Upcoming Japanese Movies 2019 Part 1

Konnichiwa, minna-san

It's a bit late to share some Japanese movies in the middle of February, while some of them scheduled to air in January. But for me, and maybe some other Japanese movie fans around the world, it's going to be fine since some countries do not air Japanese movies on their theaters. Indonesia might be one of the countries. Sometimes, I expect some epic movies would be aired in my country, but my expectation goes wasted every time.  I expected to watch Inuyashiki on theater here, but no movies aired the movie. So, what I could do is just wait for some websites to willingly upload and watch it streaming. 😅😅😅

OK, I gather some sorces from here and there for this post. And here they are, upcoming Japanese movies you can look forward to. 😎😎😎

1. Chiwawa chan 

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Release date: January 18, 2019

Actors: Mugi Kadowaki, Ryo Narita, Kanichiro, Tina Tamashiro, Shiori Yoshida, Nijiro Murakami, Chiaki Kuriyama, Asano Tadanobu.

Director: Ken Ninomiya

Distributor: Kadokawa Pictures

Synopsis: Based on manga with the same title by Kyoko Okazaki, it was published in 19996 by Kqokawa Shoten. The story is about Chiwawa (Shiori Yoshida) who is a popular girl in Tokyo. One day, her dead body is found in Tokyo Bay. Her body is torn into pieces. Her friends gather to remember her while she’s a live, but nobody knows anything about her, her real name or her background. (Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

2. Jyuni Nin no Shinitai Kodomotachi (12 Suicidal Teens)

Release date: January 25, 2019

Actors: Mahiro Takasugi, Kanna Hashimoto, Mackenyu Arata, Hana Sugisaki, Takumi Kitamura, Ai Yoshikawa, etc.

Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Writer: Tow Ubukata, Yutaka Kuramochi

Cinematographer: Shigetomo Madarame

Distributor: Warner Bros

Running time: 118 minutes

Synopsis: The movie is based on a novel by Tow Ubukata published in 2016 by Bungeishunju. 12 boys and girls gather at an abandoned hospital to die for various different reasons. There, they find the body of a dead boy. The 12 boys and girl attempt to find the person who killed the boy. During their search, the reasons why they want to die are revealed. (Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

3. Masquerade Hotel (Masukaredu Hoteru)

 

Release date: January 18, 2019

Actors: Takuya Kimura, Masami Nagasawa, Nanao, Matsu Takako

Director: Masayuki Suzuki

Writer: Keigo Higashino (novel), Michitaka Okada

Producer: Juichi Uehara

Distributor: Toho

Runtime: 132 minutes

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Business, Investigation

Synopsis: Three murder cases take place in Tokyo. Numbers are left at the murder scenes, possibly hinting at where the next murder will take place. An investigation begins of the serial killer and Detective Nitta Kosuke works on the case. He believes the next murder will take place at Hotel Koruteshia Tokyo. To catch the killer, Kosuke goes undercover and begins working at the front desk of the hotel.
Yamagishi Naomi works at the front desk of Hotel Koruteshia Tokyo. She is selected to train Kosuke for his front desk job, but they can't get along. Kosuke is focused on catching the killer, but Naomi prioritizes the safety of the guests. As they begin to understand each other's differences, they also begin to build trust between each other. Who is the murderer? (Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

4. Aiuta: Yakusoku no Nakuhito (Aiuta: My promise to Nakuhito)

Release date: January 25, 2019

Actors: Ryusei Yokohama, Hiroki Iijima, Kaya Kiyohara, Riko Narumi, etc.

Director: Yasuhiro Kawamura

Writer: GReeeen, Masashi Shimizu

Producer: Kentaro Koike

Distributor: Toei

Cinematographer: Mitsuyoshsi Kogo

Runtime: 126 minutes

Genre: Drama, Youth, based on a song

Synopsis: Not having the courage to love, Toru (Ryusei Yokohama) became an adult. One day, he meets his old friend, Tatsuya (Hiroki Iijima) and he happens to find a poem which changes his fate. Due to these two things, Toru gains the courage to face love. He meets a gilr, Nagi (Kaya Kiyohara) who is a part of his fate. But, Nagi has a secret. (Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

5. Restaurant from The Sky Sora No Restaurant

Release date: January 25, 2019

Actors: Yo Oizumi, Honjo Manami, Okada Masaki, Makita Sports

Director: Yoshihiro Fukagawa

Writer: Atsumi Tsuchi

Producer:

Distributor: Tokyo Theaters

Runtime: 125 minutes

Genre: Food, Business, Life, Family

Synopsis: Wataru lives with his wife and his daughter Shiori on a cattle ranch in Hokkidao. He inherited the cattle ranch from his father. He also runs a cheese workshop. He isn't as skilled in making cheese and is often scolded by his strict teacher. Yet, he has a good time with his colleagues including Kanbe, who moved to the area from Tokyo.
One day, a famous chef from Sapporo comes and makes a meal with materials they produced. They are touched by the cooking and decide to open a restaurant. They want their customers to experience the same feeling that they got when eating the chef's delicious food.
(Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

6. Day and Night (Dei Ando Naito)

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Actors: Shinnosuke Abe, Masanobu Ando, Kaya Kiyohara, Tetsushi Tanaka, Manami Konishi.

Producer: Takayuki Yamada, Chikara Ito, Masahiro Iwasaki

Writer: Shinnosuke Abe, Kazuhisa Kodera, Michihito Fujii, Takayuki Yamada

Director: Michihito Fujii

Distributor: Nikkatsu

Runtime: 134 minutes

Genre: Suspense, Romance, Crime, Life, Drama

Synopsis: Akashi Koji’s father committed suicide. His father was a whistleblower, involving a large corporation. Akashi Koji's family now faces ruin. Kitamura works at an orphanage. He approaches Akashi Koji. To protect the children, Kitamura does not mind committing crimes. Due to Kitamura, Akashi Koji thinks of taking revenge. (Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

7. Snow Flower (Yuki no Hana)

Release date: February 1, 2019

Actors: Ayami Nakajo, Hiroomi Tosaka, Saki Takaoka, Kenta Hamano

Director: Kojiro Hashimoto

Writer: Yoshikazu Okada,

Producer: Toshihisa Watarai, Ikumi Taguchi

Distributor: Warner Bros

Genre: Romance, based on a song

Runtime: 125 minutes

Synopsis: Miyuki Hirai has always been physically weak, even as a child. One day, she receives a terminal diagnosis stating that she'll be dying soon. Miyuki Hirai still dreams of going to Finland to see the Northern Lights. One day, Miyuki Hirai is the victim of a theft. She can't make a sound and drops down to the floor. At that moment, Yusuke Watabiki appears in front of her. Yusuke Watabiki is a honest and blunt young man who aims to become a glass craftsman.

~~ The adaptation movie based on Nakashima Mika's hit song "Yuki no Hana", shot in Finland. (Source: MyDramaList and Asianwiki)

8. Tiger: My Life as a Cat (Tora –san Boku ga Neko ni Natta Wake)

Release date: February 15, 2019

Actors: Hiromitsu Kitayama, Mikako Tabe, Marie Iitoyo, Jun Kaname

Producer:

Writer: Mina Itaba (manga), Toshiya Ono

Director: Masaya Kakei

Distributor: Showgate

Runtime: 91 minutes

Genre: Animals, Life, Family, Fantasy, Manga

Synopsis: Takahata Suzuo is married to Natsuko and they have one daughter Miyu. Suzuo works as an unpopular manga writer. He spends his days drinking and gambling. One day, he dies in a traffic accident. Suzuo believes he is going to Hell, but he is given one month to reflect on his life and his family. He then returns as a cat. (Source: Asianwiki & mydramalist)

9. Fortuna’s Eye (Forutuna no Hitomi)

Release date: February 15, 2019

Actors: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kasumi Arimura, Jun Shison, Naito Daigo,

Producer: Yasushi Hashimoto, Tomoya Nishino

Writer: Naoki Hyakuta (novel), Riko Sakaguchi

Director: Takahiro miki

Distributor: Toho

Genre: Romance, Fantasy

Runtime: 110 minutes

Synopsis: When Shinichiro Kiyama was little, his family died in a plane accident. Since then, he has not made any friends and he has lived a lonely existence. One day, Shinichiro Kiyama acquires a special ability. His special ability is to see through the body of people who are about to die. Shinichiro Kiyama's life changes because of this. Shinichiro Kiyama meets Aoi Kiryu at a cellphone shop. He becomes attracted to her with her bright personality and Aoi Kiryu is attracted to Shinichiro Kiyama. They enjoy happy days together, but, all of a sudden, Shinichiro Kiyama is able to see through Aoi Kiryu’s body. (Source: Asianwiki & mydramalist)

10. Samurai Marathon

Release date: February 22, 2019

Actors: Takeru Satoh, Shota Sometani, Nana Komatsu, Moriyama Mirai, Taishi Nakagawa

Producer: Jeremy Thomas, Toshiaki Nakazawa

Writer: Akihiro Dobayashi (novel), Jeremy Thomas

Director: Bernard Rose

Genre: Historical

Distributor: Gaga Corporation

Runtime: 104 minutes

Synopsis: Set at the end of Edo period. With the approaching threat of foreigners, the Annaka lord's Katsuaki Itakura decided to train samurais by holding an excursion running through ten Gosato (about 58 km) along the mountain road.
However, this movement is mistaken for treason by the shogunate, who decide to assassinate Katsuaki staying in the castle during the absence of samurais. Only one person, a man who knew that a crisis is approaching, in order to stop the plan, begins to run.

~~ Adapted from the novel by Akihiro Dobashi "Edo marathon Samurai".(Source: Asianwiki & mydramalist)

Well, minna-san. Which one is your favorite genre? Or movies with your favorite idols there? For me, I would look forward to Samurai Marathon with a guarantee to see my Takeru Satoh 😍😍😍 and Fortuna's eye with Kamiki Ryunosuke there. What about you?

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