Happy-Go-Lucky Days

This Japanese animated drama is an omnibus collection of stories exploring various forms of romance and the emotional experiences that accompany them. The narrative follows several different couples, including childhood friends navigating the changes of adolescence, a teacher and student at a school for boys, and the complications surrounding the wedding of a former partner. These segments examine the value of different lifestyles and the transition of romantic pain into fond memories.

The film was directed by Takuya Sato, following his previous work on Fragtime. He also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Yasunori Ide and Yoriko Tomita. Produced by LIDENFILMS, the voice cast features Kana Hanazawa, Mikako Komatsu, Takahiro Sakurai, Seiichiro Yamashita, Ibuki Kido, and Kaori Ishihara.

Released in 2020 with a runtime of 54 minutes, the film received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb based on 181 votes, and a matching rating of 5.6/10 on TMDB from 22 votes.