a great documentary, as the message at the end says the openness of the subjects makes the film

Vicious circle, built on failed social connections. Interesting inside view.

Interesting to see the change of culture and it's almost sad and jading to see love can be simplified to such base interactions.

One of the most shocking documentaries about the japanese nightlife.

It starts out wacky, bizarre and superficial, but this documentary gradually exposes the profoundly sad circumstances of everyone involved. It is to the director's great credit how effortless and unobtrusive this semi-Cinéma vérité film is.

My dream profession

The interviews are surprisingly candid, maybe the scope could have been bigger, interview some of the more normal patrons of the host bar (if they existed). But really, it's a damn solid doc.

I had no idea that this subculture existed, and still can't quite believe it. It starts out as little more than hilarious, but becomes a sad and profound look at the human condition.

At first it just appeared to be a interesting glimpse into a subculture I knew absolutely nothing about, but like all great documentaries, it keeps pulling back layers to create something thought-provoking, as opposed to just informative. In this case, these people are so emotionally unhealthy that it begins to say some really profound things about the twisted nature of love, relationships, dependence, etc, with an assured ease.

Wow wtf

An interesting documentary for this American to watch, giving glimpses into a culture I know little about. What begins as a simple look into Japanese male host clubs, delves deeper into how both the hosts and the women they entertain are affected by the relationships formed.