Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Oct 5 2023

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “All the Long Nights”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “All the Long Nights” starring Hokuto Matsumura and Mone Kamishiraishi. Movie is based on novel “Yoake no Subete” by Maiko Seo (“Our Meal For Tomorrow“) and directed by Sho Miyake (“Hana Sugisaki’s Filming Break“). Meanwhile, supporting cast members have also been announced for the film: Ken Mitsuishi, Ryo, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Haruka Imou, & Sawako Fujima. Caption for the poster states “Every day, things don’t go as planned, nevertheless, we can save each other.”

“All the Long Nights” is now set for release February 9, 2024.

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Sep 28 2023

Teaser & character posters for movie “April, Come She Will”

Teaser trailer and character posters for movie “April, Come She Will” starring Takeru Satoh, Masami Nagasawa, & Nana Mori. Movie is based on 2016 novel “Shigatsu ni Nareba Kanojo wa” by Genki Kawamura (“If Cats Disappeared From the Worl“). The teaser trailer starts with Nana Mori as Haru Iyoda stating “It’s been 10 years. I’m writing to tell you something.”

“April, Come She Will” will arrive March 22, 2024 in Japanese theaters.

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Sep 25 2023

Trailer and poster for movie “Kubi”

Trailer and poster added for movie “Kubi” starring Takeshi Kitano, Hidetoshi Nishijima, & Ryo Kase. The film is written and directed by Takeshi Kitano and already made its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Premiere section. The film is set in the 16th century and revolves around Nobunaga Oda (Ryo Kase) and Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s (Takeshi Kitano) pursuit of traitor Murashige Araki (Kenichi Endo).

“Kubi” is now set for release November 23, 2023 in Japan.

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Sep 22 2023

Trailer for movie “Copo A Copo”

Trailer and poster added for movie “Copo A Copo” starring Fumika Baba, Masahiro Higashide, Yuki Kura, & Takashi Sasano. Movie is based on webcomic “Copo A Copo” by Renji Iwanami, which centers around the residents of a low cost apartment building. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Itoshii Hibi” by music group Tjiros. The theme song is featured in the trailer as well.

“Copo A Copo” will be released November 17, 2023 in Japan.

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Sep 19 2023

Trailer and poster for movie “(Ab)normal Desire”

Trailer and poster added for movie “(Ab)normal Desire” starring Goro Inagaki and Yui Aragaki. Movie is based on 2021 ovel “Seiyoku” by Ryo Asai (“The Kirishima Thing“) and directed by Yoshiyuki Kishi (“Prior Convictions“). The trailer begins with Yui Aragaki as Natsuki Kiryu asking “Have you ever been unable to breathe, because you can’t explain to people what kind of person you are?” Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Kokyu no You ni” by musician Vaundy.

“(Ab)normal Desire” will be released November 10, 2023 in Japan.

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Sep 18 2023

Hayato Isomura & Shodai Fukuyama cast in movie “Wakaki Mishiranu Monotachi”

Hayato Isomura & Shodai Fukuyama are cast in movie “Wakaki Mishiranu Monotachi.” The film is written and directed by Takuya Uchiyama. The film will have Hayato Isomura & Shodai Fukuyama play brothers who live a difficult live. They work jobs to pay off their late father’s debt and take care of their ill mother. A violent incident then engulfs the other older brother played by Hayato Isomura. Filming for the movie began September 14, 2023.

“Wakaki Mishiranu Monotachi” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Sep 18 2023

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

Teaser trailer and poster for Netflix movie “In Love and Deep Water” starring Ryo Yoshizawa and Aoi Miyazaki. The movie is scripted by Yuji Sakamoto (who recently won the best screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival for his movie “Monster“) and takes aboard giant cruise ship MSC Bellissima. Below are three new still images of Ryo Yoshizawa as crew ship butler Suguru Ubukata and Aoi Miyazaki as cruise ship passenger Chizuru Banjaku. A murder also takes place aboard the cruise ship.

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

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Sep 12 2023

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “Lumberjack The Monster”

Teaser trailer and posters added for movie “Lumberjack The Monster” starring Kazuya Kamenashi, Nanao, & Riho Yoshioka. The film is based on 2019 novel “Kaibutsu no Kikori” by Mayusuke Kurai and directed by Takashi Miike (“Shield of Straw“). The film follows a lawyer played by Kazuya Kamenashi, who lacks having empathy for others, as he becomes the target of a masked serial killer who uses an ax to steal his victim’s brain.

“Lumberjack The Monster” will be released December 1, 2023 in Japan.

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Sep 11 2023

Ryosuke Yamada &Minami Hamabe cast in movie “Silent Love”

Ryosuke Yamada and Minami Hamabe are cast in movie “Silent Love.” The romance film is written and directed by Eiji Uchida (“Lowlife Love“). The film follows the bond between a young man who has stopped speaking completely and a young woman who lost her vision due to an accident. The first teaser trailer for the movie can also be viewed on AsianWiki.

“Silent Love” will be released January, 2024 in Japan.

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