Karuizawa Syndrome (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1985, Karuizawa Syndrome is a comedy and animation film directed by Mizuho Nishikubo, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Kouhei Aizawa is a freelance cameraman who moves from Tokyo to Karuizawa with his roommate. He starts dating Kaoru, his roommate's sister as well as Noriko, the female head of a bosozoku.
Who’s in it. Karuizawa Syndrome stars Kaneto Shiozawa as Kouhei Aizawa (voice), Keiko Toda as Noriko Kuonji (voice), Yoshiko Sakakibara as Kaoru Matsunuma (voice) and Hideyuki Tanaka as Takanari Minowa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Karuizawa Syndrome has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karuizawa Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karuizawa Syndrome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karuizawa Syndrome (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karuizawa Syndrome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karuizawa Syndrome worth watching?
- Karuizawa Syndrome holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Karuizawa Syndrome?
- Karuizawa Syndrome stars Kaneto Shiozawa, Keiko Toda, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Hideyuki Tanaka and Hiromi Tsuru.
- When was Karuizawa Syndrome released?
- Karuizawa Syndrome was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.