Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Feb 14 2020

Teaser poster for movie “Theater”

Teaser poster for movie “Theater” starring Kento Yamazaki and Mayu Matsuoka. In addition, supporting cast members have been announced for the film and they are: Kanichiro, Sairi Itoh, Satoru Iguchi (‘King Gnu’), Kodai Asaka, Shusaku Kamikawa, Ritsu Otomo and Masaki Miura. Caption on the poster states “I go to meet the person that I want to meet the most. Why did I not do that matter of course.”

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Nagata (Kento Yamazaki) works as a writer and director for theater company Oroka. His work has not received positive responses and ticket sales has not increased. Making things worse, his relationship with the theatrical troupe is not good. Nagata feels lonely. One day, he sees a woman named Saki (Mayu Matsuoka) on the street. She is wearing the same sneakers as he is. Nagata talks to her. Saki is a university student and she dreams of becoming an actress. Nagata and Saki fall in love.

“Theater” will be released April 17, 2020 in Japan.

Feb 13 2020

Mackenyu Arata cast in movies “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning”

Mackenyu Arata is cast for upcoming live-action films “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning.” Above is a visual of Mackenyu Arata as Enishi in the upcoming films. His character is new to the “Rurouni Kenshin” series of films and is scripted as mysterious arms dealer in China. He holds a deep grudge against Kenshin Himura (Takeru Satoh) and tries to destroy him. 

“Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” will be released July 3, 2020 and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning” will be released August 7, 2020 in Japan.

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Feb 11 2020

Main poster & trailer for movie “Gone Wednesday”

Main poster and trailer added for movie “Gone Wednesday” starring Tomoya Nakamura and Natsumi Ishibashi. Movie is scripted and directed by Kohei Yoshino. Around the 6 second mark of the trailer, Tomoya Nakamura states in Japanese “Everyday, I talk differently. So, I can’t make friends.”

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: A man has 7 different personalities. The man’s 7 personalities appear by the days of the week and they know each other indirectly through a diary he keeps.

“Gone Wednesday” will be released May 15, 2020 in Japan.

Feb 10 2020

Teaser poster for live-action film “From Today, It’s My Turn!!”

Teaser poster added for upcoming live-action film “From Today, It’s My Turn!!” starring Kento Kaku & Kentaro Ito. Movie is based on manga series “Kyo kara Ore wa!!” by Hiroyuki Nishimori and follows 2018 NTV drama series “From Today, It’s My Turn!!” that also stars Kento Kaku and Kentaro Ito. A drama special will also air this summer, around the release of the live-action film, but no further details about the drama special has been revealed. Caption on the teaser poster states in Japanese (left side of poster) “Ito, hair is interrupting” and (right side of poster) “Shut up and suck it up.”

“From Today, It’s My Turn!!” will be released July 17, 2020 in Japan.

Feb 7 2020

Teaser poster & release date for movie “Kotera-san Climbs!”

Teaser poster and release date added for live-action film “Kotera-san Climbs!” (literal title) starring Haruka Kudo and Kentaro Ito. Movie is based on manga series “Noboru Kotera-san” by Coffee and the film is directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed, which is “Keep on Rocking” by Japanese female band “Chai.”

“Kotera-san Climbs!” is now set for release June 5, 2020 in Japan.

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Feb 6 2020

Main trailer for movie “The Confidence Man JP: Princess”

Main trailer added for movie “The Confidence Man JP: Princess” starring Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide, and Fumiyo Kohinata. Movie is a sequel to 2019 film “The Confidence Man JP: The Movie” and 2018 Fuji TV drama series “The Confidence Man JP .” Meanwhile, the theme song of the movie has been revealed, which is “Laughter” by pop-rock group Official HIGE DANdism. “Laughter” appears in the main trailer for the movie.

“The Confidence Man JP: Princess” will be released May 1, 2020 in Japan.

Feb 4 2020

Teaser trailer for movie “Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie”

Teaser trailer added for movie “Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie” starring Haruka Ayase & Hidetoshi Nishijima. The film is a sequel to 2017 NTV drama series “Caution, Hazardous Wife” with Haruka Ayase & Hidetoshi Nishijima. Story for the film revolves around a wife and husband who both hide secrets from each other about their past as secret agents. The teaser around the 22 second mark has the two main characters pointing guns at each other and Haruka Ayase says “Liar” and Hidetoshi Nishijima replies “You’re just the same.”

“Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie” opens June 5, 2020 in Japan.

Jan 31 2020

Mirai Moriyama, Takumi Kitamura & Ryo Katsuji cast in movie “Underdog”

Mirai Moriyama, Takumi Kitamura & Ryo Katsuji are cast in boxing film “Underdog.” The movie is scripted by Shin Adachi and directed by Masaharu Take. The duo of screenwriter Shin Adachi and director Masaharu Take has collaborated on several films and drama series, most notably in this case with “100 Yen Love,” which is also a boxing film. Filming for “Underdog” began January 6, 2020 and its currently still ongoing. This is the first time Mirai Moriyama has played a boxer and he took boxing lessons for more than 6 months prior to filming of the movie.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: “Underdog” follows three boxers who are all underdogs. Akira Suenaga (Mirai Moriyama) is a boxer, who struggles to succeed as a boxer. Ryuta Omura (Takumi Kitamura) is a young boxer, who grew up in an orphanage. Shun Miyagi (Ryo Katsuji) challenges a boxer, following the plans of a TV program.

“Underdog” will be released winter, 2020 in Japan.