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Poster for Hotaru the Movie: It's Only a Little Light in My Life

Hotaru the Movie: It's Only a Little Light in My Life

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2012 | 109 min | Romance, Comedy

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone curious about anime and people who need a laugh after work. Made in the anime tradition: bold, emotional and willing to go dark. Liked The Parent Trap? This is a good next one. Anyone who's had a job will recognize these people.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.

Set two years after after "Hotaru no Hikari" drama series, Hotaru Amemiya learns that her boss and now husband Seichi Takano has dreamed of vacationing in Rome, Italy like in the movie "Roman Holiday". Hotaru then makes plans to go to Rome for their honeymoon. Rome, Italy prepare ... Hotaru Amemiy and Seichi Takano are coming!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hiroshi Yoshino

  • Haruka AyaseHotaru Takano
  • Naohito FujikiSeiichi Takano
  • Yuya TegoshiYu Saeki
  • Yasuko MatsuyukiRio Saeki
  • Yuka ItayaSachiko Futatsugi
  • Ken YasudaShoji Futatsugi