Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

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Gyokou no Nikuko-chan premiered internationally at the 45th Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film was also screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival on August 22, 2021, where it won the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation. In October 2021, the film won the Korean Society of Cartoon and Animation Studies President's Prize at the Bucheon International Animation Film Festival. In the same month, it won the Jury Award at the Scotland Loves Animation Film Festival. The film was awarded the Animation Film Award at the 46th Hochi Film Awards in December 2021. In March 2022, the movie was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Film Award at the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize as well as the Annie Award for Best Indie Feature at the 49th Annual Annie Awards. Later that month, the film won the Excellence Award at the 25h Japan Media Arts Festival. Gyoukou no Nikuko-chan was licensed by GKIDS and received an American theatrical release as Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko on June 2, 2022. It was shown along with a screening of the television show Deji Meets Girl. The company published the film on Blu-ray and DVD on July 19, 2022.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Nikuko-chan

A jovial, hardworking single mom, Nikuko supports her daughter while leaving a troubled past behind.

Portrayed by Ootake Shinobu

Kikuko

Nikuko's independent and mature daughter, navigating life with her.

Portrayed by Cocomi

Studio

Studio 4°C

Season

Spring 2021

Start Date

2021-06-10

End Date

2021-06-10

Episodes

1

Type

Movie

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

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