My Broken Mariko

My Broken Mariko

Directed by Yuki Tanada

Produced by Happinet Phantom Studios, KADOKAWA

202285 min7.0 / 10

A tender yet devastating meditation on grief, friendship, and the bonds that persist beyond death, told through one woman's journey to honor her best friend's final wish.

Shiino one day finds out that her best friend Mariko has committed suicide. After snatching Mariko's urn from her abusive father, Shiino heads to Marigaoka Cape, a place Mariko always wanted to go.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Broken Mariko sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is My Broken Mariko violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does My Broken Mariko end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is My Broken Mariko scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is My Broken Mariko easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like My Broken Mariko

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as My Broken Mariko

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like My Broken Mariko, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like My Broken Mariko, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like My Broken Mariko, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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