is a 2021 Japanese anime film based on the novel of the same name by Kanako Nishi. It was produced by Studio 4°C and directed by Ayumu Watanabe. It was originally released in Japan in June 2021.
Plot
Cast +CharacterJapaneseNikukoShinobu OtakeKikukoCocomiNinomiyaNatsuki HanaeLizardHiro ShimonoGeckoHiro ShimonoSassanIkuji NakamuraMiuRiho YoshiokaDarciaMatsuko DeluxeMariaIzumi Ishii
Production The film was first announced in January 2021. It was produced by Studio 4°C and directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with Satomi Ooshima writing the scripts and Kenichi Konishi designing the characters. The film's main theme is "Image no Uta", performed by Kurumi Inagaki, and the end theme is "Taketen", performed by Greeeen.
Release The film was theatrically released in Japan on June 11, 2021. Internationally, it was licensed by GKIDS in North America, who screened the film in theaters in the region on June 3, 2022. It was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 19, 2022.
Reception Kim Morrissy from Anime News Network praised the film's animation and "true-to-life" story but criticized the characterization of the titular character.
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko grossed $1,706,970 at the box office.
Accolades YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival Axis: The Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Scotland Loves Animation Jury Award Hochi Film Award Best Animated Picture 2022 Japan Academy Film Prize Animation of the Year Annie Awards Best Animated Feature – Independent 25th Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award
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External links
Fortune Favors Lady Kikuko on IMDb