Love Strikes! (2011): movie guide

What is Love Strikes! about?

Set one year after the drama series "Moteki." 31-year-old Yukiyo Fujimoto doesn't have money, dreams or a girlfriend. He has left his job at a staffing firm and is attempting to start a new life by working as a writer for a news site. Suddenly, Yukiyo experiences "moteki" - a period when a man becomes suddenly popular with woman. Cute magazine editor Miyuki, pure and naive office worker Rumiko, beautiful shop assistant Ai and beautiful, but tough co-worker named Motoko all become interested in Yukiyo. He tries to calm down, but is shaken by the interests of these women.

Cast highlights

Love Strikes! features Mirai Moriyama, Masami Nagasawa, Kumiko Aso, Riisa Naka, Yoko Maki, Hirofumi Arai. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2011-09-23. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (40 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Love Strikes!?

Love Strikes! is listed as Comedy, Romance, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Love Strikes!?

Love Strikes! runs about 118 minutes.

Who stars in Love Strikes!?

Cast highlights include Mirai Moriyama, Masami Nagasawa, Kumiko Aso, Riisa Naka, Yoko Maki, Hirofumi Arai.

Does Cinema Box stream Love Strikes!?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.