I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018)
Japanese · Animation / Drama · 108 min · G
★ 8.2 Solid 1,860 ratings
Released 1 Sept 2018
Page updated 3 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.2 from 1,860 ratings on TMDB
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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What the audience says
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas rates well above most Japanese films. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 1,860 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of Japanese animation, leaning drama, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 1,860 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shinichiro Ushijima
Cast
Mahiro Takasugi
Haruki Shiga (voice)
Lynn
Sakura Yamauchi (voice)
Yukiyo Fujii
Kyoko Takimoto (voice)
Yuma Uchida
Takahiro (voice)
Jun Fukushima
Issei Miyata (voice)
Atsuko Tanaka
Haruki's Mother (voice)
Where to watch in Japan
U-NEXT
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Amazon VideoFOD
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.2/10 on audience ratings. 1h 48m of Japanese animation, leaning drama, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
You can stream I Want to Eat Your Pancreas in Japan on U-NEXT.
When is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas coming to streaming?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is already streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas family friendly?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is rated G, suitable for family viewing.
What language is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas in?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is a Japanese film (Animation / Drama).
