Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Mar 22 2024

Trailer for movie “Confession”

Trailer added for suspense-thriller film “Confession” starring Toma Ikuta and Yang Ik-June. Movie is based on manga series “Kokuhaku: Confession” by Nobuyuki Fukumoto (“Kaiji“) and directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita (“My Back Page“) In addition, actress Nao has been cast to play character Sayuri Nishida. Her character died in a mountain climbing accident 16 years ago. The movie’s theme song is also featured in the trailer, which is played by rock band Maximum the Hormone. The title of the theme song has not yet been revealed.

“Confession” will be released May 31, 2024 in Japan.

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Mar 20 2024

Main trailer and poster for movie “Missing”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “Missing” starring Satomi Ishihara and Tomoya Nakamura. Movie is written and directed by Keisuke Yoshida (“Cafe Isobe“). The main trailer begins with Satomi Ishihara stating “There must be some very harsh words written again.” In the movie, Satomi Ishihara plays Saori. Her 3 year old daughter went missing, while the mother attended a concert.

“Missing” will be released May 17, 2024 in Japan.

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Mar 19 2024

Trailer and poster for movie “Who Were We?”

Trailer and poster added for movie “Who Were We?” starring Nana Komatsu & Ryuhei Matsuda. The film takes place on Sado Island, where two people who claim to have lost their memories meet and become attracted to each other. Tetsuya Tomina, who wrote and directed the film, became inspired to make the movie after seeing graves of unidentified people on Sado Island.

“Who Were We?” will be released May 31, 2024 in Japan.

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Mar 13 2024

Trailer & poster for movie “Sensei’s Pious Lie”

Trailer and poster added for movie “Sensei’s Pious Lie” starring Nao. Movie is based on manga series manga series “Sensei no Shiroi Uso” by Akane Torikai and directed by Koichiro Miki (“One In A Hundred Thousand“). Newly announced cast members for the film are Soya Igari, Ayaka Miyoshi, and Shunsuke Kazama. Soya Igari will play student Yuki Niizuma, Ayaka Miyoshi will play the main character’s best friend Minako Fuchino, and Shunsuke Kazama will play Masami Hayafuji (he’s the fiance of Minako Fuchino). The movie’s theme song has also been anounced as “Dokuhaku” by singer Yama.  The theme song is featured in the main trailer.

“Sensei’s Pious Lie” will be released July 5, 2024 in Japan.

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Mar 12 2024

Teaser trailer & posters for movie”Kuchinai Sakura”

Teaser trailer and character posters added for suspense-mystery film “Kuchinai Sakura” starring Hana Sugisaki. Movie is based on 2015 novel “Kuchinai Sakura” by Yuko Yuzuki and directed by Hiroto Hara (“Tokyo City Girl“). Also newly announced main cast members for the film are Riku Hagiwara, Kosuke Toyohara, & Ken Yasuda. The teaser trailer begins with the narrator stating “Suspense-mystery that exposes the darkness within the police.”

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

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Mar 7 2024

Trailer and poster for movie “Teasing Master Takagi-san”

Trailer and poster added for live-action film “Teasing Master Takagi-san” starring Mei Nagano and Fumiya Takahashi. Movie is based on manga series “Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san” by Soichiro Yamamoto and directed by Rikiya Imaizumi (“Little Nights, Little Love“). Story in the live-action film is set 10 years after the two main characters were middle school students. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Haruka” by singer Aimer. The theme song plays during the main trailer. Young actors Tamaki Shiratori and Jun Saito are also cast to play supporting characters in the movie.

“Teasing Master Takagi-san” will be released May 31, 2024 in Japan.

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Mar 5 2024

Ryo Yoshizawa cast in movie “Kokuhou”

Ryo Yoshizawa is cast for the lead role in movie “Kokuhou.” The film is based on 2017 novel “Kokuhou” by Shuichi Yoshida and directed by award winning director Sang-il Lee. Director Sang-il Lee previously worked with author Shuichi Yoshida for 2010 movie “Villain,” which was based on his 2007 novel “”Akunin.” For Kokuhou, Ryo Yoshizawa will play main character Kikuo. His strange fate leads him from being born to a yakuza member and eventually becoming a kabuki theater actor.

“Kokuhou” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Feb 27 2024

Trailer and poster for movie “Gobangiri”

Trailer and poster added for movie “Gobangiri” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Kaya Kiyohara. The film is set during the Edo period and follows former samurai Kakunoshin Yanagida (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi), who now lives in poverty with his daughter Kinu (Kaya Kiyohara). When he finds out the truth behind his wife’s death, he decides to take revenge. Movie is directed by Kazuya Shiraishi (“The Devil’s Path“).

“Gobangiri” will be released May 17, 2024 in Japan.

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Feb 23 2024

Teaser trailer & poster for movie “Kingdom 4”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “Kingdom 4” starring Kento Yamazaki. The film is a straight continuation of “Kingdom 3” and is based on manga series “Kingdom” by Yasuhisa Hara. The teaser trailer starts off with Kento Yamazaki as Shin laying on the battle field and clearly rattled. General Ohki (Takao Osawa) stands nearby and asks him “Is it tough Shin?” Caption on the teaser poster states “An unforgettable battle begins.”

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

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