Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

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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Feb 22 2024

Tori Matsuzaka, Koji Yakusho, & Kyoko Yoshine cast in movie “Yuki no Hana”

Tori Matsuzaka, Koji Yakusho, & Kyoko Yoshine are cast in movie “Yuki no Hana.” Movie is based on 1988 non-fiction novel “Yuki no Hana” by Akira Yoshimura and directed by Takashi Koizumi (“A Samurai Chronicle“). Tori Matsuzaka will play lead character Ryosaku Kasahara. Set during the late Edo period, Ryosaku Kasahar works relentlessly on a way to prevent the outbreak of smallpox. Koji Yukusho will play Teisai Hino, who is a fellow doctor, and Kyoko Yoshine will play the lead character’s wife Chiho Kasahara. For Tori Matsuzaka and Koji Yakusho, this will mark their 5th time working together.

“Yuki no Hana” will be released  January 24, 2025 in Japan.

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Feb 21 2024

Nao cast in live-action movie “Sensei’s Pious Lie”

Nao is cast in live-action movie “Sensei’s Pious Lie.” The movie is based  on manga series “Sensei no Shiroi Uso” by Akane Torikai and directed by Koichiro Miki (“Anonymous Noise“). The film will have Nao play high school teacher Misuzu Hara. A traumatic incident happened in her recent past with someone she knew. A student then turns to her for advice.

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

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Feb 13 2024

Masaki Suda cast in movie “Cloud”

Masaki Suda is cast in suspense-thriller film “Cloud.” Movie is written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa (“Tokyo Sonata“). The film follows a simple man (Masaki Suda) who encurs small grudges, that become amplified by the internet until his life is threatened. This is the first time actor Masaki Suda and director Kiyoshi Kurosawa has worked together. Filming for “Cloud” began November 25, 2023 and finished December 22, 2023.

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

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Feb 7 2024

Anne Watanabe is cast in movie “Kakushigoto”

Anne Watanabe is cast for the lead role in movie “Kakushigoto.” The film is based on 2011 novel “Uso” by Koji Kitakuni and directed by Kosai Sekine (“Kakushigoto“). Story for “Kakushigoto” is a human mystery tale with Anne Watanabe playing Chisako. She runs into a boy at night and sees that he has been physically abused. She takes him home and pretends to be his mother to keep him safe. The main trailer and poster has also been released for the film. The movie’s theme song of “Tears” by Hitsujibungaku is played during the trailer.

“Kakushigoto” will be released June 7, 2024 in Japan.

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Jan 30 2024

Teaser poster and release date for Netflix movie “The Parades”

Teaser poster and release date announced for Netflix distributed movie “The Parades” starring Masami Nagasawa. Movie is written and directed by Michihito Fujii (“The Journalist“). The film will have Masami Nagasawa play Minako. After she wakes up on the beach, she learns that she has died and soon takes part in The Parades, which is a gathering of deceased people in search of a loved one. Supporting cast has also been announced for the film which can be viewed at AsianWiki.

” The Parades” will be available to stream February 29, 2024.

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