Bitter Sweet

Bitter Sweet
2016
★★★☆☆ 5.8/10
⏱️ 96 min
📅 Released
🌐 JA
ComedyRomance
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.

Cast

Haruna Kawaguchi
Haruna Kawaguchi
Maki Eda
Kento Hayashi
Kento Hayashi
Nagisa Katayama
Yasushi Fuchikami
Yasushi Fuchikami
Arita Tachibana
Mackenyu
Mackenyu
Atsushi Babazono
Hiyori Sakurada
Hiyori Sakurada
Minami Aoyama
SU
SU
Master Yatsu

User Reviews

Alunauwie
★ 9/10
September 15, 2025
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 holds a low IMDb rating, which feels undeserved. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Crew

Director
Shôgo Kusano
Writer
Tomohiro Otoshi, Makoto Ueda
Producer
Yuichi Shibahara, Yoshihisa Yamashita, Atsushi Moriyama

Production

Elephant House

Keywords

countrysidecookingvegetarianfoodbased on mangalgbtbusinesswomanjapanese cuisinegay theme