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Looking Up at the Half-Moon

2010·Movie
1h 52min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Growing up and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Two 17 year old teens are hospitalized for different reasons. Ezaki suffers from Hepatitis A, while Akiba is due to a weak heart. The relationship between these two hospital patients soon blossoms into romance.
Sentimental RomanceMelancholyHospital SettingComing-of-AgeTeenage LoveEmotional DramaQuietly MovingJapanese Anime

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Looking Up at the Half-Moon?

1 h 52 min

Looking Up at the Half-Moon runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Looking Up at the Half-Moon in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Looking Up at the Half-Moon use?

Delicate and SicklyDirty Old ManDrives Like CrazyOfficial CouplePorn StashA Friend in NeedJerk with a Heart of GoldNo-Holds-Barred Beatdown

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Looking Up at the Half-Moon, including Delicate and Sickly, Dirty Old Man, Drives Like Crazy.