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Tamako Love Story

Original title: Tamako rabu sutôrî
  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
Tamako Love Story (2014)
AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationSlice of LifeAnimationComedyDramaRomance

Tamako's life changes when her best friend, Mochizou, suddenly confesses his love for her.Tamako's life changes when her best friend, Mochizou, suddenly confesses his love for her.Tamako's life changes when her best friend, Mochizou, suddenly confesses his love for her.

  • Director
    • Naoko Yamada
  • Writers
    • Reiko Yoshida
    • Naoko Yamada
  • Stars
    • Aya Suzaki
    • Atsushi Tamaru
    • Yûki Kaneko
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Naoko Yamada
    • Writers
      • Reiko Yoshida
      • Naoko Yamada
    • Stars
      • Aya Suzaki
      • Atsushi Tamaru
      • Yûki Kaneko
    • 14User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Aya Suzaki
    • Tamako Kitashirakawa
    • (voice)
    Atsushi Tamaru
    • Mochizo Oji
    • (voice)
    Yûki Kaneko
    • Midori Tokiwa
    • (voice)
    Juri Nagatsuma
    • Kanna Makino
    • (voice)
    Yurie Yamashita
    • Shiori Asagiri
    • (voice)
    Rina Hidaka
    • Anko Kitashirakawa
    • (voice)
    Keiji Fujiwara
    Keiji Fujiwara
    • Mamedai Kitashirakawa
    • (voice)
    Yôko Hikasa
    • Hinako Kitashirakawa
    • (voice)
    Tomomichi Nishimura
    • Fuku Kitashirakawa
    • (voice)
    Fumihiko Tachiki
    Fumihiko Tachiki
    • Gohei Oji
    • (voice)
    Satsuki Yukino
    • Michiko Oji
    • (voice)
    Leraldo Anzaldua
    Leraldo Anzaldua
    • Kaoru Hanase
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Greg Ayres
    Greg Ayres
    • Mecha Mochimazzi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    James Belcher
    • Tokiwa
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Alexandria Benford
    Alexandria Benford
    • Female students
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Clint Bickham
    • Mochizo Oji
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Sarah Cain
    • Female students
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Francis Caorrots
    • Shiori Asagiri
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Naoko Yamada
    • Writers
      • Reiko Yoshida
      • Naoko Yamada
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews14

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    Farbod255

    Well.. Not Really Nice..

    I Don't Know.. Maybe I Didn't Got The Whole Story.. Bug Whatever It What.. I Didn't Really Enjoyed It..
    8thalasarathi

    About this anime

    Itz amazing movie. The genre is slice of life and comedy I give a mochi shop owners daughter love with mochizu in but when he confess she afraid to give answer but finally she able to tell him. And it's one of my favourite anime movie.like weathering with you and your name.
    7Mysterygeneration

    A Heartwarming Journey into Adolescence, Romance, and the Melodies of Young Love!

    It can be challenging to define, but feeling disappointed after seeing a fantastic play or movie can be a frequent and genuine sensation. It's hard to identify the precise cause because it's a jumble of emotions that have combined to suffocate the mind. While some could be satisfied with the conclusion and eager to read the next one, others might have mixed emotions and have a lot on their minds. Although the exact reason of this feeling is difficult to determine, it is a common and true emotion.

    It's hard to let go of preconceived assumptions and self-serving aspirations because of the movie's charming characters and captivating plot. The characters' future is full of growth and wonder at their new environment as they discover how to deal with challenges as a team. The intention of the film is to make an impact and alter the audience's perspective. The author counters that although some may think the conclusion is superb, it does not completely resolve all aspects of the past and present. The overall intention of the film is to have an impact on the audience.

    The reason it, ironically, doesn't end is because it has such a fantastic ending.

    Selfishly, it closes with a resounding "thud" that is both cinematic and irrefutable. While pretending to convey that everything is OK, it subtly introduces misleading sentiments of optimism and expectation. With a smile, it gracefully and dramatically closes the doors on that well-loved tale, leaving the audience to fill in the rest of the characters' lives. When the performance is over, the lights are lowered, the curtains close, and the actors and actresses bow to the audience-are the watchers to be left in the dark and happy? Furthermore, in an ironic and surprisingly harsh turn of events, it could have been "better" to leave the story's resolution open-ended.
    7VolganHamishan

    Tamako Market as a show is a bit of an aimless and fun series...

    That forgets it has an overarching plot until the final episode where it crams it all in thus making it an inessential viewing experience to enjoy the Tamako Love Story movie.

    While the show is still enjoyable, the movie really shines both as a finale to the show and as a standalone film because it tells the tale of two teens nearing the end of their high school days and having to figure out what they want to do with their lives. Everyone has their own goals and dreams for what they want to do in the future, but feelings often can get in the way of it, and learning how to deal with said feelings is an important part of life that everyone has to learn. Some act on those feelings and try to initiate change, while others are willing to keep things the same and stable. In Tamako Love Story, Mochizou makes the first move and it throws Tamako's life balance all out of whack and she must learn how to deal with it.

    It's a really cute movie that is beautifully animated like most of Kyo-Ani's works. I particularly love how detailed the hair strands are on Tamko's closest friends Midori and Kanna, Midori has an incredible character design and is super pretty to look at. But Kanna steals the show in every scene she is in and brings a lot of laughs in this fun and really likable film. Naoko Yamada knows how to make stories that just feel so human and she's a wonderful director.
    8prasadpawar-61704

    A good movie experience

    This movie was a good followup to Tamako Market. The animation was amazing, the music was amazing. The emotions of teenage romance were beautifully portrayed by Naoko Yamada.

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    Storyline

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    • Connections
      Features Dera-chan of the Southern Island (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Koi no Uta
      Music by Suguru Yamaguchi

      Arranged by Naohisa Taniguchi

      Lyrics by Naoko Yamada

      Performed by Keiji Fujiwara

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2014 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện Tình Tamako
    • Production companies
      • Tamako Live Letter Production Committee
      • Animation DO
      • Kyoto Animation
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,226,623
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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