---
title: "Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fukuchan-of-fukufuku-flats-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 266508
imdb_id: "tt3280522"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fukuchan-of-fukufuku-flats-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats is a 2014 Japanese comedy-drama film directed and written by Yosuke Fujita. The story centers on 32-year-old Tatsuo Fukuda, known by the nickname Fuku-chan, who is portrayed by Miyuki Oshima. Fuku-chan is a painter who lives in a run-down apartment complex called Fukufuku Flats, having moved to Tokyo more than ten years prior. He is characterized as a generous, light-hearted, and slightly chubby individual who spends his days working as a painter. The narrative follows his life until a woman from his past returns, which forces Fuku-chan to confront his long-standing fear of women. The production features a cast including Kanji Furutachi, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Kami Hiraiwa, and Asato Iida. Produced by Adam Torel, Naoko Arai, and Keiko Fujimura, the film has a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in Japan on March 23, 2014, with a subsequent release date of November 8, 2014. The film is also known by its Japanese title, Fukufukusou no Fukuchan.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yosuke Fujita
- **Networks / Studios**: Phantom Film, THE KLOCKWORX, Third Window Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miyuki Oshima** as *Tatsuo Fukuda*
- **Asami Mizukawa** as *Chiho Sugiura*
- **Yoshiyoshi Arakawa** as *Shimacchi (Takuro Shimaki)*
- **Tateto Serizawa** as *Norihiko Mabuchi*
- **Asato Iida** as *Akira Nonoshita*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats online?
Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats worth watching?
Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats and when was it released?
Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats is a feature film with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats?
Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats was directed by Yosuke Fujita.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/266508)
- [Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/266508/cast)
- [Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats | Third Window Films](https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/fukuchan-of-fukufuku-flats/)
- [Fuku-chan of FukuFuku Flats (2014) - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/11124-fuku-chan-of-fukufuku-flats?lang=en)
- [Fuku-chan of FukuFuku Flats - AsianWiki](https://asianwiki.com/Fuku-chan_of_FukuFuku_Flats)
- [Fuku-chan of FukuFuku Flats (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3280522/)

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