Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- sentimental
- intimate
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the anthology as a polished and sentimental portrait of Chinese cities, with strong backgrounds outweighing weaker character animation.
What sets it apart
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The film presents three distinct youth stories set in different Chinese cities.
Critical reception specifically praises the polished background art and the portrayal of China's beautiful cities.
Each story centers on memories, relationships, or transitions associated with youth and coming of age.
The film is identified as slice of life and builds its drama from everyday experiences across modern Chinese settings.
Films like Flavors of Youth, and why
The Garden of Words
anthology structure, wistful coming of age themes, and emotionally delicate animated storytelling
Your Name
CoMix Wave-associated visual polish, youthful romance, and contemplative urban atmosphere
Only Yesterday
slice of life storytelling, bittersweet nostalgia, and intimate attention to ordinary relationships
Movie Details
- Directors
- Joshua, Li Haoling, Yoshitaka Takeuchi
- Release Date
- 2018-08-04
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (595)
Cast
- Taito Ban
- Mariya Ise
- Minako Kotobuki
- Haruka Shiraishi
- Hiroki Yasumoto
- Takeo Otsuka
- Ikumi Hasegawa
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Flavors of Youth about?
- Three tender animated stories trace the textures of youth, love, friendship, and change across modern China.
- What is Flavors of Youth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Flavors of Youth as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Flavors of Youth violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Flavors of Youth.
- What did critics think of Flavors of Youth?
- Critics broadly viewed the anthology as a polished and sentimental portrait of Chinese cities, with strong backgrounds outweighing weaker character animation.
- Which films are like Flavors of Youth?
- Films with a similar feel include The Garden of Words, Your Name, and Only Yesterday.
- How long is Flavors of Youth?
- Flavors of Youth runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch Flavors of Youth?
- In United States, Flavors of Youth streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
