Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Jun 29 2020

Main trailer & poster for live-action film “Yowamushi Pedal”

Main trailer and poster added for live-action film “Yowamushi Pedal” starring Ren Nagase and Kentaro Ito. The movie’s theme song has also been revealed, which is “Key of Heart” by J-pop group King & Prince. The track “Key of Heart” also plays in the main trailer.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Sakamichi Onoda (Ren Nagase) is a high school student. He is an otaku, who loves animation and he is also a loner. Although he isn’t good in sports, he decides to enroll in the bicycle racing club. Unexpectedly, he finds that he has a talent for bicycle racing. For the first time, he has a friend. Sakamichi Onoda exceeds his limits and finds pleasure in the sport of bicycle racing.

“Yowamushi Pedal” will be released August 14, 2020 in Japan.

Jun 26 2020

Teaser poster & release date for movie “Child of the Stars”

Teaser poster added for movie “Child of the Stars” (literal title) starring Mana Ashida. Caption on the teaser poster states “Trust. Love. Become an adult…” Speaking of becoming an audlt, Mana Ashida is now 16 years old and she’s on the doorsteps of adulthood herself.

“Child of the Stars” has also picked up a October, 2020 release date in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: When Chihiro (Mana Ashida) was a baby, she suffered from eczema. Her parents tried to find a cure, but nothing worked. Her father’s co-worker then gave him some water from a strange religious group. Chihiro was miraculously cured by the water. Her parents began to follow the strange religion and became fervent followers. Chihiro is now in the 3rd grade of middle school and she faces changes in her life.

Jun 25 2020

Teaser poster & supporting cast for movie “You Are Forever Younger Than Them”

Teaser poster and supporting cast added for movie “You Are Forever Younger Than Them” (literal title) starring Yui Sakuma & Nao. Newly announced supporting cast members are Show Kasamatsu, Seiichi Kohinata, Yo Aoi, & Kokoro Morita. The film is based on 2005 novel “Kimi wa Eien ni Soitsura yori Wakai” by Kikuko Tsumura and directed by Ryuhei Yoshino (“Spring Has Come“).

“You Are Forever Younger Than Them” will be released sometime during 2021 in Japan.

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Jun 24 2020

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “The Voice in the Crime”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “The Voice in the Crime” (literal title) starring Shun Oguri & Gen Hoshino. Caption on the teaser poster states “A kid’s voice left on a threatening tape.” The movie is based on 2016  novel “Tsumi no Koe” by Takeshi Shiota, which is motivated by a real life extortion case. 10 new supporting cast members have also been announced for the film. The newly announced cast members are Mikako Ichikawa, Meiko Kaji, Junko Abe, Ryudo Uzaki, Yutaka Matsushige, Kanji Furutachi, Yukiko Shinohara, Nanoka Hara, Shohei Hino, and Terue Shoji.  

“The Voice in the Crime” will be released sometime this autumn in Japan.

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Jun 23 2020

Hokuto Matsumura & Nana Mori cast in live-action “Liar x Liar.”

Hokuto Matsumura (SixTONES) and Nana Mori are cast in live-action film “Liar x Liar.” The film is based on manga series “Liar x Liar” by Renjuro Kindaichi (“Yuube wa Otanoshimi Deshita ne“) and directed by Saiji Yakumo (“My Pretend Girlfriend“). The film will have Hokuto Matsumura and Nana Mori play step-siblings, who become involved in a complicated relationship due to a lie that the girl tells.

“Liar x Liar” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Jun 22 2020

Teaser poster for movie “Ora, Ora Be Goin’ Alone”

Teaser poster for movie “Ora, Ora Be Goin’ Alone” (English title) starring Yuko Tanaka and Yu Aoi. The film is based on 2017 novel “Ora Ora de Hitori Igumo” by Chisako Wakatake and directed by Shuichi Okita (“The Woodsman and the Rain“). Caption on the poster states in Japanese “Momoko who lives alone. Now I have nothing to fear.” The five people on the poster plays Momoko and her thoughts. The five are Yuko Tanaka, Yu Aoi, Gaku Hamada, Munetaka Aoki, and Kankuro Kudo. Lastly “Ora, Ora Be Goin’ Alone” is now slotted for release sometime during autumn, 2020 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Momoko (Yuko Tanaka) is 75-years-old and lives alone.

In 1964, Momoko (Yu Aoi) came by herself to Tokyo from her hometown. She met Shuzo and married him. They raised two children together, but Shuzo suddenly passes away. Momoko is dumbfounded by being alone again. She begins to go to the library and borrows books. This changes her life.

Jun 19 2020

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “Wife of a Spy”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “Wife of a Spy” starring Yu Aoi and Issey Takahashi. The film is the theatrical movie version of NHK drama special “Wife of a Spy,” which aired June 6, 2020 on NHK. The drama special was filmed in 8k, which was the first time for heralded director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. “Wife of a Spy” is a romance thriller set in the year 1940.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in 1940, Yusaku (Issey Takahashi) runs a trading company in Kobe, Japan and he he is married to Satoko (Yu Aoi). While on a business trip in Manchuria, Yusaku learns of a horrific national secret. For the sake of justice, he decides to let the whole world know about his discovery. Satoko believes Yusaku, who is now accused of being a traitor. She swears to be with Yusaku no matter the consequences.

“Wife of a Spy” will be released October 16, 2020 in Japan.

Jun 18 2020

Release date & still images for movie “Soiree”

Upcoming movie “Soiree,” starring Nijiro Murakami & Haruka Imou, has received a release date of August 28, 2020 in Japan. 9 new still images has also been revealed for the upcoming film. Movie is written and directed by Bunji Satoyama (“A Sparkle Of Life“). Veteran actor Kosuke Toyohara is also the producer for the film.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Shota Iwamatsu (Nijiro Murakami) is a young man, who dreams of becoming an actor. He teaches stage play at a nursing home for the elderly. Due to an incident, he flees with Takara Yamashita (Haruka Imou), who also works at the same nursing home.

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Jun 17 2020

Trailer for live-action film “Love Me, Love Me Not”

Trailer added for live-action film “Love Me, Love Me Not” starring Minami Hamabe, Takumi Kitamura, Riko Fukumoto, and Eiji Akaso. Movie is based on manga “Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare” by Io Sakisaka and directed by Takahiro Miki. The theme song for the movie has been announced, which is “115 man Kilo no Film” by Official Hige Dandism. The theme song also appears in the trailer.

“Love Me, Love Me Not” will be released August 14, 2020 in Japan.

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Jun 17 2020

Trailer for movie “True Mothers”

Trailer added for movie “True Mothers” starring Hiromi Nagasaku and Arata Iura. The film is based on 2015 novel “Asa ga Kuru” by Mizuki Tsujimura (“Until The Break Of Dawn“) and directed by Naomi Kawase. “True Mothers” was also selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festivals (the festival will not open to the public this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak). The trailer trailer begins with a phone ring and Satoko Kurihara (Hiromi Nagasaku) answer’s the phone. A woman’s voice on the other end states “I want my kid back.” Meanwhile, below are 4 new still images for the movie.

“True Mothers” will be released October 23, 2020 in Japan.

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