Tori Girl!
Tori Girl!

Tori Girl!

2017Movie97 minJapanese

Toriyama Yukina is finally in at the university of her choice to major in science. She studied hard to get in. The school is not exactly as she had imagined however. She has a crush on Kei and is motivated to join the man-flight club as a result, which competes in the contest of that same name. Obviously Yukina wants to buddy up with Kei, alas it may not be happening.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users80%
Director: Chika HondaGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A clumsy and academically gifted university student, Tori, who is obsessed with a popular male model, finds herself in a love triangle. She unexpectedly falls for a quiet boy who doesn't seem to notice her, while her crush on the model continues to complicate her life. The film follows her journey through mistaken identities, embarrassing moments, and the search for true love and self-acceptance.

Critical Reception

Tori Girl! received a generally positive reception, praised for its lighthearted humor, charming performances, and relatable portrayal of young love and insecurities. While some critics found the plot predictable, it was largely celebrated as an enjoyable and feel-good romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its cute and charming lead characters.
  • Appreciated for its lighthearted and humorous take on romantic entanglements.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic but enjoyed the overall execution.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Tori Girl!' to be a delightful and entertaining romantic comedy, with many highlighting the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's overall positive and uplifting tone. Some viewers noted that while the story was predictable, it was executed in a way that still provided plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Ai Yagi, which was a popular success in Japan.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Tori Girl! tells the story of Yukina, a quirky student who stumbles into a passion for flying human-powered aircraft, leading to a chaotic yet inspiring journey. Despite its over-the-top acting and unrealistic college life portrayal, the fi...