My Pretend Girlfriend
百瀬、こっちを向いて
Synopsis
Noboru is a high school student who isn't popular at all. He looks up to senior student Miyazaki who is one of the most popular guys at school. Miyazaki has two girlfriends: Momose and Tetsuko. Momose and Tetsuko have totally different personalities. Momose is bright and Tetsuko is a popular student from a wealthy family. One day, Miyazaki is caught with Momose. To keep his relationship with Tetsuko, Miyazaki asks Noboru and Momose to pretend they are dating. They both agree due to their affections for Miyazaki. Noboru and Momose begin to act like a couple in front others and soon Noboru begins to develop feelings for Momose, who is still in love with Miyazaki.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saiji Yakumo
- Screenplay & Story
- Otsuichi, Kyoko Inukai
- Original Title
- 百瀬、こっちを向いて
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Robot Communications, Happinet, BS Nippon Corporation, Suurkiitos, Sony PCL, TSUTAYA Group, Tokyu Agency, A-Sketch, Hori Agency, Television Saitama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saiji Yakumo
Otsuichi, Kyoko Inukai
Shuhei Umene
Maho Inamoto
Kumi Kobata, Naomi Akashi
Department Leadership Roster
Saiji Yakumo
Director
Kyoko Inukai
Writer
Kumi Kobata
Producer
Maho Inamoto
Editor
Shuhei Umene
Director of Photography
Naomi Akashi
Producer
Masumi Miura
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What is My Pretend Girlfriend about?
Noboru is a high school student who isn't popular at all. He looks up to senior student Miyazaki who is one of the most popular guys at school. Miyazaki has two girlfriends: Momose and Tetsuko. Momose and Tetsuko have totally different personalities. Momose is bright and Tetsuko is a popular student from a wealthy family. One day, Miyazaki is caught with Momose. To keep his relationship with Tetsuko, Miyazaki asks Noboru and Momose to pretend they are dating. They both agree due to their affections for Miyazaki. Noboru and Momose begin to act like a couple in front others and soon Noboru begins to develop feelings for Momose, who is still in love with Miyazaki.
Who directed My Pretend Girlfriend?
My Pretend Girlfriend was directed by Saiji Yakumo.
Who stars in My Pretend Girlfriend?
The principal cast of My Pretend Girlfriend includes Akari Hayami, Taro Takeuchi, Anna Ishibashi, Osamu Mukai, Asuka Kudo.
When was My Pretend Girlfriend released and how long is it?
My Pretend Girlfriend was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Is My Pretend Girlfriend based on a book or true story?
My Pretend Girlfriend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Otsuichi".