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The Obsessed

2025 · 98 min

A gentle, whimsical anime romance with musical moments, following a restless young man's shifting passions until a quiet encounter makes him pause.

Directed by
Wataru Takahashi
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Romance
Overview
Giuseppe is carried by passing passions—singing, insects, private investigation, embroidery—until one day in the park, he meets a quiet balloon seller. Something about her makes him pause.
How it feels
Whimsical, warm, romantic and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, love, obsession, music
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Wataru Takahashi
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Romance
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour6
Realism6
Romance6
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
animation, comedy, romance, music
Directed by
Wataru Takahashi
Written by
Miura Naoyuki
Starring
Masaya Sano, Moka Kamishiraishi, Hayato Kakizawa, Takahiro Yamamoto, Shinji Kawada, Nana Mizuki, Toshiyuki Morikawa
Cinematography
Yoshihiro Sekiya
Runtime
98 min
Country
Japan
Languages
Japanese

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