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On his first day at a new job, the reserved and introverted Shima steps into an elevator and into the orbit of his soon-to-be boss, Togawa – a gruff, chain-smoking man nursing a hangover. Their initial encounter is far from charming, yet Shima finds himself inexplicably drawn to the kindness lurking beneath Togawa’s abrasive exterior. As they work side‑by‑side in a mundane Tokyo office, an unexpected connection blossoms between the two very different men. But Shima carries scars from a past workplace romance that ended in betrayal, while Togawa wrestles with his own demons and a seemingly casual addiction to cigarettes and alcohol. This is not a story of easy love; it’s a quiet, achingly real exploration of two wounded souls learning to trust again. Every stolen glance, each hesitant touch, and the heavy silences between them speak louder than words. Adapted faithfully from Yoneda Kou’s acclaimed manga, *No Touching At All* strips away all melodrama to deliver a raw, atmospheric, and deeply moving portrait of queer love in a world that rarely makes room for it.

Itakura Yoko

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Amano Chihiro

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Takahashi Natsuko

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Yonehara Kousuke

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Taniguchi Masashi

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Tomita Sho

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Korechika Atsushi

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Aikawa Juri

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Matsuda Shoichi

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Psychological

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Adapted From A Manga

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mangaLover_92

December 2024

9/10

I've read Yoneda Kou's manga dozens of times, and this adaptation honestly gave me chills. The dialogue is lifted straight from the pages, and the actors capture the characters’ inner pain perfectly. Yes, some of Shima's sass is lost, but the raw emotion in the elevator scene and the moment by the window made me cry all over again. A loving tribute that works as its own quiet masterpiece.

frame_by_frame

September 2024

7/10

Visually, this film is a lesson in restraint. The long takes and deep focus let you sit in the characters' loneliness – I loved how Togawa is always bathed in warm light while Shima stays in cool shadows until they finally touch. But the camera often stays too far away, robbing us of crucial facial expressions. Beautiful framing, but at times it feels like watching a painting rather than a living story.

heart_on_sleeve

March 2025

8/10

I know some people say there's no chemistry, but I felt every awkward glance and hesitant hand touch between Shima and Togawa. This isn't a flashy romance – it's two broken people slowly letting down their walls. The cigarette‑box symbolism broke me, and when Togawa finally says 'I'll wait', my heart just melted. It's quiet, but it's so, so romantic if you let yourself feel it.

logic_before_love

November 2024

6/10

I appreciate the attempt at realism, but the pacing drags so much that I struggled to stay engaged. Shima's character is almost too passive – I couldn't quite buy his instant attraction to Togawa, especially after his traumatic past. The lack of internal monologue (which the manga had) leaves his motivations murky. A decent effort, but not a satisfying narrative for me.

consentmatters

January 2025

7/10

I had mixed feelings about the power dynamic here – Togawa is Shima's boss, and some of his early 'jokes' came across as pressuring. But the film is smart enough to address that unease head‑on, and it ultimately shows a relationship built on mutual vulnerability rather than coercion. The scene where Shima says he can't stop repeating his mistakes is a painfully honest take on trauma. Worth watching for the nuanced conversation it sparks.