Meets the World (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2025, Meets the World is a drama film directed by Daigo Matsui, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Yukari, a 27-year old fujoshi fangirl who loves the popular yakiniku-themed pretty boy anime "Meat is Mine", ends up meeting Rai, a pretty but enigmatic bar hostess. As they become friends and roommates in Kabukicho, Yukari starts to get concerned about how Rai doesn't take care of herself and keeps talking about death. Yukari wants to make Rai less suicidal by finding her ex-boyfriend, who she suspects Rai still isn't over. At the same time Yukari attempts to date a decent guy, pressured by her mother and thinking that love might be the answer to set her life straight. Nevertheless, she ends up spending a lot of time with Rai's friend Asahi, a cheery and friendly (but married) host club boy. Based on the novel by Hitomi Kanehara.
Who’s in it. Meets the World stars Hana Sugisaki as Yukari, Kotona Minami as Rai, Rihito Itagaki as Asahi and Yu Aoi as Yuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Meets the World 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 Meets the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meets the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meets the World (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meets the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meets the World worth watching?
- Meets the World holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Meets the World?
- Meets the World stars Hana Sugisaki, Kotona Minami, Rihito Itagaki, Yu Aoi and Kiyohiko Shibukawa.
- When was Meets the World released?
- Meets the World was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.