Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2021)
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
Director: Ayumu Watanabe
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: June 11, 2021
Cast
- Shinobu Otake - Nikuko-chan (voice)
- Cocomi - Kikuko (voice)
- Natsuki Hanae - Ninomiya (voice)
- Ikuji Nakamura - Sassan (voice)
- Izumi Ishii - Maria (voice)
- Atsushi Yamanishi - Zenji (voice)
- Yuichi Yasoda - Old man at the aquarium / Other characters (voice)
- Matsuko Deluxe - Darcia (voice)
- Riho Yoshioka - Miu (voice)
- Hiro Shimono - Lizard / Gecko (voice)
Screenplay
- Satomi Oshima (Screenplay)
- Kanako Nishi (Novel)
Music: Takatsugu Muramatsu
Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose
Production: Yoshimoto Kogyo, STUDIO4℃
Country: Japan
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
friendship, based on novel or book, slice of life, anime, life lessons, family problems, mother and daughter
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko about?
- Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
- Who directed Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko was directed by Ayumu Watanabe.
- Who stars in Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko stars Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae, Ikuji Nakamura, Izumi Ishii, Atsushi Yamanishi.
- How long is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a Animation, Drama, Family, Comedy film.
- Where was Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko produced?
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
- The themes of Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.