I Want To Eat Your Pancreas Manga Movie

Okay, let’s talk about I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. Yes, that’s the real title. And yes, it’s a manga AND a movie.

I know what you're thinking: "That's... intense." Trust me, I thought the same. But everyone kept raving about it. So, I caved.

It's Supposed to be Sad, Right?

Here's the thing: supposedly, it’s a total tearjerker. People were sobbing, grabbing tissues, dramatically clutching their chests. Were they all okay?

I watched it. I waited. I even prepped a box of tissues. And… nothing. Maybe a slight sniffle. Was I emotionally stunted?

Honestly, I think it's *slightly* overhyped in the sadness department. Don't get me wrong, it's touching. But earth-shatteringly devastating? Not for me.

Let's be Real About the Title

The title, though? Still weird. Like, REALLY weird. “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” Sounds like a zombie anime gone wrong.

I get the symbolism, kinda. Sharing a part of someone means sharing their life. But still. Pancreas? Why not a less… visceral organ?

Perhaps the gallbladder would have worked better. Though, "I Want to Eat Your Gallbladder" isn't exactly a catchy romantic title either.

The Protagonist: Socially Awkward, Much?

Our main guy is... interesting. Let's call him "Awkward-kun." He’s basically a human wallflower. His superpower? Not caring about anything.

Then he finds a diary. Surprise! It belongs to Sakura Yamauchi, who has a terminal illness. They become friends. Predictable? Maybe.

But Awkward-kun. Dude needs a personality transplant. He’s so detached. It’s almost comedic.

Unpopular Opinion Time!

Okay, brace yourselves. Here comes my probably very unpopular opinion: I found some of the characters a bit… flat. Sorry, not sorry.

Sakura is lovely, bright, and facing a terrible situation. But she sometimes felt more like a plot device than a fully fleshed-out person.

There! I said it! Throw your tomatoes at me! I'm ready!

Still Worth Watching?

Despite my gripes, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas isn’t terrible. The animation is beautiful. The story is…unique.

It explores themes of friendship, mortality, and appreciating life. It's definitely thought-provoking.

Just don’t go in expecting the most devastating movie EVER. Maybe bring a single tissue, just in case. And try not to think too much about the title.

Final Verdict:

Watch it for the pretty visuals. Watch it for the philosophical musings. Watch it to see if YOU cry your eyes out.

But if you don't? Don't feel bad. Maybe you just have a stronger pancreas-eating aversion than others.

And hey, at least you can say you watched a movie called I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. That’s a conversation starter for sure.

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