I Want To Eat Your Pancreas Netflix

Okay, Okay, Hear Me Out... I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. On Netflix.

Yep, I said it. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. On Netflix. A title that makes you do a double-take, right? Like, did I accidentally wander onto a cannibalism support group forum?

But, wait! Before you call the authorities, it’s an anime movie! A super popular, allegedly tear-jerking anime movie. And I have some thoughts. Controversial thoughts, maybe. Prepare yourselves.

It's… Fine? Just Fine?

Look, I get it. Terminal illness. Budding romance. Existential angst. It’s a recipe for emotional manipulation. I’m not saying it's bad. But, am I the only one who found it… just… *okay*?

Everyone hyped it up! Crying emojis galore. People claiming they needed boxes of tissues! Me? I used maybe one tissue for a rogue sniffle. I felt... betrayed by my lack of deep sorrow.

I mean, the premise is wild. A high school loner finds a diary belonging to a popular girl who's dying from a pancreatic disease. She wants to live life to the fullest. He… well, he’s there.

The "Profound" Quotes That Made Me Roll My Eyes

Oh, the quotes! Deep stuff like, "Life is about making choices," and, "Even boring days can be precious." Groundbreaking! My fortune cookie has more insightful things to say.

I'm not saying the sentiments are wrong. I’m just saying they felt… forced. Like the movie was desperately trying to be profound. Maybe *too* desperately.

And the ending? Don't even get me started. Let’s just say I saw it coming from a mile away. Predictability isn't always a bad thing. But, in this case, it just felt… bland.

Maybe I'm Just Heartless? (Probably)

Okay, I'm prepared to admit that maybe, just maybe, I’m a robot. A cold, unfeeling robot who is incapable of experiencing genuine human emotion. My therapist would probably agree.

But seriously, is it possible the movie is just overhyped? Did the massive wave of hype create expectations that were impossible to meet? Is it the power of suggestion?

Perhaps I went in *expecting* to cry buckets. Which then ironically prevented me from actually crying. It's a real conundrum.

Don't Get Me Wrong, It's Not All Bad.

The animation is beautiful! Like, seriously stunning visuals. The characters are well-designed, even if their personalities felt a little… cardboard-y.

And the voice acting is solid. Both the Japanese and English dubs are well-done. I genuinely appreciated that aspect of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.

So, maybe I am being a bit harsh. It's a perfectly watchable movie. Just don't expect to have your entire world shattered. Save those tissues for something truly heartbreaking... like accidentally deleting your game save.

So, Should You Watch It?

If you're a fan of anime tearjerkers, definitely give it a try. Go in with an open mind! Don't expect the waterworks to start flowing immediately.

Just remember: hype can be deceiving! Form your own opinion! And if you cry? Congrats! You're a normal, feeling human. I salute you. Maybe send me some of those tissues. I'm feeling a little left out.

But, if you're like me and you just… shrug? Well, at least you can say you saw it. Now you can join my club of lukewarm reactions to I Want to Eat Your Pancreas on Netflix.