Kengo Kora, Shunsuke Daito, & Takuya Ishida are cast in movie “Tsumi to Aku.” The suspense film is written and directed by Yuki Saito (“The Blue Skies at Your Feet“). The film will revolve around three childhood friends who meet again as adults. They were involved in the murder of an old man, that they buried in their minds.
“Tsumi to Aku” will be released February, 2024 in Japan.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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