Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

1h 37m · 2021 · Directed by Ayumu Watanabe · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2021) runs 1h 37m, directed by Ayumu Watanabe. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.

Genres: Animation, Drama, Family, Comedy

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)