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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
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    User reviews14

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    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.
    8angepavl

    Change can be scary

    Change can be something very scary sometimes. It can shake you to your very core and leave you wandering. Everyone worries about their future, especially when they don't know how to move on in life or they feel a bit lost.

    This anime manages to capture all those feelings while also introducing us to a teen romance which grows to life since childhood. Teenage love can be akward sometimes as you learn how to express your feelings in words and interactions.

    Life goes by pretty fast and the meaning of it is captured into the fragility of our existence! Live with no regrets!
    7ankurnew

    First Love, Friendship and Mochi : A Winning Combination

    I went into this movie expecting a lighthearted, fluffy rom-com, but what I got was so much more. It's like the writers took all the warm, fuzzy feelings from the series and distilled them into this perfect, poignant love story.

    I've gotta say, I was a bit skeptical at first - I mean, Tamako's always been a bit of a clumsy, lovable airhead, and Mochizo's just so... serious all the time. But the way their relationship blossoms in this movie? It's like magic. I found myself laughing, crying, and cheering them on like I was right there in the mochi shop with them.

    What really got me, though, was the way the movie explored the complexities of first love. I mean, who hasn't been in Tamako's shoes at some point, right? It's like the writers knew exactly what I was thinking and feeling at every step of the way.

    Anyway, if you're looking for a sweet, sentimental watch that'll leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, Tamako Love Story is the way to go. Just have some tissues handy, trust me on that one. And can we talk about the soundtrack? I've had the OP stuck in my head for days!
    10rainrain_desu

    Better than Market.

    If you have watched Tamako Market, you may notice that most characters may have their own episode, er, except for Mochizou. But with Tamako Love Story, know you can understand more about Mochizou x Tamako's childhoods, how each other grew on them! A must - watch movie!
    9Joshhhp

    So cute that it brings life.

    A cute little movie that explores themes of changing and conflicts without taking itself to seriously. It has a beautiful/dark color palette that fits the tone of the movie, and there are lots of first person shots making up for clever character writing and development. The ending I though it was unconvincing at first but it took me a bit of time to realize it was actually satisfying and well directed. I think it's a little to short for its own good but not enough to break my enjoyment. It has the most colorful and charismatic cast of characters in a romance movie, I don't see how someone can remotely dislike them. Highly suggest it, although you might need to go through Tamako Market first.

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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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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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