Koiko no Mainichi (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1989, Koiko no Mainichi is an animation, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Noboru Ishiguro, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinjuku gangster Sabu and his young wife Koiko try to live a normal life, despite the interferences of gang politics and criminal deals. After she saves his life, Sabu's gang-boss, Tominaga, falls in love with Koiko, and sends Sabu into increasing dangerous situations, hoping to cause his arrest, and thus obligate himself to "take care" of Koiko while Sabu is in prison.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Koiko no Mainichi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Koiko no Mainichi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Koiko no Mainichi tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Koiko no Mainichi (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Koiko no Mainichi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Koiko no Mainichi worth watching?
- Koiko no Mainichi holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Koiko no Mainichi released?
- Koiko no Mainichi was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.