Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Japanese Film 'Kokuho' Set for November U.S. Theatrical Release
Imagine a movie about a young man named Kikuo who learns the art of Kabuki theater.
It takes place in Japan in 1964.
After his father dies, Kikuo is taken in by a famous Kabuki actor.
He then works with the actor's son, Shunsuke.
They go through acting school, onto big stages, experiencing good and bad times along the way.
The movie shows their lives as they grow up, pursuing their dreams of being the best Kabuki masters.
The movie has already made a lot of money in Japan and will now be shown in the U.S. The movie is brought to you by Gkids, known for animated films.
Japanese film 'Kokuho' will have a U.S. theatrical release in November.
The movie stars Ryo Yoshizawa and Ken Watanabe.
The film is directed by Sang-il Lee.
It premiered at Cannes and will have an award-qualifying run in the U.S.
'Kokuho' is the second-highest grossing live-action movie of all time in Japan.
- Who
- The movie "Kokuho," directed by Sang-il Lee, starring Ryo Yoshizawa and Ken Watanabe.
- What
- A coming-of-age Kabuki drama.
- When
- Set to release in U.S. theaters starting November 14 and 21.
- Where
- U.S. theaters, specifically in Los Angeles and New York.
- Why
- For an award-qualifying run.
- Movie Title
- Kokuho
- U.S. Release Date
- November 14 (Los Angeles), November 21 (New York)
- Director
- Sang-il Lee
- Starring
- Ryo Yoshizawa, Ken Watanabe, Ryusei Yokohama
- Primary Distributor
- Gkids
- Genre
- Coming-of-age drama
- Setting
- Nagasaki, 1964