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RYUJI 竜二

RYUJI Ryuji is a live-action film adaptation of the 1983 film Ryuji, starring Yuya Yagira, directed by Nobuo Mizuta, and set to release on October 30. The film has completed its character PV rollout and has its Japan premiere scheduled for October 7.

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The film RYUJI Ryuji is a new adaptation of the 1983 film Ryuji, which became a legend in Japanese film history after its screenwriter and lead actor Masatsugu Kaneko died eight days after the original release. Starring Yuya Yagira and directed by Nobuo Mizuta, the film is scheduled to open on October 30. The project has been building toward release through a series of character PVs, each installment narrated by the actors playing the featured characters.

The first PV installment, released August 25, covered Ryuji and his wife Mariko, with Yagira and Rina Kawaei providing narration. The second installment, released August 29, focused on Nao and Hiroshi, played by Riku Hagiwara and JUNON of BE:FIRST. The third installment, also released August 29, set up the two opposing forces around Ryuji: Kazu, his sworn brother played by Ken Miyake, and Miyanchi, a man holding a grudge against Ryuji, played by RYUKI of MAZZEL. The PVs show Kazu crying out for help and Miyanchi confronting Ryuji in a coffee shop with his split mouth bleeding.

The cast includes Rina Kawaei, Rihito Hagiwara, JUNON, Ken Miyake, Hideaki Ito, and RYUKI, whose appearance marks his acting debut. The theme song is 'It's not a bad life' by BE:FIRST. Advance movie tickets went on sale July 31 with a set of six original postcards as a bonus. The Japan premiere is set for October 7 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku, with stage greetings featuring Yagira, Kawaei, Hagiwara, JUNON, Miyake, Ito, RYUKI, and Mizuta.

Key facts

Release date
October 30
Lead actor
Yuya Yagira
Director
Nobuo Mizuta
Original film
1983 film Ryuji, whose lead actor and screenwriter Masatsugu Kaneko died eight days after release
Acting debut
RYUKI of MAZZEL makes his acting debut as Miyanchi
Theme song
It's not a bad life by BE:FIRST
Premiere event
October 7 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku with cast and director stage greetings
Character PV rollout
Six character PVs released in three installments: Ryuji and Mariko (August 25), Nao and Hiroshi (August 29), Kazu and Miyanchi (August 29)

Timeline

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Facts

Release
movie · October 30 · 2026-08-28
Release
movie · October 30 · Japan · 2026-07-28
Noted
will release character PVs for all six main characters · 2026-08-28
Noted
new adaptation of the 1980s legend 'Ryuji.' · 2026-08-28
Noted
first installment, out August 25, covers Ryuji and Mariko · 2026-08-28
Noted
released character PVs for Nao and Hiroshi · 2026-08-29
Announced
third installment of character PVs · 2026-08-29

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All coverage

Sep 3

RYUJI Ryuji Japan Premiere Set for October 7 With Cast Stage Greetings

The Japan premiere of the film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yuuya Yagura, will be held on October 7 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku. Scheduled to appear are Yagura, Rina Kawaei, Rihito Hagiwara, JUNON (BE:FIRST), Ken Miyake, Hideaki Ito, RYUKI (MAZZEL), and director Nobuo Mizuta. Eight scene stills were also released.

Aug 29

Ken Miyake and MAZZEL's RYUKI Star in New RYUJI Ryuji Character PVs

The film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yuya Yagira and releasing October 30, dropped its third installment of character PVs on August 29. Ken Miyake plays Kazu, Ryuji's sworn brother, and RYUKI of MAZZEL plays Miyanchi, a man holding a grudge against Ryuji. The PVs show Kazu crying out for help and Miyanchi confronting Ryuji in a coffee shop, his split mouth bleeding. The film is a remake of the 1983 Ryuji, whose lead actor and screenwriter Masatsugu Kaneko died eight days after its release.

Aug 29

RYUJI Ryuji Releases Character PVs for Riku Hagiwara and JUNON

The film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yukiya Yagira, released character PVs for Nao and Hiroshi, played by Riku Hagiwara and JUNON of BE:FIRST. The PVs show the characters' devotion to Ryuji, with Hagiwara and JUNON providing narration. The film opens October 30.

Aug 28

'RYUJI' Character PVs Launch With Ryuji And Mariko Editions

The film 'RYUJI Ryuji,' starring Yuya Yagira and opening October 30, will release character PVs for all six main characters in three installments of two each. The first installment, out August 25, covers Ryuji and Mariko, with Yagira and Riona Kawae providing narration. The film is a new adaptation of the 1980s legend 'Ryuji.'

Jul 28

MAZZEL's RYUKI Makes Acting Debut in Yagira Yuya Film 'RYUJI'

RYUKI, a member of the 8-member dance and vocal group MAZZEL, will make his acting debut in the film 'RYUJI', starring Yagira Yuya. The film is a new adaptation of the 1983 film 'Ryuji', which became a legend in Japanese film history after its screenwriter and lead actor Kaneko Masatsugu died eight days after the original release. RYUKI plays Miyauchi, a member of a rival yakuza organization who bears a deep grudge after being wounded by Ryuji in the past. The additional cast also includes Miyake Ken, Ito Hideaki, Chihara Junior, and Tanaka Misato. The film is directed by Nobuo Mizuta and releases on October 30. The theme song is 'It's not a bad life' by BE:FIRST, with JUNON of BE:FIRST also appearing in the cast as Hiroshi. Advance movie tickets go on sale July 31 with a set of six original postcards as a bonus.

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