Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Jun 19 2024

Ryoko Yonekura cast in movie “Gekijoban Doctor-X”

Ryoko Yonekura is cast in movie “Gekijoban Doctor-X.” The movie version follows the popular TV Asahi drama series “Doctor-X,” with Ryoko Yonekura playing highly skilled freelance surgeon Michiko Daimon. Also cast for the movie and reprising their roles from the drama series are Kei Tanaka, Yuki Uchida, Mio Imada, Masanobu Katsumura, Kosuke Suzuki, Kenichi Endo, Ittoku Kishibe, and Toshiyuki Nishida. In addition, the first teaser trailer and teaser poster has also been released to promote the film.

“Gekijoban Doctor-X” will be released December, 2024 in Japan.

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Jun 12 2024

Trailer and poster for movie “Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards”

Trailer and poster added for upcoming live-action film “Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards” (literal title) starring Raul and Natsuki Deguchi. Movie is based on manga series “Akabane Honeko no Bodyguard” by Masamitsu Nigatsu and directed by Junichi Ishikawa (“Mixed Doubles“). The movie’s theme song has also been announced, which is “Breakout” by boy band Snow Man. Lead actor Raul is a member of Snow Man as well. The theme song “Breakout” plays during the main trailer. Caption on the poster states “We will protect Honeko Akabane even at the cost of our lives.”

“Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards” will be released August 2, 2024 in Japan.

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Jun 10 2024

Non cast in movie “The Hotel of my Dream”

Actress Non is cast for the lead role in movie “The Hotel of my Dream” (literal title). The movie is based on 2012 novel “Watashi ni Fusawashi Hotel” by Asako Yuzuki (“The Many Faces of Ito“) and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (“Trick: The Movie“). The comedy film is largely set at the Hilltop Hotel in Tokyo, where filming took place in February, 2024.

“The Hotel of my Dream” will be released December, 2024 in Japan.

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Jun 6 2024

Yuki Amami cast in movie “Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo”

Yuki Amami is cast for the lead role in movie “Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo.” The movie is based on children’s novel series “Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo” by Reiko Hiroshima and will have Hideo Nakata (“Stolen Identity“) directing the movie adaptation. The film revolves around a strange candy shop run by a mysterious woman named Beniko (Yuki Amami). The candy sold there is able to grant any wish. For Yuki Amami’s transformation into Beniko, she underwent 3 hours of daily makeup application to play the character. The first teaser trailer can be viewed at AsianWiki as well.

“Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo” will be released December 13, 2024 in Japan.

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May 31 2024

Trailer and poster for movie “Ano Ko wa Dare”

Trailer and poster added for horror film “Ano Ko wa Dare” starring Nagisa Shibuya, Ikoi Hayase, & Soma Santoki. The film, directed by Takashi Shimizu (“Ju-on“), is set at a summer school classroom where a girl that shouldn’t be there causes problems. The trailer begins with captions that states “There is a student in this classroom who shouldn’t be here.” Caption on the poster also states same thing.

“Ano Ko wa Dare” will be released July 19, 2024 in Japan.

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May 30 2024

Trailer for movie “Great Absence”

Trailer added for movie “Great Absence” starring Mirai Moriyama and Tatsuya Fuji. Movie is written and directed by Kei Chika-ura and held its world premiere last September at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The film follows the relationship between a father and son who have not seen each other in 20 years. The main trailer begins with the voice from an emergency operator asking “Is it a crime? Is it an accident?” Tatsuya Fuji as Yohji replies “It’s a crime.”

“Great Absence” will be released July 12, 2024 in Japan.

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May 22 2024

Starring cast and first teaser trailer for movie “Hero’s Island”

Satoshi Tsumabuki, Suzu Hirose, Masataka Kubota, & Eita Nagayama are cast in movie “Hero’s Island.” Movie is based on 2018 novel “Takarajima” by Junjo Shindo and directed by Keishi Ohtomo (“Rurouni Kenshin“). The film follows four people who were friends growing up in Okinawa after the war. They would raid the nearby U.S. military to steal supplies, but one time their friend On (Eita Nagayama) was chased by U.S. soldiers and disappeared. The other friends still look into his disappearance as adults. Meanwhile, the first teaser trailer for the movie has also been added on AsianWiki.

“Hero’s Island” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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May 14 2024

Main cast for movie “Bokura wa Jinsei de Ikkai dake Mahou ga Tsukaeru”

Yusei Yagi, Yuki Inoue, Kaito Sakurai, & Taiga Tsubaki are cast in movie “Bokura wa Jinsei de Ikkai dake Mahou ga Tsukaeru.” Movie is scripted by Osamu Suzuki (“Love x Doc“) and directed by Mahito Kimura (“Ao Haru Ride“). The film is set in a village where boys there can use magic once in their life when they turn 18, but they must use it within 2 years. Four boys think about what they will use it for.

“Bokura wa Jinsei de Ikkai dake Mahou ga Tsukaeru” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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