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Maid in Akihabara

2005Movie1 h 26 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A melancholic, bleak comedy movie about everyday modern life and class and money, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Shinohara Saki is an ex-bar girl on the run from a group of yakuza. Homeless and out of a job, she takes a position at a maid café and starts living in a 24-hour Internet café.

Feels like

  • Gritty Urban Drama
  • Socioeconomic Critique
  • Hostess Club Underworld
  • Psychological Realism
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Exploitation & Survival
  • Character Study
  • Dark Contemporary Slice-of-Life

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Yoshiaki Tago
Written by
Kei Nakata, Yoshiaki Tago

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Facts

December 1, 2005 · 1 h 26 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 1, 2005
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Maid in Akihabara worth watching?"

Questions about Maid in Akihabara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Maid in Akihabara worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Will Maid in Akihabara make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is Maid in Akihabara plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Maid in Akihabara in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.