
Tamako Love Story
The end of school, the beginning of love…
Directed by Naoko Yamada
Produced by Kyoto Animation, Animation DO
A tender, gently comedic romance about a girl realizing her feelings for her childhood friend as graduation approaches, suffused with warmth and the bittersweet beauty of adolescent transition.
Devoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their friends know. With graduation closing in and Mochizo leaving for Tokyo, will Tamako realise her feelings and tell him in time?
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Does Tamako Love Story end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Tamako Love Story scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Tamako Love Story easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Is Tamako Love Story violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Tamako Love Story sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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