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Library Wars: Book Of Memories

2015·Movie
1h 40min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Politics and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Iku (Nana Eikura) joined the Library Defense Force after a member from that team retrieved an important book that was targeted for censorship. She is assigned to work under Atsushi’s (Junichi Okada) team. She endures Atsushi's harsh treatment and looks for the member who retrieved her book. She also finds herself becoming attracted to Atsushi. Iku meets female high school student Marie (Tao Tsuchiya) at the library. Maries has a hearing disability. She is also a childhood friend of Mikihisa (Kei Tanaka). Iku senses Marie’s strong feelings for Mikihisa. Asako (Chiaki Kuriyama) works as a clerk for the Library Task Force. She has frequent meetings with curator Shuji (Aoi Nakamura). This creates complicated feelings for Hikaru (Sota Fukushi). One day, Mikihisa is arrested because of a book he recommended to Marie. Official reason given is because the book is unsuitable for disabled people. The members of the Library Task Force are angered by Mikihisa's arrest.
Dystopian RomanceAction DramaCensorship ThemesLibrary Defense ForceJapanese CinemaCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional StakesIntellectual FreedomAdapted from NovelLaw Enforcement

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Is Library Wars: Book Of Memories worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Library Wars: Book Of Memories rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Library Wars: Book Of Memories?

1 h 40 min

Library Wars: Book Of Memories runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Library Wars: Book Of Memories in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.