I've Always Liked You

Name: I've Always Liked You
Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
Released: 2016-04-23
Duration: 1 h 3 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Aki Toyosaki, Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Asumi, Yuki Kaji, Kenichi Suzumura

2016·Movie·63 min·★ 7.4(149)

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Love is blooming at Sakuragaoka High School. Natsuki Enomoto has finally mustered the courage to confess to her childhood friend, Yuu Setoguchi. However, in the final moments of her confession, an embarrassed Natsuki passes it off as a "practice confession." Oblivious to her true feelings and struggling with his own, Yuu promises to support Natsuki in her quest for love. While Natsuki deals with her failed confession, fellow classmate Koyuki Ayase struggles with his own feelings for Natsuki. Despite his timidness, he is determined to win over her heart. This movie follows Natsuki as she dreams of one day ending her practices and genuinely confessing to Yuu. Meanwhile, close friends also find themselves entangled in their own webs of unrequited love and unspoken affections.

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About I've Always Liked You

I've Always Liked You is a 2016 Japanese-language animation, drama and romance film directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa. The cast is led by Aki Toyosaki, Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Asumi. It has a runtime of 1h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings.

I've Always Liked You was produced by Qualia Animation, Aniplex, and MCIP Holdings and made in Japan. It was released on April 23, 2016.

Director: Tetsuya Yanagisawa
Writers: Yoshimi Narita
Release date: April 23, 2016
Original language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Production: Qualia Animation, Aniplex, MCIP Holdings

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I've Always Liked You cast & crew

I've Always Liked You was directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa and written by Yoshimi Narita.

The cast features Aki Toyosaki as Miou Aida (voice), Haruka Tomatsu as Natsuki Enomoto (voice), Kana Asumi as Akari Hayasaka (voice), Yuki Kaji as Souta Mochizuki (voice), Kenichi Suzumura as Haruki Serizawa, and Hiroshi Kamiya as Yuu Setoguchi (voice).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Yoshihiro Sekiya and it was produced by Hiroyuki Shimizu and Yoko Matsuzaki.

Is I've Always Liked You worth watching?

I've Always Liked You holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 149 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 3m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, drama, and romance, I've Always Liked You is worth a place on your watchlist.

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