Aoi-chan Won't Let Me Do It (2021) | Movie

Aoi-chan Won't Let Me Do It movie

🎬 Title: Aoi-chan Won’t Let Me Do It / 葵ちゃんはやらせてくれない

Story: The story unfolds around Shingo, an aspiring filmmaker, who encounters the spirit of Mr. Kawashita—his former senior from the college film department—on the anniversary of his tragic death. Mr. Kawashita reveals that he’s been brought back to life because of his lingering desire to be with Aoi, a junior who had a crush on him during their college years. To help fulfill this wish, Shingo and Kawashita embark on a time-traveling adventure back to that pivotal day in college, where they find a nostalgic version of Aoi. Can Mr. Kawashita rewrite his past and connect with Aoi? This quirky yet poignant time-loop romance promises a blend of humor and melancholy.

⭐ Rating: 2.4 (5 votes)

📅 Release date: 2021-06-11

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 38m

🎭 Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

🎬 Director: Shinji Imaoka

✍️ Writer: Shinji Imaoka, Minoru Satō

🌍 Countries: Japan

🏢 Production companies: King Records, Legend Pictures

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👥 Cast: Mako Komaki (Aoi-chan), Shohei Matsuzaki (Shingo), Ryu Morioka (Kawashita), Kizuna Sakura, Tomoya Masuda, Kan Mikami, Soichiro Tanaka

Editor’s note: A brief overview of Aoi-chan Won’t Let Me Do It (2021): This film successfully merges comedy, drama, and romance while avoiding a cliched feel. Director Shinji Imaoka crafts a narrative that prioritizes character development over flashy sequences. The performances by Mako Komaki, Shohei Matsuzaki, and Ryu Morioka are authentic and relatable. With a runtime of 1h 38m, the pacing is intentional and each scene feels purposeful. While audience reactions vary, the film is best appreciated for its unique atmosphere. If the premise intrigues you, it deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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