Love & Pop
“Schoolgirls by day... Call girls by night...”
Tokyo schoolgirl Hiromi and her friends engage in a practice known as enjo kosai, or "compensated dating", where older men pay young girls for dates. Hiromi plunges deeper into this world to raise money for an expensive ring.
Where to watch Love & Pop in United States
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Where is Love & Pop streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video |
About Love & Pop
Love & Pop is a 1998 Japanese-language drama film directed by Hideaki Anno. The cast is led by Asumi Miwa, Kirari, Hirono Kudo. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Love & Pop was produced by Toei Company and Cine Bazar and made in Japan. It was released on January 10, 1998, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Hideaki Anno
- Writers
- Akio Satsukawa, Hideaki Anno
- Release date
- January 10, 1998
- OTT release
- September 1, 2025
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Company, Cine Bazar
Love & Pop cast & crew
Love & Pop was directed by Hideaki Anno and written by Akio Satsukawa and Hideaki Anno.
The cast features Asumi Miwa as Hiromi Yoshii, Kirari as Chisa Noda, Hirono Kudo as Nao Yokoi, Yukie Nakama as Chieko Takamori, Mitsuru Hirata as Kakegawa, and Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Yoshimura.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shinkichi Mitsumune, cinematography is by Takahide Shibanushi, and it was produced by Miyuki Nanri and Toshimichi Otsuki.
Is Love & Pop worth watching?
Love & Pop holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 89 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Love & Pop is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Love & Pop
In United States, you can stream Love & Pop on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 1, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Love & Pop
Asumi Miwa
Hiromi Yoshii
Kirari
Chisa Noda
Hirono Kudo
Nao Yokoi
Yukie Nakama
Chieko Takamori
Mitsuru Hirata
Kakegawa
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Yoshimura
Moro Morooka
Yazaki
Toru Tezuka
Uehara
Ikkei Watanabe
Kobayashi
Tadanobu Asano
Captain XX
Naomi Kawase
Woman speaking to Hiromi (voice)
Akira Ishida
Yoshio
Love & Pop — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Love & Pop in United States?
Love & Pop is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Love & Pop on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Love & Pop is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Love & Pop in?
Love & Pop is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Love & Pop?
Love & Pop runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Love & Pop rated?
Love & Pop is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
▸When did Love & Pop release on OTT?
Love & Pop became available digitally on September 1, 2025.
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