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Tasuku Emoto and Ken Watanabe are cast in movie “Kobikicho no Adauchi.” In addition, the first two teaser posters have been released for the film. The movie is based on 2023 novel “Kobikicho no Adauchi” by Sayako Nagai, which won the 169th Naoki Prize in 2023, and directed by Takashi Minamoto (“Tokyo Tower“). The mystery film is set during the Edo period and revolves around a killing that was purported to be a revenge murder.
“Kobikicho no Adauchi” will be released February 27, 2026.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the Edo period, Kikunosuke is a young man with a beautiful appearance. He comes to Tokyo in search of someone who killed his father. On a snowy night, he finally confronts his enemy right next to the theater and successfully gets his revenge by killing that person. People praise Kikunosuke for that.
A year and a half later, Samurai Soichiro Kase (Tasuku Emoto), who claims to be Kikunosuke’s relative, visits the theater to know the full story about Kikunosuke’s revenge. As Soichiro Kase listens to those involved with Kikunosuke, the truth gradually comes to light.
