Parasite in Love

2021 1h 40m JA

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 19

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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A man named Kengo Kosaka is germaphobe, Due to his disorder, he is also a lonely young man. Meanwhile, high school student Hijiri Sanagi has Ommatophobia. Both Kengo Kosaka and Hijiri Sanagi do not expect to find love with another person.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kento Hayashi
Kosaka Kengo
Nana Komatsu
Sanagi Hijiri
Arata Iura
Izumi
Ryo Ishibashi
Yuichi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kensaku Kakimoto
Writers: Yukiko Yamamuro
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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1 / 6

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 6

CAST

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Kento Hayashi and Nana Komatsu and Arata Iura carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16059146 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kensaku Kakimoto directs. Yoshitaka Honda cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Editor Yoshitaka Honda shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Kento Hayashi and Nana Komatsu and Arata Iura carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt16059146 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 9 themes, including "high school", "based on novel or book", "romance", "phobia".

The technical file

Editing: Yoshitaka Honda
Makeup / hair: Seiko Igawa
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Parasite in Love (2021)

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Kensaku Kakimoto

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-29
★ 9/10
Parasite in Love, adapted from Koi Suru Kiseichu by Sugaru Miaki, delivers a unique blend of psychological drama and romance through the concept of mental illness caused by parasites. Strong performances from Nana Komatsu and Kento Hayashi effectively bring to life characters struggling with deep phobias, supported by well-executed visuals, music, and CGI. Although there are minor inconsistencies in character behavior, particularly concerning their phobias, the film remains compelling and emotionally resonant—ideal for those drawn to offbeat romantic tales with a hint of fantasy. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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