Nigakute Amai is a light yet meaningful romantic comedy that explores self-acceptance, personal growth, and emotional healing through the evolving relationship between Mika, Nagisa, and their shared pasts. The film combines natural humor, heartfelt performances, and a tight, engaging narrative that keeps viewers invested throughout. Despite its charm and relatable themes, the film surprisingly holds a low IMDb rating, which feels undeserved. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
Maki, a creative executive with a deep-seated loathing for vegetables, meets Nagisa, a closeted gay vegetarian with amazing cooking skills and they end up as roommates. Being complete opposites, the two initially clash. But Maki falls for Nagisa and his food over time. As they begin accepting the other as they are, a unique relationship flourishes.
Quick Stats
5.8
TMDB Rating
13
Votes
1h 36m
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorShogo Kusano
WriterTomohiro Otoshi
CinematographyTakashi Komatsu
ComposerTakeshi Kobayashi
EditorNaoichiro Sagara
Production DesignShuji Yamashita
Produced by
Elephant House
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
Haruna Kawaguchi
Maki Eda
Kento Hayashi
Nagisa Katayama
Yasushi Fuchikami
Arita Tachibana
Mackenyu
Atsushi Babazono
Hiyori Sakurada
Minami Aoyama
Kazuto Otsuki
Master Yatsu
Hideo Nakano
Yutaka Eda
Mako Ishino
Misao Eda
H
Hiroki Jyahana
Honoka Matsumoto
