Rena Takeda is cast in movie “Shin Samejima Jiken.” The film is written and directed by Jiro Nagae (“Liar! Uncover the Truth“). In addition, the first teaser trailer and a still image of Rena Takeda in the movie has been released.
“Shin Samejima Jiken” will be released November 27, 2020 in Japan.
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Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “The Door into Summer” starring Kento Yamazaki, Kaya Kiyohara, and Naohito Fujiki. Movie is based on novel “The Door into Summer” by U.S. sci-fi writer Robert A. Heinlein and directed by Takahiro Miki (“Fortuna’s Eye“). In addition, supporting cast members have been announced for the film: Natsuna Watanabe, Hidekazu Mashima, Taizo Harada, Rin Takanashi, Kenta Hamano, and Tomorowo Taguchi.
“The Door into Summer” is now set for release February 19, 2021 in Japan.
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Kenichi Matsuyama and Tsuyoshi Muro are cast in movie “Kawapperi Mukoritta.” The film is based on novel Kawapperi Mukoritta” by movie director Naoko Ogigami (“Close-Knit“) and she also directs the film. Filming for the movie begins early September, 2020 and finishes October, 2020. Shooting will take place in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
“Kawapperi Mukoritta” will be released 2021 in Japan.
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Teaser trailer and poster added for live-action film “Liar x Liar” starring Hokuto Matsumura & Nana Mori. Movie is based on manga series “Liar x Liar” by Renjuro Kindaichi and directed by Saiji Yakumo. The film follows an unusual romance between non-blood related siblings. One is a germaphobe and the other is a bit of a player with the girls.
“Liar x Liar” will be released sometime next year in Japan.
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Main trailer added for boxing film “Underdog” starring Mirai Moriyama & Takumi Kitamura. The film also features the pairing of director Masaharu Take and screenwriter Shin Adachi. They previously collaborated on 2014 award-winning boxing film “100 Yen Love.” Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Flowers” by singer Huwie Ishizaki. Theme song “Flowers” is also featured in the main trailer. Also, more castings has been announced for the film. They are Asami Mizukawa, Kumi Takiuchi, Minori Hagiwara, Ami Tomite, Ryutaro Ninomiya, Mami Kumagai, Morio Kazama, and Akira Emoto.
“Underdog” will be released November 27, 2020 in Japan.
Read more »Teaser poster and release date added for movie “Awake” starring Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryuya Wakaba. The film is written and directed by Atsuhiro Yamada (“Happy Ending“). Caption on the teaser poster states in Japanese “That is the best feeling that I have experienced, after waking up from the bottom.” The film follows Ryo Yoshizawa as Eiichi. He once aspired to become a shogi player and trained hard for it, but he now writes shogi software programs. He faces an old nemesis in shogi player Riku played by Ryuya Wakaba.
“Awake” is now set for release December 25, 2020 in Japan.
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Main trailer and poster added for movie “Food Luck” starring Naoto & Tao Tsuchiya. Movie is written and directed by veteran actor Jimon Terakado. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Yokuwarae” by Hip hop group Ketsumeishi. Theme song “Yokuwarae” also appears in the trailer.
“Food Luck” will be released November 20, 2020 in Japan.
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Actress Yuko Takeuchi was found deceased around 2AM on September 27, 2020 by her actor husband Taiki Nakabayashi. Her husband found Yuko Takeuchi hanging at their home in Shibuya, Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department are investigating her death as a suicide. Yuko Takeuchi has starred in many award winning films and drama series like “The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine,” “Be with You,” “Strawberry Night,” and “A Long Goodbye.” Our condolences goes out to her family and friends.
Teaser poster and release date added for movie “Tengaramon” starring Haruma Miura. The film is a biopic and based on the life of Tomoatsu Godai. Movie is directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka (“Ask This of Rikyu“) and scripted by Eriko Komatsu. Meanwhile, below are still images from the movie.
“Tengaramon” will be released December 11, 2020 in Japan.
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Main trailer and poster added for movie “Bolt” starring Masatoshi Nagase. The film consists of three different stories directed and scripted by Kaizo Hayashi. All three stories have something to do with the after effects of an earthquake.
“Bolt” will be released December 11, 2020 in Japan.
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