Mengeki! (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2012, Mengeki! is a drama and comedy film directed by Ryō Shiki, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Hongo is soon thirty years old and is wondering whether it will happen for him or he should find another career path. Additional pressure is building up because he wants to marry Miyo, his girlfriend. When the couple visit Miyo's parents Hongo commits the mistake of claiming being the manager of a popular ramen restaurant, which will soon be featured on television. Needless to say Miyo's parents decide to pay a visit. Hongo's acting chops are really needed now, as are his friends in the industry.
Who’s in it. Mengeki! stars Shintaro Akiyama, Kousei Amano, Sho Aoyagi and Takatoshi Kaneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Mengeki! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mengeki! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mengeki! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mengeki! (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mengeki! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mengeki! worth watching?
- Mengeki! holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mengeki!?
- Mengeki! stars Shintaro Akiyama, Kousei Amano, Sho Aoyagi, Takatoshi Kaneko and Shingo Kazami.
- When was Mengeki! released?
- Mengeki! was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.