Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
漁港の肉子ちゃん
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Theatrical Announcement Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-30
Top Cast
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Shinobu Otake
Nikuko-chan (voice)
Cocomi
Kikuko (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Ninomiya (voice)
Ikuji Nakamura
Sassan (voice)
Izumi Ishii
Maria (voice)
Atsushi Yamanishi
Zenji (voice)
Yuichi Yasoda
Old man at the aquarium / Other characters (voice)
Matsuko Deluxe
Darcia (voice)
Riho Yoshioka
Miu (voice)
Hiro Shimono
Lizard / Gecko (voice)
Rena Motomura
Kanemoto (voice)
Koko Ueno
Hozumi (voice)
Raiizumi Inagaki
Penguin / Zenji's Niece (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 19, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ayumu Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Satomi Oshima
- Original Score
- Takatsugu Muramatsu
- Original Title
- 漁港の肉子ちゃん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Yoshimoto Kogyo, STUDIO4℃
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ayumu Watanabe
Satomi Oshima, Kanako Nishi
Takatsugu Muramatsu
Kiyoshi Hirose
Mitsugu Yamada, Junya Komatsu, Keiichi Yoshizaki, Akihiko Okamoto, Shu Kamigaso
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoshi Hirose
Editor
Takatsugu Muramatsu
Original Music Composer
Mitsugu Yamada
Producer
Junya Komatsu
Producer
Kenji Suga
Producer
Sanma Akashiya
Producer
Ayumu Watanabe
Director
Satomi Oshima
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
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What is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko about?
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.
Who directed Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko was directed by Ayumu Watanabe.
Who stars in Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
The principal cast of Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko includes Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae, Ikuji Nakamura, Izumi Ishii.
When was Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko released and how long is it?
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko was composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu.
Is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko based on a book or true story?
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kanako Nishi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).