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Man

The Man film is set for a September 11 theatrical release, with a new trailer, poster, and additional cast revealed. The suspense comedy stars Shohei Uno and is directed by Koji Maeda.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 10

The film 'Man', directed by Koji Maeda and starring Shohei Uno, is set to open on September 11 at Shinjuku Musashino Hall and other theaters. A new trailer, poster visual, and scene photos were released on June 10, 2026, along with additional cast announcements. The suspense comedy follows a young car thief who is abducted by a mysterious man who forces lessons and goodwill on him to make him a 'good man'.

This marks the first time Shohei Uno stars in a feature-length film directed by Koji Maeda, who has cast him in 24 works to date. The project has been in development for some time, with the June 10 reveal providing the first concrete details on the cast and release date.

Key facts

Director
Koji Maeda ↗
Lead actor
Shohei Uno ↗
Theatrical release date
September 11 ↗
Genre
Suspense comedy ↗
Number of prior collaborations between director and lead
24 works ↗

Timeline

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live_action · 2026-09-11 · Japan · 2026-06-10

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