Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Jul 17 2023

Main trailer and poster for movie “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead”

Main trailer and poster added for Netflix live-action film “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” starring Eiji Akaso, Mai Shiraishi, & Shuntaro Yanagi. The horror-comedy film is based on manga series “Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto” by Haro Aso. Premise for the film takes place during a zombie apocalypse when overworked office worker Akira Tendo is excited about not having to go to work. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “HoriZOM” by singer-songwriter Ren. The theme song is also prominently featured in the trailer.

“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” will be available to stream from August 3, 2023.

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Jul 14 2023

Fumika Baba cast in movie “Copo A Copo”

Fumika Baba is cast for the lead role in movie “Copo A Copo.” She will be joined by supporting actors Masahiro Higashide, Yuki Kura, Takashi Sasano, Oshiro Maeda, Yui Kitamura, and Reiko Kataoka. The film is based on webcomic “Copo A Copo” by Renji Iwanami and directed by Masaaki Jindo (“The Secret of the Black Dahlia“). Movie “Copo A Copo,” is set around cheap apartment complex Copo in Osaka and the residents there.

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

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Jul 13 2023

Trailer added for movie “Don’t Call it Mystery”

Trailer added for live-action film “Don’t Call it Mystery” starring Masaki Suda and Kou Shibasaki. Movie is a sequel to 2022 Fuji TV drama series “Don’t Call it Mystery” and based on on manga series “Mystery to Iu Nakare” by Yumi Tamura. The trailer also features the just announced theme song which is “Garasumado” by King Gnu.

“Don’t Call it Mystery” will be released September 15, 2023 in Japan.

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Jul 13 2023

Main trailer and poster for movie “Shunga Sensei”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “Shunga Sensei” starring Seiyo Uchino & Kana Kita. Movie is written and directed by Akihiko Shiota (“Dororo“). Caption on the poster states “In this world, love at first sight.” The film revolves around Ichiro Haga, who is a researcher on erotic paintings from the Edo era known as “shunga,” and Yumiko Haruno who becomes interested in shunga.

“Shunga Sensei” will be released October 13, 2023 in Japan.

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Jul 7 2023

Taiga Kyomoto & Kotone Furukawa cast in movie “Ienai Himitsu”

Taiga Kyomoto & Kotone Furukawa are cast in movie “Ienai Himitsu.” The film is a remake of 2007 Taiwan romance film “Secret.” The remake film will be directed by Hayato Kawai (“Let’s Go, Jets!“). Story for “Ienai Himitsu” will take place at a music university. The sound of a beautiful melody played on the piano leads Minato (Taiga Kyomoto) to meet Yukino (Kotone Furukawa).

“Ienai Himitsu” will be released summer, 2024 in Japan.

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Jun 30 2023

Rie Miyazawa cast in movie “Tsuki”

Rie Miyazawa is cast for the lead role in movie “Tsuki.” Also cast for the film are Hayato Isomura, Fumi Nikaido, Joe Odagiri, Eri Nagai, Hirota Otsuka, Hideyuki Kasahara, Yuka Itaya, Morooka Moro, Shingo Tsurumi, Hideko Hara, & Atsuko Takahata. The movie is based on 2017 novel “Tsuki” by Yo Hemmi and directed by Yuya Ishii (“The Great Passage“). For the movie “Tsuki,” Rie Miyazawa will play Yoko Dojima. She begins to work at a facility for the severely disabled.

“Tsuki” will be released October 13, 2023 in Japan.

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Jun 29 2023

Trailer and poster for movie “Revolver Lily”

Trailer and poster added for action film “Revolver Lily” starring Haruka Ayase. Movie is based on 2016 novel “Revolver Lily” by Kyo Nagaura and directed by Isao Yukisada (“Narratage“). The film is set in the year 1924 and follows a former spy now bar owner Yuri (Haruka Ayase) who becomes the target of 1,000 soldiers. Caption on the poster states “I become evil to save the future.”

“Revolver Lily” will be released August 11, 2023 in Japan.

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Jun 28 2023

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “Fly Me To The Saitama II”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “Fly Me To The Saitama II” starring Gackt & Fumi Nikaido. Movie is based on manga series “Tonde Saitama” by Mineo Maya and a sequel to 2019 movie “Fly Me To The Saitama,” but the screenplay for “Fly Me To The Saitama II” will feature an original story. The sequel will have Gackt return as Asami and Fumi Nikaido as Momomi Hakuhodo. Thanks to these two lead characters, the area of Saitama Prefecture enjoy freedom from Tokyoites, but a new case draws in the area of Kansai.

“Fly Me To The Saitama II” will be released November 23, 2023 in Japan.

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Jun 26 2023

Trailer & poster for movie “G-Men”

Trailer & poster added for live-action film “G-Men” starring Yuta Kishi, Ryo Ryusei, & Shintaro Morimoto. Movie is based on manga series “G-Men” by Toshio Ozawa and directed by Toichiro Ruto (“The Way of the Househusband The Movie“). Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Ranran” by rock band The Cro-Magnons. The theme song is played during the main trailer.

“G-Men” will be released August 25, 2023 in Japan.

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