Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Nov 28 2023

Mei Nagano and Fumiya Takahashi cast in movie “Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san”

Mei Nagano and Fumiya Takahashi are cast in live-action film “Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san.” The movie is based on manga series “Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san” by Soichiro Yamamoto and is a sequel to TBS drama series “Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san” that will air next March. The movie will be set 10 years after the drama series and have the two main characters, who are now adults, working as teachers at the same middle school. Director Rikiya Imaizumi directs both the drama series and the live-action film.

“Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san” will be released May 31, 2024 in Japan.

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Nov 22 2023

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “My Home Hero”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “My Home Hero” starring Kuranosuke Sasaki, Kyohei Takahashi, & Asuka Saito. Movie is a sequel to 2023 TBS drama series “My Home Hero.” Story for the movie picks up where the drama series ended. Kuranosuke Sasaki plays Tetsuo Tosu. He is a father who kills his daughter’s boyfriend to protect her. Caption on the teaser poster states “Daughter, I killed your boyfriend.”

“My Home Hero” will be released March 8, 2024 in Japan.

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Nov 21 2023

Trailer and poster for movie “Aru Tozasareta Yuki no Sanso de”

Trailer and poster added for suspense film “Aru Tozasareta Yuki no Sanso de” starring Daiki Shigeoka, Ayami Nakajo, and Amane Okayama. Movie is based on 1992 novel  “Aru Tozasareta Yuki no Sanso de” by famous mystery writer Keigo Higashino (“Suspect X“) and directed by Ken Iizuka (“Enokida Trading Post“). The trailer shows 7 young theater actors who have gathered at a snowy mountain villa for a final audition. They are not allowed contact with the outside world during their stay. Around the 16 second mark in the trailer, one of the participants disappears and leaves behind a bloody vase.

“Aru Tozasareta Yuki no Sanso de” will be released January 12, 2024 in Japan.

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Nov 17 2023

Main trailer and poster for movie “Let’s Go Karaoke!”

Main trailer and poster added for live-action film “Let’s Go Karaoke!” starring Go Ayano and Jun Saito. The film is directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita (“Linda Linda Linda“) and based on manga series “Karaoke Iko!” by Yama Wayama. Caption on the poster states “I wish I could extend my youth.” The movie’s theme song has also been announced as “Kurenai” by girl group Little Glee Monster.

“Let’s Go Karaoke!” will be released January 12, 2024 in Japan.

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Oct 26 2023

Main trailer and poster for Netflix movie “In Love and Deep Water”

Main trailer and poster for Netflix movie “In Love and Deep Water” starring Ryo Yoshizawa & Aoi Miyazaki. The trailer shows a murder case takes place upon a luxury cruise ship, but all the potential witnesses states that they didn’t see the incident. To find out why they are all lying, Suguru Ubukata (Ryo Yoshizawa) and Chizuru Banjaku (Aoi Miyazaki) work together.

“In Love and Deep Water” will be available to stream from November 16, 2023.

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Oct 19 2023

Yuumi Kawai cast in movie “An no Koto”

Yuumi Kawai is cast in movie “An no Koto.” The film is written and directed by Yu Irie (“Vigilante“) and based on a true story that Yu Irie read about in a June, 2020 newspaper article. In the movie, Yuumi Kawai will play An. She grew up in a very difficult environment and became addicted to drugs. She then met some people who gave her hope with their kindness.

“An no Koto” will be released June 7, 2024 in Japan.

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Oct 17 2023

Trailer and poster for live-action film “Golden Kamuy”

Trailer and poster added for live-action film “Golden Kamuy” starring Kento Yamazaki and Anna Yamada. With the release of the main trailer, Mitsuki Takahata and Yuki Izumisawa have been announced to play supporting characters. Mitsuki Takahata will play Umeko and Yuki Izumisawa will play Toraji. They are both childhood friends of Saichi Sugimoto (Kento Yamazaki). Captions in the main trailer states (0:31) “Huge hidden buried gold,” (0:42) “The key to solve the riddle,” and (0:45) “The tattoos on the 24 escaped prisoners.” Movie is based on on manga series “Golden Kamuy” by Satoru Noda.

“Golden Kamuy” will be released January 19, 2024 in Japan.

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Oct 12 2023

Main trailer for movie “The Innocent Game”

Main trailer added for movie “The Innocent Game” starring Ren Nagase, Hana Sugisaki, & Takumi Kitamura. Movie is based on 2020 mystery novel “Houtei Yugi” by Ritsuto Igarashi and directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa (“Sagrada Reset Part 1“). The trailer begins with Ren Nagase as law school student Kiyoyoshi Kuga stating “We expected this ending.” Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Itoshi Ikiru Koto” by group King & Prince. The theme song is played during the main trailer.

“The Innocent Game” will be released November 10, 2023 in Japan.

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Oct 6 2023

Shotaro Mamiya, Jiro Sato, & Rina Kawaei cast in movie “Henna Ie”

Shotaro Mamiya, Jiro Sato, & Rina Kawaei are cast in mystery-horror film “Henna Ie.” The film is based on 2021 novel “Henna Ie” by Uketsu and directed by Junichi Ishikawa (“Mixed Doubles“). The script will have YouTuber Amemiya (Shotaro Mamiya) and Architect Kurihara (Jiro Sato) try to uncover the secret behind a floor plan for a mysterious home. Rina Kawaei will play Yuzuki, who joins their search. Meanwhile, the first teaser trailer has been added on AsianWiki.

“Henna Ie” will be released March 15, 2024 in Japan.

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