Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko_
Original: 漁港の肉子ちゃん
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
Starring
Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko was released 5 years ago in 2021.
Overview
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her m...
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a Animation, Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (13)
Shinobu Otake
Nikuko-chan (voice)
Cocomi
Kikuko (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Ninomiya (voice)
Ikuji Nakamura
Sassan (voice)
Izumi Ishii
Maria (voice)
Atsushi Yamanishi
Zenji (voice)
Yuichi Yasoda
Old man at the aquarium / Other characters (voice)
Matsuko Deluxe
Darcia (voice)
Riho Yoshioka
Miu (voice)
Hiro Shimono
Lizard / Gecko (voice)
Rena Motomura
Kanemoto (voice)
Koko Ueno
Hozumi (voice)
RI
Raiizumi Inagaki
Penguin / Zenji's Niece (voice)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Original Title
漁港の肉子ちゃん
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (62 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko about?
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
How long is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
The cast of Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko includes Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae, Ikuji Nakamura, Izumi Ishii.
What is the rating of Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 62 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Animation
Drama
Family
Comedy