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Bitter Sweet (2016)

6.2 | Sep 10, 2016 (JP) | Comedy, Romance | 01:36
countryside cooking vegetarian food based on manga lgbt businesswoman japanese cuisine gay theme

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.

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Haruna Kawaguchi
Maki Eda
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Kento Hayashi
Nagisa Katayama
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Yasushi Fuchikami
Arita Tachibana
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Mackenyu
Atsushi Babazono
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Hiyori Sakurada
Minami Aoyama
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Master Yatsu
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Hideo Nakano
Yutaka Eda
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Mako Ishino
Misao Eda
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Hiroki Jyahana
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Honoka Matsumoto

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Reviews

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Alunauwie
9 | Sep 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)