L♡DK (2014)
A charming Japanese romantic comedy about two high school students who become unexpected roommates — and maybe something more.
L♡DK - Movie Information
- Original Title: L♡DK
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Taisuke Kawamura
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 53m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, Tagalog
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 12, 2014 (Japan - G)
- Alternative Titles: L•DK (US), L DK (JP), L♡DK (PH)
- Production Companies: Toei Company, Kinoshita Group, TV Asahi, Kodansha, Toei Video Company, Oscar Promotion, Nippan Group Holdings, Bandai Visual, Dream Plus
- Production Countries: Japan
L♡DK - Plot
Aoi Nishimori's parents moved to another city for work, but Aoi didn't want to transfer to a new high school. She stays behind and lives in an apartment by herself. Shūsei Kugayama moves in next to Aoi's apartment. Shūsei is a very popular student at their high school. Due to a mistake, Aoi makes the sprinkler go off in his room. Until Shūsei's room is fixed, he stays with Aoi.
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L♡DK - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Taisuke Kawamura
Main Cast
- Ayame Goriki
- Kento Yamazaki
- Akiyoshi Nakao
- Rei Okamoto
- Anna Ishibashi
- Reiko Takashima
- Seiji Fukushi
- Miho Shiraishi
- Takashi Fujii
- Renn Kiriyama
Writers
- Yuko Matsuda
Producers
- Motoko Kimura
L♡DK - FAQs
Is L♡DK based on a manga?
Yes! L♡DK is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Ayu Watanabe, serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine. The manga ran from 2009 to 2015 and was a popular shojo romance, making it a natural fit for a live-action film adaptation.
Who are the main actors in L♡DK?
The film stars Ayame Goriki as Aoi Nishimori and Kento Yamazaki as the popular and aloof Shūsei Kugayama. The supporting cast includes Akiyoshi Nakao, Rei Okamoto, Anna Ishibashi, Seiji Fukushi, and Renn Kiriyama, among others.
What is L♡DK about?
L♡DK follows Aoi, a high school girl living alone after her parents relocate for work. When she accidentally triggers the sprinkler in her neighbor Shūsei's apartment — the most sought-after boy at school — he ends up moving in with her temporarily, sparking an unexpected and sweet romance.
Do Aoi and Shūsei end up together in L♡DK?
Without giving too much away, the film builds steadily toward a heartfelt resolution. The forced-cohabitation setup creates plenty of romantic tension, and viewers who enjoy slow-burn shojo romance will find the emotional payoff genuinely satisfying by the time the credits roll.
When was L♡DK released?
L♡DK was released in Japan on April 12, 2014, with a G rating. The film was produced by Toei Company alongside several Japanese production partners and became a well-received live-action adaptation of the beloved shojo manga series.
How long is L♡DK?
L♡DK runs for 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes). It's a comfortable length for a romantic comedy, giving the story enough room to develop the chemistry between the two leads without overstaying its welcome.
What genre is L♡DK?
L♡DK is a romantic comedy-drama. It blends the lighthearted humor of a classic shojo setup — two very different people forced to share a living space — with genuine emotional depth and a tender love story rooted in high school life.
What are some movies similar to L♡DK?
If you enjoyed L♡DK, you might love Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-, Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation, Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie, and The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie — all charming Japanese romantic anime films.
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