
Egoist
Directed by Daishi Matsunaga
Produced by Robot Communications, Tokyo Theatres Company
A tender yet conflicted romance between two men navigating desire, identity, and the weight of unspoken truths in contemporary Japan.
A lonely magazine editor finds romance with his personal trainer until a confession changes everything. Based on the novel by Makoto Takayama.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Egoist violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Egoist sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Egoist scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Egoist easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Egoist end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Egoist
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Egoist
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Egoist, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Egoist, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Egoist, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































