Bitter Sweet (2016)

58% User Rating

1h 36min

"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.

Shôgo KusanoDirector

Cast

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Haruna Kawaguchi

Maki Eda

Kento Hayashi

Nagisa Katayama

Yasushi Fuchikami

Arita Tachibana

Mackenyu

Atsushi Babazono

Hiyori Sakurada

Minami Aoyama

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Master Yatsu

Hideo Nakano

Yutaka Eda

Mako Ishino

Misao Eda

Hiroki Jyahana

Honoka Matsumoto

Reviews (1)

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Alunauwie

Rating 90%

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)