Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Apr 24 2024

Nagisa Shibuya cast in movie “Ano Ko wa Dare”

Nagisa Shibuya is cast for the lead role in horror movie “Ano Ko wa Dare.” Movie is directed by Takashi Shimizu (“Ju-on“). Also cast for the film are Ikoi Hayase, Soma Santoki, Towa Araki, Maya Imamori, Shun Aoi, Shota Sometani, Satoru Matsuo and Makita Sports. The promotional poster shows the bodies of 5 students and a teacher, but their reflection shows 6 students and the teacher. In addition, the first teaser trailer has been added on AsianWiki.

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

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Apr 23 2024

Teaser trailer & poster for movie “Boku ga Ikiteru, Futatsu no Sekai”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “Boku ga Ikiteru, Futatsu no Sekai” starring Ryo Yoshizawa. The film, directed by  Mipo O (“The Light Shines Only There“), follows a young man Dai Igarashi, who acts as an interpreter of his deaf mom, but tries to leave his small town. The film is also based on nonfiction novel “Ro no Ryoshin kara Umareta Boku ga Kikoeru Sekai to Kikoenai Sekai wo Ikikishite Kangaeta 30 no Koto” by Dai Igarashi.

“Boku ga Ikiteru, Futatsu no Sekai” will be released September, 2024 in Japan.

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Apr 23 2024

Teaser trailer & posters for movie “Cloud”

Teaser trailer and posters added for thriller film “Cloud” starring Masaki Suda. Filming for “Cloud” took place from November 25, 2023 and finished December 22, 2023, with Kiyoshi Kurosawa (“Tokyo Sonata“) having written and directed the film. Caption on the teaser posters with Masaki Suda states “Everday life is destroyed” and the second teaser poster states “I am targeted by madness.’

“Cloud” will be released September 27, 2024 in Japan.

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Apr 22 2024

Ren Meguro & Hayato Sano cast in movie”Trillion Game”

Ren Meguro & Hayato Sano are cast in live-action film “Trillion Game.” The film is based on manga series “Trillion Game” by Riichiro Inagaki and a sequel to 2023 TBS drama series “Trillion Game.” Ren Meguro and Hayato Sano will reprise their respective roles of Haru Tennoji and Manabu Taira from the TBS drama series. The screenplay for the live-action film is set after the end of the drama series. In addition, the first teaser trailer for the movie can be viewed at AsianWiki.

“Trillion Game” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Apr 19 2024

Yuya Yagira & Yuina Kuroshima cast in movie “Arata Natsume Getting Married”

Yuya Yagira and Yuina Kuroshima are cast in movie “Arata Natsume Getting Married.” The film is based on manga series “Natsume Arata no Kekkon” by Taro Nogizaka and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (“Sanada 10 Braves“). Meanwhile, the first teaser trailer and teaser poster has been added on AsianWiki. The teaser trailer starts with Yuya Yagira as Arata Natsume staring through the glass in a prison visitation room and proposing to serial killer Shinju Shinagawa played by Yuina Kuroshima.

“Arata Natsume Getting Married” will be released September 6, 2024 in Japan.

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Apr 18 2024

Teaser trailer & poster for movie “Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards”

Teaser trailer and poster added for live-action film “Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards” starring Raul and Natsuki Deguchi. Movie is based on manga series “Akabane Honeko no Bodyguard” by Masamitsu Nigatsu and directed by Junichi Ishikawa. Lead female actress Natsuki Deguchi and supporting actors Daiken Okudaira and Hikaru Takahashi were announced today as appearing in the film. Character posters of Natsuki Deguchi as Honeko Akabane, Daiken Okudaira as Sumihiko Somejima, and Hikaru Takahashi as Nei Togeya are below.

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

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Apr 11 2024

Main trailer and poster for movie “Kingdom 4”

Main trailer and poster added for live-action film “Kingdom 4” starring Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Kanna Hashimoto. Movie is based on manga series “Kingdom” by Yasuhisa Hara and is the fourth installment in the Kingdom movie franchise that began with the 2019 movie “Kingdom.” Caption on the poster states “An unforgettable battle begins.” Story for “Kingdom 4” takes place immediately after “Kingdom 3.”

“Kingdom 4” will be released July 12, 2024 in Japan.

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Apr 9 2024

Trailer and poster for movie “Kuchinai Sakura”

Trailer and poster added for movie “Kuchinai Sakura” starring Hana Sugisaki. The mystery-suspense film is based on 2015 novel “Kuchinai Sakura” by Yuko Yuzuki (“The Blood of Wolves“) and directed by Hiroto Hara (“Tokyo City Girl“). The trailer begins with successive captions that states “Stalker murder, police scandal, friend’s death.” Caption on the poster states “Believe me.” In addition, more supporting actors has been announced for the film. They are Kokoro Morita, Minosuke Bando, Taro Suruga, Yuya Endo, Soko Wada, and Tomoko Fujita. 

“Kuchinai Sakura” will be released June 21, 2024.

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Apr 8 2024

Trailer & poster for Netflix movie “City Hunter”

Trailer & poster added for Netflix movie “City Hunter” starring Ryohei Suzuki and Misato Morita. Movie is based on manga series “City Hunter” by Tsukasa Hojo, which was previously adapted into 2011 SBS drama series “City Hunter” starring Lee Min-Ho & Park Min-Young. Also newly announced today as supporting cast members for the movie are Tetta Sugimoto, Ayame Misaki, and Takaya Sakoda.

“City Hunter” will be available to stream from April 25, 2024.

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Apr 4 2024

Ryusei Onishi cast in movie “We Don’t Know Love Yet”

Ryusei Onishi is cast for the lead role and Airu Kubozuka, Nagisa Saito, Riko, Soya Igari, and Sara Shida are also cast in teen-romance live-action film “We Don’t Know Love Yet.” Movie is based on manga series “Koi wo Shiranai Bokutachi wa” by Minami Mizuno and directed by Mai Sakai. Ryusei Onishi will play Eiji Aihara. He is a first year high school students, surrounded by friends, and experiences true love.

“We Don’t Know Love Yet” will be released August 23, 2024 in Japan.

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