Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko poster

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko( 2021)

TV-MAAnimationDramaFamilyComedy
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Shinobu Otake

      Nikuko-chan (voice)

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      Cocomi

      Kikuko (voice)

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      Natsuki Hanae

      Ninomiya (voice)

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      Ikuji Nakamura

      Sassan (voice)

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      Izumi Ishii

      Maria (voice)

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      Atsushi Yamanishi

      Zenji (voice)

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      Yuichi Yasoda

      Old man at the aquarium / Other characters (voice)

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      Matsuko Deluxe

      Darcia (voice)

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      Riho Yoshioka

      Miu (voice)

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      Hiro Shimono

      Lizard / Gecko (voice)

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      Rena Motomura

      Kanemoto (voice)

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      Koko Ueno

      Hozumi (voice)

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      Raiizumi Inagaki

      Penguin / Zenji's Niece (voice)

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    A review by Chris Sawin

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    Written by Chris Sawin on Sat Aug 28 2021
    _Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko_ is so simple on the surface, but is also complex and meaningful as an animated film. The ending of the film juggles tearing at your heartstrings and having everything come full circle. It feels like Kikurin is ashamed of embracing the fact that she’s becoming a woman while Nikuko is dangerously content with her gender and sexuality. They’re both lonely, but they find solace in each other’s company. _Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko_ is an animated journey that allows its audience to feel a full spectrum of emotions throughout the escapades of Nikuko and Kikurin. Its beaut...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • friendship
    • based on novel or book
    • slice of life
    • anime
    • life lessons
    • family problems
    • mother and daughter