Shinkansen Daibakuha (2025)

“Shinkansen Daibakuha” is a tense action thriller set to release in 2025. The film centers on a daring and dangerous plot involving a group of criminals who strap bombs to a Japanese bullet train, the Shinkansen, in an effort to extort money from the government. The high-stakes narrative explores themes of crime, desperation, and the race against time to prevent disaster on one of the world’s fastest trains.

Directed by Shinji Higuchi, the movie combines gripping suspense with intense action sequences, reflecting the director’s strong background in visually dynamic storytelling. The screenplay is penned by Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Ryûnosuke Ono, and Jun’ya Satô, whose collaboration brings a sharp and compelling script to life, weaving drama and thriller elements seamlessly.

The film stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Kazuya Takaichi, a key character caught in the unfolding crisis. Kanata Hosoda portrays Keiji Fujii, whose role is pivotal to the plot’s escalating tension. Non plays Chika Matsumoto, adding depth and nuance to the story’s emotional core. Supporting performances come from Jun Kaname as Mitsuru Todoroki, Machiko Ono as Yuko Kagami, Hana Toyoshima as Yuzuki Onodera, Daisuke Kuroda, Suzuka Ohgo as Ichikawa, and others, all contributing to the tightly woven narrative.

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