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Wadaiko Girls

2021Movie1 h 57 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Tamaki got disheartened when she was sent to the Percussion Division of her catholic Music School. There she overheard a Girl playing Wadaiko Drums. She was instantly captivated. So she decides to try playing them seriously.

Feels like

  • Musical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Traditional Japanese Music
  • Inspirational Journey
  • Youthful Aspirations
  • Heartwarming
  • Percussion Focused
  • Artistic Passion
  • Uplifting

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Yasuo Okuaki
Written by
Ayako Kato
Produced by
Hasumi Tomotake

Everyone

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Facts

May 21, 2021 · 1 h 57 min · Drama, Music

Released
May 21, 2021
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wadaiko Girls?"

Questions about Wadaiko Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wadaiko Girls?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Wadaiko Girls worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Wadaiko Girls okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Wadaiko Girls?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Wadaiko Girls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Wadaiko Girls in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.