Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro
Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro

Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro

2020Movie100 minJapanese

Agetarō, a third generation tonkatsu shop owner, one day makes a bentō delivery for the first time to a club where he experiences an uplifting feeling he's never had before. Furthermore, he is wholeheartedly set on winning the heart of Sonoko, with whom he fell in love at first sight, so he decides to be both a tonkatsu shop owner and DJ.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Hitoshi OneGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

Agetaro, the son of a tonkatsu restaurant owner, discovers his passion for DJing after witnessing a DJ at a club. He decides to blend his family's culinary traditions with his newfound love for music, aiming to become the ultimate DJ who can both cook delicious tonkatsu and spin infectious beats. The film follows his journey of learning the ropes of both professions, encountering eccentric characters, and striving to find his unique rhythm.

Critical Reception

Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro received a mixed to positive reception. Critics and audiences often pointed to its quirky humor and unique premise as highlights, though some found the pacing and narrative a bit disjointed. It's generally seen as a fun, lighthearted film that successfully merges two seemingly unrelated worlds.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and entertaining concept of blending tonkatsu making with DJing.
  • Appreciated for its energetic and often hilarious portrayal of Agetaro's dual passion.
  • Some viewers noted that the plot could feel a bit thin or repetitive at times.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a manga series of the same name by Yu Aikawa and illustrated by Satoshi Itoh.

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Alunauwie

Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō is a fun and meaningful live-action adaptation of the manga, blending the unlikely worlds of deep-frying pork cutlets and DJ-ing into a heartfelt coming-of-age journey. Through its themes of family expectation, patriarch...