My Brother Loves Me Too Much

2017 1h 39m JA

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 40

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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Setoka Tachibana is a female high school student who has confessed her feelings to other boys 12 times, but has been rebuffed each time. Her older brother Haruka Tachibana cares for his younger sister deeply, but he keeps secret from her that they are not blood related. One day, Setoka's first love Takane Serikawa appears after many years and approaches her.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tao Tsuchiya
Setoka Tachibana
Ryota Katayose
Haruka Tachibana
Yudai Chiba
Serikawa Takamine
Takuya Kusakawa
Chiaki Mioka
Yosuke Sugino
Kunimitsu Serikawa
Ito Ohno
Chiyuki Mioka
Fuju Kamio
Suzuki kun
YOU
Azusa Tachibana

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hayato Kawai
Writers: Yuko Matsuda
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 8

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hayato Kawai, shot by Shinya Kimura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Taro Makido. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Editor Takuya Onodera shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Tao Tsuchiya and Ryota Katayose and Yudai Chiba carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6075764 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hayato Kawai directs. Shinya Kimura behind the camera. Taro Makido scores. Takuya Onodera cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Hayato Kawai, shot by Shinya Kimura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Taro Makido. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Takuya Onodera shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tao Tsuchiya and Ryota Katayose and Yudai Chiba carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt6075764 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Shinya Kimura
Original score: Taro Makido
Editing: Takuya Onodera
Production design: Koji Kozumi
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: My Brother Loves Me Too Much (2017)

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Alunauwie2025-09-17
★ 7/10
My Brother Loves Me Too Much presents a quirky and unconventional romance between siblings, later revealed not to be biologically related, offering a humorous take on complex emotions. While the acting may be average, the film’s absurd yet entertaining moments and playful editing make it an enjoyable watch for stress relief. Beyond its taboo theme, the story encourages self-awareness and honesty in recognizing and embracing one’s true feelings. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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