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Cast
Shinobu Otake
as Nikuko-chan (voice)
Cocomi
as Kikuko (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
as Ninomiya (voice)
Ikuji Nakamura
as Sassan (voice)
Izumi Ishii
as Maria (voice)
Atsushi Yamanishi
as Zenji (voice)
Yuichi Yasoda
as Old man at the aquarium / Other characters (voice)
Matsuko Deluxe
as Darcia (voice)
Riho Yoshioka
as Miu (voice)
Hiro Shimono
as Lizard / Gecko (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2021
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Drama, Family
Votes70
DirectorAyumu Watanabe
WritersSatomi Oshima
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFortune Favors Lady Nikuko
About Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
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.
Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko leans on a strong ensemble — Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2021.
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