Trailer and poster added for movie “Downfall” starring Takumi Saito, Shuri, and Megumi. Movie is based on manga series “Reiraku” by Inio Asano and directed by veteran actor Naoto Takenaka. More cast members has also been announced for the film and they are Hisashi Yoshizawa, Eiji Sugawara, Daisuke Kuroda, Shiho Sasaki and Ryohei Shima. Lastly, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Doremi” by Ryohei Shima. and he also appears in the film as a freelance writer. The theme song can be heard in the main trailer as well.
“Downfall” will be released March 17, 2023 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kaoru Fukazawa (Takumi Saito) is a manga artist. His manga series was published for 8 years, but has now finished. He doesn’t have any ideas for his next work. His situation seems bleak, with his editor seeming to not care about him anymore and his relationship with his wife Nozomi Machida (Megumi) being troubled. He spends his days in despair and darkness. Kaoru Fukazawa visits a business that provides sexual services and meets prostitute Chifuyu (Shuri). He becomes attracted to Chifuyu. They decide to head to Chifuyu’s hometown together.
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