi is the optimist. Ikeda is the pessimist. Hatoko is the character that lives in the moment and Kishi thinks about the past.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Internal Monologue
  • Quirky Characters
  • Decision-Making Metaphor
  • Unique Narrative Concept
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Adult Slice of Life

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Yuichi Satoh
Written by
Tomoko Aizawa
Produced by
Yoshihiro Suzuki, Shinya Furugori, Marin Sakagami
Music by
Akio Izutsu

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Facts

May 9, 2015 · 2 h 1 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
May 9, 2015
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Wall of Text, Brain with a Manual Control, Four-Temperament Ensemble +9

  • Wall of Text
  • Brain with a Manual Control
  • Four-Temperament Ensemble
  • Love Triangle
  • Tantrum Throwing
  • "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot
  • Pixellation
  • Talking with Signs
  • Food Porn
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • The Masochism Tango
  • Hard Truth Aesop

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Poison Berry in my Brain?"

Questions about Poison Berry in my Brain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Poison Berry in my Brain?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Poison Berry in my Brain worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Poison Berry in my Brain good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Will Poison Berry in my Brain make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Poison Berry in my Brain in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Poison Berry in my Brain use?

Wall of TextBrain with a Manual ControlFour-Temperament EnsembleLove TriangleTantrum Throwing"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotPixellationTalking with SignsFood PornMundane Made AwesomeThe Masochism TangoHard Truth Aesopand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Wall of Text, Brain with a Manual Control, and Four-Temperament Ensemble.