Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Aug 27 2021

Kanna Hashimoto cast in movie “Karada Sagashi”


Kanna Hashimoto is cast for the lead role in movie “Karada Sagashi.” Movie is based on web novel “Karada Sagashi” by Welzard and directed by Eiichiro Hasumi (“Assassination Classroom“). Kanna Hashimoto will play high school student Asuka Morisaki in the film. Filming is scheduled to begin September, 2021 and will take place in Kitakyushu, Japan.

“Karada Sagashi” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Aug 25 2021

First teaser video for movie “Tang”

First teaser video added for movie “Tang” starring Kazunari Ninomiya. The movie is based on novel “A Robot in the Garden” by British author Deborah Install and directed by Takahiro Miki (“Solanin“). Above and below are promotional visuals for the upcoming movie. Caption on the visual above states “Tang. Missing child who lost its memory.”

“Tang” will be released summer, 2022 in Japan.

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Aug 24 2021

Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide, & Fumiyo Kohinata cast in movie “The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero”

Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide and Fumiyo Kohinata are cast in movie “The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero” (literal title). The film is third installment in the “The Confidence Man JP” franchise, all of which follows original 2018 Fuji TV drama series “The Confidence Man JP.” Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide and Fumiyo Kohinata will reprise their respective characters of Dako, Boku-chan, and Richard.

“The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Aug 24 2021

Sadao Abe & Kenshi Okada cast in movie “Sickness That Leads To The Death Penalty”

Sadao Abe and Kenshi Okada are cast in movie “Sickness That Leads To The Death Penalty” (literal title). The film is based on 2017 novel “Shikei ni Itaru Yamai” by Riu Kushiki and directed by Kazuya Shiraishi (“The Devil’s Path“). Sadao Abe will play a convicted serial killer on death row, while Kenshi Okada will play a college student who receives a letter from the serial killer.

“Sickness That Leads To The Death Penalty” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Aug 11 2021

Gackt & Fumi Nikaido cast in movie “Fly Me To The Saitama II”

Gackt & Fumi Nikaido are cast in sequel live-action film “Fly Me To The Saitama II” (working title). The film follows 2019 movie “Fly Me To The Saitama,” which starred Gackt and Fumi Nikaido. Director Hideki Takeuchi and screenwriter Yuichi Tokunaga also return to work on the sequel film. The 2019 movie “Fly Me To The Saitama” is based on manga series “Tonde Saitama” by Mineo Maya.

“Fly Me To The Saitama II” will be released sometime next year in Japan. 

Aug 11 2021

Teaser trailer & poster for movie “Noise”

Teaser trailer and poster added for live-action film “Noise” starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, & Ryunosuke Kamiki. Movie is based on manga series “Noise” by Tetsuya Tsutsui (“Prophecy“) and directed by Ryuichi Hiroki. In addition, actor Daichi Watanabe is cast for the character of Mutsuo Omisaka. His character is an ex-prisoner and psychopath killer. Caption on the teaser poster states “Killed. Buried. If we get caught, we’re screwed.”

“Noise” will be released January 28, 2022 in Japan.

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