Cherry Magic! (Movie)

Cherry Magic! (Movie)

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SYNOPSIS

Cherry Magic! The Movie (Japanese: チェリまほ THE MOVIE ~30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい~) is a 2022 Japanese boys' love (BL) romantic comedy film, the live-action sequel to the 2020 drama and an adaptation of Yuu Toyota's (豊田悠) manga. Directed by Taiki Kazama and written by Riko Sakaguchi, it opened in Japanese theatres on April 8, 2022, running about 104 minutes and distributed by Asmik Ace.

Eiji Akaso and Keita Machida reprise their roles as Kiyoshi Adachi and Yuichi Kurosawa, the secretly dating office couple. With Adachi still able to read minds, the film picks up their happy relationship just as Adachi receives a job-transfer offer to Nagasaki, some 1,200 km away.

Torn between a career he wants and the man he loves, Adachi must weigh distance, doubt, and the future of their quiet relationship, as the couple faces its first real test of long-distance love and begins to think seriously about a life together. Returning cast members include Kodai Asaka, Yutaro, Takuya Kusakawa, Rei Sato, and Suzunosuke, with new additions such as Satoru Matsuo and the two leads' on-screen parents.

A warm, crowd-pleasing finale to the live-action story, the film earned over 400 million yen at the Japanese box office and expanded the franchise's reach across Asia. It can be streamed legally through U-NEXT and Netflix.

CONTENT DETAILS

Native Title
チェリまほ THE MOVIE 〜30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい〜
Original Title
Cherry Magic! (Movie)
Also Known As
Cheri Maho THE MOVIE, 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru Rashii: Gekijoban
Adaptation
Live-action film sequel; based on the Japanese manga "30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい" (Cherry Magic!) by Yuu Toyota (豊田悠).
Themes
Key Themes
Mind-ReadingLong-DistanceJob TransferOffice RomanceCommitmentFuture
Country
Language
Japanese
Networks
Duration
104 min
Aired Start
Aired End
Release Year
Content Rating
PG-13
Production Co

WATCH ON

U-NEXTNetflix

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Cherry Magic! The Movie (2022) is the live-action film sequel to the 2020 Japanese drama, from Yuu Toyota’s (豊田悠) manga.
  • The returning leads: Eiji Akaso as Adachi and Keita Machida as Kurosawa.
  • The conflict: a job transfer to Nagasaki (about 1,200 km) tests the couple with long-distance love.
  • Crew: directed by Taiki Kazama, written by Riko Sakaguchi, distributed by Asmik Ace; about 104 minutes.
  • Where to watch: legally on U-NEXT and Netflix; premiered April 8, 2022.

EDITOR’S VERDICT

7/10

Cherry Magic! The Movie gives the beloved drama couple a feature-length coda — warm and affectionate, if lower on the show's signature comedy and stakes.

The Pairing

Akaso and Machida slip back into Adachi and Kurosawa with the same tender chemistry; the long-distance dilemma gives the film its mild emotional pull.

What to Expect

  • Gentle continuation: more warm-fuzzy couple moments.
  • Lower stakes: a soft, easily resolved conflict.
  • For fans: best enjoyed after the 2020 drama.

The Verdict

A pleasant, fan-pleasing send-off; Cherry Magic! The Movie rewards viewers who loved the series, even if it is gentler than the original.

Editorial draft score: 7.0/10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Cherry Magic! The Movie (2022) about?

It is the live-action film sequel to the 2020 drama. Adachi, who can still read minds, receives a job-transfer offer to Nagasaki, and he and Kurosawa must face the prospect of a long-distance relationship.

Who stars in it?

Eiji Akaso and Keita Machida return as Adachi and Kurosawa, with Kodai Asaka, Yutaro, Takuya Kusakawa, Rei Sato, and Suzunosuke among the returning cast.

Who directed it?

It was directed by Taiki Kazama and written by Riko Sakaguchi, distributed by Asmik Ace.

When was it released and how long is it?

It premiered in Japanese theatres on April 8, 2022, with a running time of about 104 minutes.

Do I need to watch the 2020 drama first?

Yes, the film continues directly from the drama's ending.

Where can I watch it?

It is available to stream legally through U-NEXT and Netflix.

Is it a BL film?

Yes, it is a boys' love (BL) romantic comedy.

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