Issei Takahashi is cast in two upcoming projects. He voices Masu in Shingo Natsume's original anime film 'ghost - end of night,' and he stars in the NHK BS drama adaptation of Moegara's essay 'Kono Aji mo Mata Itsuka Koishiku Naru.'
Issei Takahashi's two most recent announced roles are in separate projects. In the anime film 'ghost - end of night,' directed by Shingo Natsume at Madhouse, he voices Masu, a man burdened by the loss of his family who covers his body with tattoos and crosses paths with the 15-year-old lead, Neekei. The film's teaser trailer, released on Friday, August 7, 2026, includes the first voiced scenes for both leads and features the insert song "Sugar" by hitsujibungaku. The film opens in Japan on February 11, 2027.
Separately, Takahashi stars in the NHK BS drama 'Kono Aji mo Mata Itsuka Koishiku Naru,' adapted from Moegara's essay. NHK BS has set part one for November 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM and part two for November 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The second part adds LEO of BE:FIRST in an unannounced role. A key visual is out. The drama's cast includes veteran actors alongside Takahashi.
The two projects are unrelated in production. One is a theatrical anime from a director known for ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., with several staff from that series returning. The other is a two-part television drama adaptation of a personal essay. No further details about Takahashi's roles in either project have been announced beyond what the teaser and drama announcements state.
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NHK BS has set the broadcast dates for 'Kono Aji mo Mata Itsuka Koishiku Naru,' the drama adaptation of Moegara's essay starring Takashi Ikuei. Part one airs November 14 at 9:00 PM, part two on November 21 at 9:00 PM. LEO of BE:FIRST appears in the second part, in an unannounced role. A key visual is out.
The official website for ghost - end of night, the new theatrical anime project from director Shingo Natsume and studio Madhouse, unveiled a teaser trailer on Friday that introduces the film's two lead cast members. Mayu Hotta plays Neekei, a 15-year-old girl who has already been selected in a society where people are judged at age 18 on whether the world needs them. Issei Takahashi voices Masu, a man burdened by the loss of his family who wanders while covering his body with tattoos before crossing paths with Neekei. The teaser includes the pair's first voiced scenes and features the insert song "Sugar" by alternative rock band hitsujibungaku, who also perform the film's theme song. The film is set in a near future where labor is no longer necessary, and follows Neekei as she seeks what is real while resisting the order of a content society. Natsume directs and writes the script, marking his first time directing an original anime film. Natsume Ono provides original character designs, Norifumi Kugai handles animation character designs, and Bandai Namco Filmworks distributes. The film opens in Japan on February 11, 2027.