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NAOTO is set to reprise his role as Jesse in the final HiGH&LOW film, "HiGH&LOW THE New World," scheduled for release in 2027.

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NAOTO will return to the HiGH&LOW franchise as Jesse in the upcoming film "HiGH&LOW THE New World," announced on June 24 at a 10th anniversary event in Tokyo. The film is the final chapter of the series and takes place several years after the 2017 film "HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE 3 / FINAL MISSION." NAOTO is among the returning cast members who are reprising their roles after nine years, alongside AKIRA as Kohaku and Alan Shirahama as Bernie.

The announcement came from series planner and producer HIRO, who surprised attendees with a teaser video. Directors Norihisa Hiranuma and Motoaki Kuba are helming the project. Hiranuma stated that the film will feature overseas artists and cast members. The teaser video, now on YouTube, shows hand-to-hand combat and armed groups, suggesting a harsher world. The film is set for release in 2027.

Key facts

Role
NAOTO reprises his role as Jesse.
Film
"HiGH&LOW THE New World" is the final chapter of the HiGH&LOW film series.
Release Year
The film is scheduled for release in 2027.
Return Gap
NAOTO and other returning cast members are reprising their roles after nine years.
Announcement Event
The film was announced on June 24 at a 10th anniversary event in Tokyo.

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HiGH&LOW THE New World Announced as Final Film Chapter, Set for 2027

The final chapter of the HiGH&LOW film series, "HiGH&LOW THE New World," was announced on June 24 at a 10th anniversary event in Tokyo. HIRO, the series' planner and producer, surprised attendees with a teaser video and confirmed the film will release in 2027. The story takes place several years after the 2017 film "HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE 3 / FINAL MISSION." Returning cast members include AKIRA as Kohaku, NAOTO as Jesse, and Alan Shirahama as Bernie, all reprising roles after nine years. Kazuma Kawamura and Hokuto Yoshino also join the cast. Directors Norihisa Hiranuma and Motoaki Kuba are helming the project. Hiranuma stated that the film will feature overseas artists and cast members. The teaser video, now on YouTube, shows hand-to-hand combat and armed groups, suggesting a harsher world. The series has drawn 6.21 million cumulative viewers and earned 8.9 billion yen at the box office. A live event, "HiGH&LOW 10th ANNIVERSARY FEVER," will be held at K-Arena Yokohama on September 22 and 23, featuring LDH artists including EXILE THE SECOND and THE RAMPAGE.