Love & Pop
1998, Japanese. Directed by Hideaki Anno.
Schoolgirls by day... Call girls by night...
Tokyo schoolgirl Hiromi and her friends engage in a practice known as enjo kosai, or "compensated dating", where older men pay young girls for dates. Hiromi plunges deeper into this world to raise money for an expensive ring.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Love & Pop
Love & Pop is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1998
- Original title
- ラブ&ポップ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akio Satsukawa, Hideaki Anno
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What Love & Pop is based on
Love & Pop is based on Topaz (1988) by Ryū Murakami.
1988
Topaz
By Ryū Murakami
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Love & Pop: quick answers
Is Love & Pop worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love & Pop?
Love & Pop runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Love & Pop have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love & Pop. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love & Pop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love & Pop is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Love & Pop on?
Love & Pop is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love & Pop?
If you liked Love & Pop, try Antiporno, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, Tokyo Decadence.
Who directed Love & Pop?
Love & Pop (1998) was directed by Hideaki Anno and stars Asumi Miwa, Kirari, Hirono Kudo.
What is Love & Pop based on?
Love & Pop is based on Topaz (1988) by Ryū Murakami.