Flavors of Youth

Flavors of Youth is an animated drama and romance set across three different cities in China. The film presents three distinct stories centered on the experiences of the younger generation as they navigate the transition into adulthood. Through themes of first love, family bonds, and nostalgia, the characters reflect on their childhood memories and seek comfort in the past amidst the pressures of modern urban life.

The production was a collaboration between CoMix Wave Films and Haoliners Animation. It was directed by Yoshitaka Takeuchi, Li Haoling, and Xiaoxing Yi. For Yi, this film precedes the works Godspeed and The Open Door. The voice cast features Taito Ban as Xiao Ming, alongside Mariya Ise, Minako Kotobuki, Haruka Shiraishi, Hiroki Yasumoto, and Takeo Otsuka.

Released on August 4, 2018, the movie has a runtime of 74 minutes. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 595 votes. Film critics provided a slightly lower score of 6/10 based on 6 reviews.