Movie

Tamako Love Story

“The end of school, the beginning of love…”

★ 7.2(200)20141h 23m

Tamako Love Story is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and dAnime Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Tamako Love Story

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Naoko Yamada
Release date: 2014-04-26
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $1,226,623
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Kyoto Animation

Tamako Love Story — trailer

About Tamako Love Story

Tamako Love Story is a 2014 movie in the Romance, Animation and Comedy genres, directed by Naoko Yamada, starring Aya Suzaki, Atsushi Tamaru and Yuri Yamaoka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 200 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tamako Love Story in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Devoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their friends know. With graduation closing in and Mochizo leaving for Tokyo, will Tamako realise her feelings and tell him in time?

Cast

Aya Suzaki

Tamako Kitashirakawa (voice)

Atsushi Tamaru

Mochizo Oji (voice)

Yuri Yamaoka

Choi Mochimazzi (voice)

Yuki Kaneko

Midori Tokiwa (voice)

Juri Nagatsuma

Kanna Makino (voice)

Rina Hidaka

Anko Kitashirakawa (voice)

Takumi Yamazaki

Dera Mochimazzi (voice)

Yurie Yamashita

Shiori Asagiri (voice)

Keiji Fujiwara

Mamedai Kitashirakawa (voice)

Satsuki Yukino

Michiko Oji (voice)

Yoko Hikasa

Hinako Kitashirakawa (voice)

Fumihiko Tachiki

Gohei Oji (voice)

Themes & keywords

sequelslice of lifeteenage loveanimejapanese high school

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tamako Love Story in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Tamako Love Story on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and dAnime Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.

Is Tamako Love Story on Netflix?+

Yes — Tamako Love Story is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is Tamako Love Story?+

Tamako Love Story has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Tamako Love Story?+

Tamako Love Story stars Aya Suzaki, Atsushi Tamaru, Yuri Yamaoka, Yuki Kaneko and Juri Nagatsuma.

When did Tamako Love Story come out?+

Tamako Love Story is a 2014 movie directed by Naoko Yamada.

What genre is Tamako Love Story?+

Tamako Love Story is Romance, Animation and Comedy film.

Who directed Tamako Love Story?+

Tamako Love Story was directed by Naoko Yamada.