Bitter Sweet (Nigakute amai)

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2016

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Edmund Lee

South China Morning Post

Oct 12, 2016

3/5

Bittersweet should enchant foodies - although the film's tendency to pass gay stereotypes as humour may ruffle the feathers of more sensitive viewers.

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Kaori Shoji

Japan Times

Sep 8, 2016

2.5/5

If you can stop your eyes rolling, though, Nigakute Amai peddles the ultimate cliched fantasy: A Japanese single woman over age 28 needn't worry, because a wondrous gay community will have her back and make her meals.

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Aluna U

@RT14704568 Sep 15, 2025

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)

Nov 18, 2018

the plot is ridiculously shoujo and definitely offensive, but it's something

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Shôgo Kusano

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Yasushi Fuchikami

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Kento Hayashi

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Mako Ishino

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Haruna Kawaguchi

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Director: Shôgo Kusano

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