Trailer and poster added for movie “Kaisen Zenya” starring Sosuke Ikematsu. Movie is based on non-fiction novel “Showa 16-nen Natsu no Haisen” by Naoki Inose and directed by Yuya Ishii (“The Moon“). Story for “Kaisen Zenya” is set in April of 1941, 8 months before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. At this time, the Total War Research Institute runs simulations on a possible war and comes to the definitive conclusion that Japan will lose.
“Kaisen Zenya” will be released July 31, 2026 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In April, 1941, 8 months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Total War Research Institute produces shocking simulation results based on their data. The results predicts an overwhelming defeat of Japan by the United States. However, the predictions are drowned out by the unsettling atmosphere of the era.
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