Mottainai Grandma
In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.
Mottainai Grandma (2020)
Unknown creator
At a glance
Countries
Japan
Ratings
TMDB users
8.0/10
1 votes
Rating consensus
80/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~80/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Keiko Toda
Grandma (voice)
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Mottainai Grandma (2020)
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