The best ingredient is a lot of love.
Maki, a creative executive with a deep-seated loathing for vegetables, meets Nagisa, a closeted gay vegetarian with amazing cooking skills and they end up as roommates. Being complete opposites, the two initially clash. But Maki falls for Nagisa and his food over time. As they begin accepting the other as they are, a unique relationship flourishes.
- 5.8
- 2016
- Released
- 1h 36m
Haruna Kawaguchi
Maki Eda
Kento Hayashi
Nagisa Katayama
Yasushi Fuchikami
Arita Tachibana
Mackenyu
Atsushi Babazono
Hiyori Sakurada
Minami Aoyama
SU
Master Yatsu
Hideo Nakano
Yutaka Eda
Mako Ishino
Misao Eda
Hiroki Jyahana
Honoka Matsumoto
Released
ja
- #countryside
- #cooking
- #vegetarian
- #food
- #based on manga
- #lgbt
- #businesswoman
- #japanese cuisine
- #gay theme
Reviews
Nigakute Amai is a light yet meaningful romantic comedy that explores self-acceptance, personal growth, and emotional healing through the evolving relationship between Mika, Nagisa, and their shared pasts. The film combines natural humor, heartfelt performances, and a tight, engaging narrative that keeps viewers invested throughout. Despite its charm and relatable themes, the film surprisingly hol