Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is the cutest, most colorful summer romance in anime — pure pop-art happiness.
Quick Info
- Japanese title: Cider no Yō ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru
- Release: 2021
- Director: Kyōhei Ishiguro
- Studio: Signal.MD & Sublimation
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Genre: Romance, Drama
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop — Official Trailer
Story (Spoiler-Free)
Cherry, a shy boy who writes haiku and hides behind big headphones, meets Smile, a bubbly girl who hides her braces behind a face mask. One summer in a shopping mall, through haiku, music and a lost vinyl record, they slowly find the words to say how they feel.
Main Characters
- Cherry — a shy haiku poet
- Smile — a cheerful livestreamer
- Mr. Fujiyama — an old man searching for a record
Why This Love Story Hits So Hard
- Bright pop-art colors
- A wholesome, low-drama love story
- Perfect summer mood
Fun Facts
- Available worldwide on Netflix
- Haiku are a key part of the story
- Directed by Kyōhei Ishiguro (Your Lie in April)
Our Verdict
8.0
Light, sweet and colorful — a smile in movie form.
Where to Watch Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Legally
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is on Netflix worldwide. Streaming catalogs change by country — use the Where to Watch button above to see every legal option in your region.
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