Love & Pop
ラブ&ポップ
“Schoolgirls by day... Call girls by night...”
Synopsis
Tokyo schoolgirl Hiromi and her friends engage in a practice known as enjo kosai, or "compensated dating", where older men pay young girls for dates. Hiromi plunges deeper into this world to raise money for an expensive ring.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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On Blu-ray [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-20
Top Cast
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Asumi Miwa
Hiromi Yoshii
Kirari
Chisa Noda
Hirono Kudo
Nao Yokoi
Yukie Nakama
Chieko Takamori
Mitsuru Hirata
Kakegawa
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Yoshimura
Moro Morooka
Yazaki
Toru Tezuka
Uehara
Ikkei Watanabe
Kobayashi
Tadanobu Asano
Captain XX
Naomi Kawase
Woman speaking to Hiromi (voice)
Akira Ishida
Yoshio
Kotono Mitsuishi
Radio Host (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Answering Machine (voice)
Taiju Okayasu
Odagiri
Ritsuko Shimada
Aoki
Harumi Shuhama
Ishioka
Hitomi Miwa
Hiromi's Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 192 DaysFebruary 21, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 6, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideaki Anno
- Screenplay & Story
- Akio Satsukawa, Hideaki Anno
- Original Score
- Shinkichi Mitsumune
- Original Title
- ラブ&ポップ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Cine Bazar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideaki Anno
Akio Satsukawa, Hideaki Anno, Ryū Murakami
Shinkichi Mitsumune
Takahide Shibanushi
Hiroshi Okuda
Miyuki Nanri, Toshimichi Otsuki, Toshiaki Kimura, Kimihiko Tsurugaya
Department Leadership Roster
Hideaki Anno
Director
Miyuki Nanri
Producer
Shinkichi Mitsumune
Original Music Composer
Akio Satsukawa
Screenplay
Takahide Shibanushi
Director of Photography
Hideaki Anno
Screenplay
Toshiaki Kimura
Producer
Kimihiko Tsurugaya
Producer
Hiroshi Okuda
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love & Pop
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What is Love & Pop about?
Tokyo schoolgirl Hiromi and her friends engage in a practice known as enjo kosai, or "compensated dating", where older men pay young girls for dates. Hiromi plunges deeper into this world to raise money for an expensive ring.
Who directed Love & Pop?
Love & Pop was directed by Hideaki Anno.
Who stars in Love & Pop?
The principal cast of Love & Pop includes Asumi Miwa, Kirari, Hirono Kudo, Yukie Nakama, Mitsuru Hirata.
When was Love & Pop released and how long is it?
Love & Pop was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Love & Pop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love & Pop was composed by Shinkichi Mitsumune.
Is Love & Pop based on a book or true story?
Love & Pop is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryū Murakami".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love & Pop?
Love & Pop holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).