Who else think that this movie deserves at least 8.2 🌟 rating
170 Reviews
Underrated
akshayhaity8 March 2021
Don't let the title fool you this was a very touching film
lisafordeay12 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I want to eat your pancreas(alternatively Kimi no suizo o tabetai) is a 2018 anime about an aloof boy named Kilko who befriends a quirky fun loving girl named Sakura who is secretly dying of pancreatic cancer and has a few years if not months left to live. However when Kilko begins to fall for Sakura will she get to fulfill her dreams. I'm not gonna lie but a few tears dropped while seeing this as I was shocked with the ending as it wasnt what I was expecting. Overall I really enjoyed this film and will be seeing it again.
Saw this movie on a airplane.
Vandendam16 June 2019
I was flying back from Japan to Belgium (long flight) . So, i was browsing the movies they had on the airplane.
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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
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.... Hell yeah!
I'm a big horror fan!
So the title immediately caught my attention!
I was immediately convinced, so without reading what the film was about I started this adventure.
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Ooh boy!
I think sometimes it's good to know nothing about the movie when you first see it! Because otherwise i would never have seen this movie.
I'm a horror fan! I don't wanna see a stupid love story movie. But this movie was a good movie, no, it was marvelous! It had everything you wanna see in a movie! Sometimes you gonna feel really sad, maybe you even gonna cry! Other times the movie will put a smile on your face!
I don't like it when people tell me to much content about the movie. So, i'm not gonna do that! Try it! Give it a chance on a rainy day! After the movie you will say to yourself ..... ..... Damn, this was a good movie!
I'm a horror fan! I don't wanna see a stupid love story movie. But this movie was a good movie, no, it was marvelous! It had everything you wanna see in a movie! Sometimes you gonna feel really sad, maybe you even gonna cry! Other times the movie will put a smile on your face!
I don't like it when people tell me to much content about the movie. So, i'm not gonna do that! Try it! Give it a chance on a rainy day! After the movie you will say to yourself ..... ..... Damn, this was a good movie!
Underrated. Emotional. And just go and watch it.
nishudevikadkn26 January 2021
Often when it comes to anime movies, people tend to talk about 'Your Name' or 'Spirited Away'. But 'I Want To Eat Your Pancreas' is that underrated movie that potrays the pureness of friendship, meaning of a existence and the pain of losing a loved one.
You expect things to end in a happy note. But that doesn't always happen in life. The reality of death and pain associated with it prevais throughout the movie. Viewers are able to connect with the mental emotions of the protagonist and ig thats why you smile, laugh and cry with him.
In short, its a must watch wholesome movie that really moves your heart. The simple composition and elegant picturization will leave you in awe and with welled eyes and a heavy heart.
You expect things to end in a happy note. But that doesn't always happen in life. The reality of death and pain associated with it prevais throughout the movie. Viewers are able to connect with the mental emotions of the protagonist and ig thats why you smile, laugh and cry with him.
In short, its a must watch wholesome movie that really moves your heart. The simple composition and elegant picturization will leave you in awe and with welled eyes and a heavy heart.
A Showcase Of Using Themes in Movies
Neon_Gold13 February 2021
This is such an emotional movie. I think what i loved about it is that it isn't just a sad movie it is also such a warm movie.
First off it looks fantastic. Every frame is just perfection. The colours, the animation. It's all really impressive.
The story and characters are amazing too. The script is gorgeous. It is a familiar type of story but it has so many elements that change it around and prevent from being stale. The characters are fully realised, you understand them both so much
I think the strongest part is the theming. It is just beautiful and woven into the film so effortlessly. It explores friendships, loneliness and death as well as live and living in such an amazing way. It isn't scared to really dig deep into these topics and shove them in your face to look at. I can't express how amazing it was to watch the writer explore and play with these films in such a real way.
Definitely check it out. It is fantastic, you'll cry and smile.
First off it looks fantastic. Every frame is just perfection. The colours, the animation. It's all really impressive.
The story and characters are amazing too. The script is gorgeous. It is a familiar type of story but it has so many elements that change it around and prevent from being stale. The characters are fully realised, you understand them both so much
I think the strongest part is the theming. It is just beautiful and woven into the film so effortlessly. It explores friendships, loneliness and death as well as live and living in such an amazing way. It isn't scared to really dig deep into these topics and shove them in your face to look at. I can't express how amazing it was to watch the writer explore and play with these films in such a real way.
Definitely check it out. It is fantastic, you'll cry and smile.
Get ready to cry
WeAreLive20 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
A student who is a loner one finds out that one of his classmates Sakura Yamaguchi is suffering from a diseases which can lead to her death. Sakura tells the classmate about her illness and all she wants to do is spend all remaining she has with him.
This is a very emotional which I can gurandy anyone could cry when watching.
I wholeheartedly love this movie from the story, to the plot twist, to the animation and the voice acting.
The english dub was excellent please don't listen to the dub hating troll/morons if there are any in the reviews.
I recommend this movie to anyone. Even if you aren't into anime or romance.
This is a very emotional which I can gurandy anyone could cry when watching.
I wholeheartedly love this movie from the story, to the plot twist, to the animation and the voice acting.
The english dub was excellent please don't listen to the dub hating troll/morons if there are any in the reviews.
I recommend this movie to anyone. Even if you aren't into anime or romance.
A very good movie to see
pritamkushwaha-0635429 January 2021
I rarely cry by viewings a movie i found this movie by its wierd title bit after watching it i really cried its such a hear breaking movie
If you like the bitter sweet ending like your lie in april , angel beats then its a very good movie to see with its has element of good romance movie
If you like the bitter sweet ending like your lie in april , angel beats then its a very good movie to see with its has element of good romance movie
Slightly contrived tearjerker
briancham199431 January 2021
This film hits all the right notes emotionally, telling the story of two high schoolers, one an asocial loner and the other an impulsive girl about to die. I thought, "I've seen this before." It's the typical "manic pixie dream girl" plot combined with the contrived terminal illness tearjerker plot. And I was right, but only partially. The depth of the characters and plot go beyond a typical plot, with interesting developments and backstories that deviate from stereotypes. It was still rather contrived and the ending dragged on but for the most part it accomplishes what it set out to, a surprisingly deep and heartfelt story about life and death.
I just verified my account to write this review.
hematkandoriya19 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I've watched thousands of movie in last few years.whenever I watch one I just come to IMDb see it's rating and reviews and just like that go back. This is the first time I've written a review. This movie made me cry. Although I've never cried watching a movie.i was very shocked when sakura died and started crying immediately from that moment to the last minute. I was crying and sobing both at the time.
Honest and Simple
rti9-929-580319 April 2019
A quiet young high school student accidentally discovers that a popular classmate has a terminal illness. Awed by his unfazed reaction to the revelation of her short life, she starts to hang out with him. Knowing that her close friends would react over-dramatically like her family already does, she keeps it a secret from them since it would only make things harder for her. She finds comfort in the protagonist's detached personality because it allows her to be herself without being constantly reminded of death.
Characters with terminal illnesses have been used quite a lot in fiction. Unlike many of those, this movie doesn't rely on scenes of a physically struggling diseased person. What we get instead are lots of honest dialogues of two interesting characters as they bond and sincerely try to help each other.
The characters, the animation, and the colors are all simple but they all have a charm. Nothing stands out, but what is impressive is that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The storytelling really makes all the parts shine.
The movie and the book have the same plot, but the characters are slightly different. The core of their personalities are the same, but the way they talk and are shown in the movie feel more genuine. In the novel the protagonist keeps narrating the whole story and his thoughts and opinions contrast a lot to the reserved person in the movie. I prefer the movie by far. This is clearly a case of less is more.
Characters with terminal illnesses have been used quite a lot in fiction. Unlike many of those, this movie doesn't rely on scenes of a physically struggling diseased person. What we get instead are lots of honest dialogues of two interesting characters as they bond and sincerely try to help each other.
The characters, the animation, and the colors are all simple but they all have a charm. Nothing stands out, but what is impressive is that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The storytelling really makes all the parts shine.
The movie and the book have the same plot, but the characters are slightly different. The core of their personalities are the same, but the way they talk and are shown in the movie feel more genuine. In the novel the protagonist keeps narrating the whole story and his thoughts and opinions contrast a lot to the reserved person in the movie. I prefer the movie by far. This is clearly a case of less is more.
HONESTLY, THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN. I'VE NEVER CRIED SO MUCH WHILE WATCHING SOMETHING
visheshkumar-3073420 January 2021
My friend recommended me o watch this and all I want to say is that stop reading the reviews and go watch it now. This movie has a deep meaning of life and even if you're a cold hearted person, you will cry. Just go watch it. Best movie ever. I never expected to cry this much.
I want to eat my friend who suggested me this movie
garvita19928 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Very typical classic Bollywood trope
1. The girl is a red flag. Her character is portrayed as someone who loves to be around people, she is famous and has many friends. Now she chooses to share her last days and dying news with a guy who was already doing fine in life( whether he was an extreme loner or whatever he was living his own life 😂😂). Now this girl knows she'll be dying soon and she's also aware that her being with a guy either flirting or spending time with him can make him fall in love with her. And if she dies he would be left alone with the pain and sorrow. Yet she chose to be with him and make her dreams come true. That was selfish!!! He was alone before and now he's sad. And miss had her dreams fulfilled and now she's having a brand new life 💀💀 She literally used him. That bedroom scene where she tells him she's afraid of dying , bitch why are you dumping your emotional issues on someone you met a few days ago. He wasn't even that close of a friend. What about his mental state that someone confesses such things randomly before sleeping 😭😭
2. Even though her intention was to make him live a better life and later he got social and made friends, he wasn't doing that bad earlier. The only difference is she could've involved her friends to hangout with him as well and make him more comfortable.
3. Basically you're dying and you don't tell your best friend. That friend who would have made plans for shopping the next week and then you die 😂😂💀💀
3. Basically you're dying and you don't tell your best friend. That friend who would have made plans for shopping the next week and then you die 😂😂💀💀
Beautiful & Touching...
Xstal29 May 2020
A universal story on the cruelties of life but, more importantly, about the joys of life; the changes and affects two people can have on each other at the most difficult of times. The yearning we've all experienced for the magic that can exist between two people, when we don't have it, and the torrent of emotions it can bring forth.
Cherry blossoms and springs
sammyaklagade13 March 2021
I nearly missed this gem
BillyGreg30 October 2018
I saw Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai today, the second last day it was playing in my area. I had planned to see it earlier, missed it and gave up, until an opportunity came for me to see it at the last minute. I have to say, I am so glad I went.
Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai is a romance/ slice of life that explores the life of an introvert who learns that a girl is suffering from a pancreatic illness. Of course, it's in the synopsis, but for me, I don't think the synopsis lived up to the movie. It follows an emotional journey for the two main characters that is hard to describe without spoiling. The unlikely bond between the to seemingly opposite characters is a joy to see, and genuinely makes you smile and cry at the screen throughout the film.
Some of the best anime films have been released recently, such as Kimi no Na Wa and Koe no Katachi (Your Name and a Silent Voice), and while I am unsure if I found it necessarily better than these films, I definitely found it more emotional and more real than the others. There was not a part of this movie that wasn't beautifully animated and captivating. It isn't a drag to watch, bus just a really sweet and masterful film. Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai is one to see for sure.
Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai is a romance/ slice of life that explores the life of an introvert who learns that a girl is suffering from a pancreatic illness. Of course, it's in the synopsis, but for me, I don't think the synopsis lived up to the movie. It follows an emotional journey for the two main characters that is hard to describe without spoiling. The unlikely bond between the to seemingly opposite characters is a joy to see, and genuinely makes you smile and cry at the screen throughout the film.
Some of the best anime films have been released recently, such as Kimi no Na Wa and Koe no Katachi (Your Name and a Silent Voice), and while I am unsure if I found it necessarily better than these films, I definitely found it more emotional and more real than the others. There was not a part of this movie that wasn't beautifully animated and captivating. It isn't a drag to watch, bus just a really sweet and masterful film. Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai is one to see for sure.
Never cried for a movie, this one made me cry
slayouze11 January 2019
This movie hits me really hard in a good way. It has a special place in my heart.
Everything was good. The studio did a really good animation and the OST were very good aswell. They made Sakura very loveable and adorable, the voice actor did a VERY good job. About the opening, it was cheerful meanwhile the ending was sad but it really fit the ambience when the credits was rolling.
The only bad thing is that it was too short (1hour 40minutes) i wish it could be longer (2hours 30 minutes) so they can really give more to the plot and really emphasize the character's relationship. I felt like they still could of done a lot more character progressing in the movie, but again the short time frame they had to do it in really restricted their moves. I understand making a anime movie is hard since you have to build so much in so little time like the character's past and lives. So its ok for me because they did it pretty well.
And dont forget to stay till the end, there is a bonus scene that really complete the movie.
For those who still don't get why it's called "I want to eat your pancreas" here's the reason:
There's a myth(or some old ritual) that says eating a certain body part will make the one who eats it body part feel better (Ex: eat a liver for a better liver).
She tells him she wants to "eat his pancreas" because she wants to recover and live since she is secretly afraid of dying and puts up a front. Also in a religion, if you eat a part of someone it's believed that their soul will stay within you.
Which is why he says he wants to "eat her pancreas" since they've become very close and even though she'll die of her illness, he wants her to live on in him...
Overall i didnt get bored a single time while watching this movie. I've never cried in front of a movie and this one made me cry so much. You better watch this masterpiece, you won't regret i swear.
If you liked "A silent voice" or "Your name", from my personnal opinion, this movie is better than those two and i really liked them so you can see the scale.
Everything was good. The studio did a really good animation and the OST were very good aswell. They made Sakura very loveable and adorable, the voice actor did a VERY good job. About the opening, it was cheerful meanwhile the ending was sad but it really fit the ambience when the credits was rolling.
The only bad thing is that it was too short (1hour 40minutes) i wish it could be longer (2hours 30 minutes) so they can really give more to the plot and really emphasize the character's relationship. I felt like they still could of done a lot more character progressing in the movie, but again the short time frame they had to do it in really restricted their moves. I understand making a anime movie is hard since you have to build so much in so little time like the character's past and lives. So its ok for me because they did it pretty well.
And dont forget to stay till the end, there is a bonus scene that really complete the movie.
For those who still don't get why it's called "I want to eat your pancreas" here's the reason:
There's a myth(or some old ritual) that says eating a certain body part will make the one who eats it body part feel better (Ex: eat a liver for a better liver).
She tells him she wants to "eat his pancreas" because she wants to recover and live since she is secretly afraid of dying and puts up a front. Also in a religion, if you eat a part of someone it's believed that their soul will stay within you.
Which is why he says he wants to "eat her pancreas" since they've become very close and even though she'll die of her illness, he wants her to live on in him...
Overall i didnt get bored a single time while watching this movie. I've never cried in front of a movie and this one made me cry so much. You better watch this masterpiece, you won't regret i swear.
If you liked "A silent voice" or "Your name", from my personnal opinion, this movie is better than those two and i really liked them so you can see the scale.
*Cliche*
datausb16 November 2020
The main and heroine character's personality are too classic. The story and purpose of the movie is good, I think that's why this movie got 7,9 ratings. But the plot is easy to read. the song is good, but the soundtrack is nothing special.
When I want to watch anime or animation movie, the first thing i expect is the art, background art, complexity, etc. But this movie's art directing is like ordinary TV Series Anime, but i can't expect more because this is romance movie. The character arts are fine, but the most of background are blurred, the fireworks just like fireworks, and even the sakura is too bright, classic sakura anime things. Aniplex please, TV Shows is different to movie. give something wow please.
Like i said before, the story and purpose of the movie actually pretty good, but i gave the directing style like 5-6 point out of 10. They put many clues of the ending. and the plot ver-very cliche
When I want to watch anime or animation movie, the first thing i expect is the art, background art, complexity, etc. But this movie's art directing is like ordinary TV Series Anime, but i can't expect more because this is romance movie. The character arts are fine, but the most of background are blurred, the fireworks just like fireworks, and even the sakura is too bright, classic sakura anime things. Aniplex please, TV Shows is different to movie. give something wow please.
Like i said before, the story and purpose of the movie actually pretty good, but i gave the directing style like 5-6 point out of 10. They put many clues of the ending. and the plot ver-very cliche
World best movie in my life
sikhav-106936 February 2021
Alright
nolaquinn17 August 2020
If I had watched this movie a year ago, I might have given it a higher score, but after watching A Silent Voice and Your Name I can't give it more than this.
Plotwise, it's very similar to Your Lie in April but with an older cast. I preferred YLIA more, but that might be because it's a series and you get more attached to the characters before they die. A focal point about these types of stories is the impact the main protagonist has on someone else, but with this movie, it fell short on that end in my opinion; we didn't get to see any of his changed, nor am I sure how exactly she influenced him in the first place. In terms of romance, well obviously, this isn't a romantic story p, but I really liked how they portrayed the dynamic between the two. It was somewhat realistic and subtle.
My biggest issue might be with the characters. Sakura is the typical anime girl; super cheery and almost a bit annoying, and her agenda becomes clear after 10 minutes into the movie. Kyoko is beyond obnoxious; we are expected to accept that she is this awful because she is Sakura's best friend, yet A) her actions are completely unreasonable and B) we hardly get to see any interaction between the 2 to empathize with her and understand their friendship. Haruki on the other hand was extremely likable, he might have been the only reason why I enjoyed this movie. He seemed relatable, contrary to everyone and the progression of his feelings towards Sakura was well portrayed.
In terms of animation is was in a similar style to Your Name but slightly worse, i.e still pretty good. I can't say anything about the soundtrack.
This movie is meant to make you emotional, but to me it hardly did, especially compared to A Silent Voice, which had crying like a baby after a couple of minutes into it. This might be because Sakura didn't seem very realistic to me so I couldn't bring myself to care enough.
I'll give it props for 1) it's title and 2) for the interesting plot twist at the end.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad movie. The reason for the mediocre score is merely that no matter which aspect you like about this movie, I know at least one other anime movie that does it way better. And it's weaknesses, are just too bothersome.
Plotwise, it's very similar to Your Lie in April but with an older cast. I preferred YLIA more, but that might be because it's a series and you get more attached to the characters before they die. A focal point about these types of stories is the impact the main protagonist has on someone else, but with this movie, it fell short on that end in my opinion; we didn't get to see any of his changed, nor am I sure how exactly she influenced him in the first place. In terms of romance, well obviously, this isn't a romantic story p, but I really liked how they portrayed the dynamic between the two. It was somewhat realistic and subtle.
My biggest issue might be with the characters. Sakura is the typical anime girl; super cheery and almost a bit annoying, and her agenda becomes clear after 10 minutes into the movie. Kyoko is beyond obnoxious; we are expected to accept that she is this awful because she is Sakura's best friend, yet A) her actions are completely unreasonable and B) we hardly get to see any interaction between the 2 to empathize with her and understand their friendship. Haruki on the other hand was extremely likable, he might have been the only reason why I enjoyed this movie. He seemed relatable, contrary to everyone and the progression of his feelings towards Sakura was well portrayed.
In terms of animation is was in a similar style to Your Name but slightly worse, i.e still pretty good. I can't say anything about the soundtrack.
This movie is meant to make you emotional, but to me it hardly did, especially compared to A Silent Voice, which had crying like a baby after a couple of minutes into it. This might be because Sakura didn't seem very realistic to me so I couldn't bring myself to care enough.
I'll give it props for 1) it's title and 2) for the interesting plot twist at the end.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad movie. The reason for the mediocre score is merely that no matter which aspect you like about this movie, I know at least one other anime movie that does it way better. And it's weaknesses, are just too bothersome.
A heartwarming message
Bright_eyes_177 January 2019
I was intrigued by this anime from the get-go. The title itself was eye catching as I had never seen such a bizarre name, and I sat down to watch it as soon as I got the chance. 'I want to eat your pancreas' is about a young girl named Sakura who was diagnosed with a pancreatic illness, and told she had only a little time left to live. This film not only is beautiful aesthetically but also through the story it tells the audience. The message is to live everyday like it's your last! If you liked other anime such as 'your lie in april' or 'Kimi no Na wa' this is perfect for you.
Good but weird title
rasengan-405908 February 2019
Poor Kyoko
bored_bingewatcher29 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Let's start this review with adressing the title; the treatment of Sakura's best friend Kyoko is just appalling. Sakura is totally fine with this MC dude she never talked to before knowing her secret but can't tell her best friend. I get that she has her reasoning, but let's look at it from Kyoko's POV: you find out your best friend had less than a year to live, and confided about that in a new person in her life that basically replaced you as #1 friend. I would feel extremely insulted and just seeing the MC would feel like a slap in the face. But we gotta have a happy ending for this generic terminal romance film.
And yes, it is generic terminal romance, Sakura and MC being friends and not actually dating does not change that. I see how this is an intriguing idea, as the minutes 60-85 (between the uncomfortable r-scene and the dragged out fantasy sequence) are really good and have some very strong moments. But the rest of it is just painfully boring!
The first hour, MC and Sakura don't seem to actually get along. She's hyperactive, which is unrealistic given her illness, and the MC is boring and doesn't show any emotion towards her. And because the MC doesn't seem to care or enjoy himself, I don't either. Even though he's an introvert who has issues showing emotions, we see this plot from his POV and I just didn't feel it.
Here's how you write this plot correctly; MC finds Sakura's 'Living with Dying' They agree to hang out and do stuff together during her remaining time on earth, just to have fun with no emotions attached, as a dying girl can not afford to bond with someone. Their classmates-with-platonic benefits situation leads the MC to gradually grow attached to Sakura nonetheless, resulting in for instance, the scene at the fireworks where he asks if she's really going to die and she acts uncaring about it, forcing him to hide his emotions (prob the best moment in the film).
All that criticism aside, I have to reiterate minute 60 to 85 or so are good. I also like that the message is more nuanced than the usual 'live life, be social', in that Sakura learns the other side of the coin to not define herself solely in relation to others. And the fact that generally, Sakura the terminally ill girl is not portrayed as some patron saint Mary Sue guardian angel (looking at you YLIA) already gives it a lot of leeway. So it's about a 4.5/10.
And yes, it is generic terminal romance, Sakura and MC being friends and not actually dating does not change that. I see how this is an intriguing idea, as the minutes 60-85 (between the uncomfortable r-scene and the dragged out fantasy sequence) are really good and have some very strong moments. But the rest of it is just painfully boring!
The first hour, MC and Sakura don't seem to actually get along. She's hyperactive, which is unrealistic given her illness, and the MC is boring and doesn't show any emotion towards her. And because the MC doesn't seem to care or enjoy himself, I don't either. Even though he's an introvert who has issues showing emotions, we see this plot from his POV and I just didn't feel it.
Here's how you write this plot correctly; MC finds Sakura's 'Living with Dying' They agree to hang out and do stuff together during her remaining time on earth, just to have fun with no emotions attached, as a dying girl can not afford to bond with someone. Their classmates-with-platonic benefits situation leads the MC to gradually grow attached to Sakura nonetheless, resulting in for instance, the scene at the fireworks where he asks if she's really going to die and she acts uncaring about it, forcing him to hide his emotions (prob the best moment in the film).
All that criticism aside, I have to reiterate minute 60 to 85 or so are good. I also like that the message is more nuanced than the usual 'live life, be social', in that Sakura learns the other side of the coin to not define herself solely in relation to others. And the fact that generally, Sakura the terminally ill girl is not portrayed as some patron saint Mary Sue guardian angel (looking at you YLIA) already gives it a lot of leeway. So it's about a 4.5/10.
More than a movie
ata-ince15 February 2021
Amazing
wwwtruckworthy3 March 2021
Well this movie is depiction of life. It showcases how unfair and uncertain life is. I really enjoyed the movie its emotional definitely but its also heartwarming and wholesome at the same time. Overall a must watch.
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