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踊る大捜査線 N.E.W. メトロポリスを駆け抜けろ！
The film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis! is set for a nationwide release on September 18, with a cast that includes returning veteran Kuranosuke Sasaki and newcomer Karin Fujiyoshi.
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Sep 2
The latest installment in the Odoru Daisousasen franchise, Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis!, has been building its cast through several announcements ahead of its September 18 release. The film brings back Kuranosuke Sasaki, who will play Ikuto Kitaoka, a colleague of protagonist Shunsaku Aoshima. Sasaki's appearance marks his first co-starring role with Yuji Oda in about 20 years, and his first return to the franchise after 23 years.
Nine new cast members were announced in late June, including Shuri, Shirasu Jin, Sakasai Kuranosuke, Masuda Takahisa of NEWS, Noro Kayo, Tamai Shiori of Momoiro Clover Z, Fujiyoshi Karin of Sakurazaka46, Saito Nagisa, and Sato Jiro. Masuda Takahisa plays the son of long-running characters Masashita Masayoshi and Yukino, directly connecting the Reiwa-era film to the franchise's established family tree.
In July, Sakurazaka46 member Karin Fujiyoshi was confirmed to play mysterious high school student Kiiko Murashita. Fujiyoshi, who made her film debut in 2024, described the set as a warm, supportive environment. The casting of younger-generation faces like Fujiyoshi alongside veteran returnees like Sasaki suggests the film is balancing its established legacy with contemporary themes.
Key facts
- Release date
- September 18 ↗
- Kuranosuke Sasaki role
- Ikuto Kitaoka, a colleague of protagonist Shunsaku Aoshima ↗
- Karin Fujiyoshi role
- Mysterious high school student Kiiko Murashita ↗
- Masuda Takahisa role
- Son of long-running characters Masashita Masayoshi and Yukino ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- movie · September 18 · 2026-08-08
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- short_film · 2026-09-18 · Japan · 2026-08-29
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- movie · September 18 · Japan · 2026-06-28
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- movie · 2026-09-18 · Japan · 2026-07-02
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- movie · 2026-09-18 · 2026-08-08
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- movie · upcoming · 2026-07-12
- Announced
- Yamanote Line escape game · 2026-09-02
- Announced
- Nagoya mannequin dressed as Shunsaku Aoshima · 2026-09-02
- Announced
- Ginza Mitsukoshi museum exhibition · 2026-09-02
- Announced
- Umeda advertisement takeover · 2026-09-02
- Announced
- collaboration with Gacha Police for a set of six mini police-themed items · 2026-08-08
- Announced
- special video introducing nine new characters · 2026-08-08
- Announced
- Tomica die-cast cars based on vehicles from the film (pre-orders opened) · 2026-08-07
- Noted
- 12 original cast members returning after 14 years · 2026-07-14
- Noted
- theme song is 'Love Somebody (CINEMA Version)' by Yuji Oda · 2026-07-14
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All coverage
2d ago
The Odoru Daisousasen THE MUSEUM exhibition opens September 9 at Ginza Mitsukoshi, relocating from its summer run in Odaiba with new displays tied to the September 18 film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. A press preview on September 8 showed costumes for the new generation cast, Aoshima's current free-address desk, and Seven Bear plush figures. Director Katsuyuki Motohiro and producer Chihiro Kameyama led the tour and explained the design choices.
2d ago
The film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. Metropolis wo Kakenukero! opens September 18. A Seven-Eleven fair starting September 17 sells a canelé based on the one Miki Mizuki's character Yuki Mashita makes in the film, priced 226.80 yen. A receipt serial campaign offers a Blu-ray set in a Frog Express box for 50 winners, three of whom get a signed poster by Yuji Oda, plus pin badge sets for 250 and sweets coupons for 1,000.
Sep 2
With three weeks until the September 18 release of Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. Metropolis wo Kakenukero!, a wave of nationwide collaborations was announced. The slate includes a Yamanote Line escape game, a Nagoya mannequin dressed as Shunsaku Aoshima, a Ginza Mitsukoshi museum exhibition, and an Umeda advertisement takeover. Yuji Oda returns as Aoshima, back on screen after 14 years.
Aug 29
GameBusiness.jp interviews Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos, developers of the diesel-punk artillery simulation IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator. Released for PC on August 6 at 1,980 yen, the game puts players inside a giant walking cannon, measuring targets and choosing from 30 shell types. Nieuwoudt cites the original Crysis as his favorite game and Katsuhiro Otomo's "Cannon Fodder" as a major influence.
Aug 29
Developer Simon Edwardson launched RollTab, a free iPhone and iPad app that uses a Transformer-based AI model with 125 million parameters to generate continuations of piano performances. The app records MIDI keyboard input, then produces a continuation in under two seconds. Edwardson trained the model on public domain classical music.
Aug 29
A web movie titled "Playfulness, Cannot Be Sealed Off." pairs the upcoming film 'Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. - Run Through Metropolis!' with the new Nissan Kicks. Aoshima, Ogata, and Nozoe appear in the short, which is set in a police underground parking lot and features the series' signature "Go-o!" line.
Aug 28
Cinema Today reports on a new introduction video for 'Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. - Run Through the Metropolis!', releasing nationwide September 18. The video reveals the current positions of original Wangan Police Station members, including Mashimo as an NPA assistant, Okita as a councilor, and the Three Amigos turned video streamers.
Aug 28
Cinema Today introduces the main cast for Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. Escape Through the Metropolis!, the new film in the series. Yuji Oda reprises his role as Shunsaku Aoshima, now assigned to the First Investigative Division. The story follows Aoshima as a kidnapping case and a virus threat escalate.
Aug 22
Nick Nieuwoudt, co-developer of IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator, says the most moving feedback came from veterans who told him the game captures the real work of fire direction commanders and gunners. One said it helped them face PTSD-related memories. The diesel-punk artillery game, out on PC since August 6 at 1,980 yen, is built as a psychological simulator rather than a mechanical one, with the player choosing among thirty shell types.
Aug 10
The upcoming film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Metropolis wo Kakenukero! has added four veteran voice actors to its cast. Fumihiko Tachiki, Kenjiro Tsuda, Tomokazu Seki, and Kenji Nojima will play senior National Police Agency officials who appear in the round-table meetings. The film opens in Japanese theaters on September 18.
Aug 8
The upcoming film 'Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Metropolis wo Kakenukero!' has announced a collaboration with the capsule toy brand Gacha Police, releasing a set of six mini police-themed items. The lineup includes a warning siren that makes sound, an emergency lamp that actually lights up, a thumb handcuff, an extendable baton, a slide-cover pistol, and a police notebook-shaped tape roll marked 'KEEP OUT.' Each item costs 400 yen including tax, and the products are scheduled to appear from August, with the exact release date to be announced later. The collaboration marks the film's September 18 nationwide release. Social media reactions have been positive, with users calling the items 'cute' and expressing nostalgia for the series. Some fans have also requested additional items inspired by the franchise, such as a 'Kaeru Kyuubin' delivery service item or a 'Rainbow Manjuu' sweet, though these were not confirmed. The film stars Yuji Oda as the protagonist Aoshima and features a returning cast including Yusuke Santamaria, Miki Maya, Miki Mizuno, and others.
Aug 8
Cinema Today reports that a special video for 'Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. - Dash Through the Metropolis!' introduces nine new characters, each with a symbolic keyword. The film, starring Yuji Oda as Shunsaku Aoshima, opens September 18. Director Katsuyuki Motohiro, screenwriter Ryo Kamizuka, and producer Chihiro Kameyama return.
Aug 7
Takara Tomy has opened pre-orders for three Tomica die-cast cars based on vehicles from the upcoming film Bayside Shakedown N.E.W., which is scheduled for release in Japan on September 18, 2026. The lineup includes the undercover patrol car, a Nissan Fuga; the Kaeru Express, a deep blue delivery van; and the Apollo Taxi, a Toyota Crown Athlete. The first two items are available on Amazon.co.jp, while the Apollo Taxi is listed on Takara Tomy Mall. Each Tomica is priced at 880 yen including tax, though the Amazon listings show a discounted price of 704 yen. All three are scheduled to ship on September 18, 2026, the same day the film opens. The toys are intended for children aged three and up and include a single Tomica body. The distributor is Takara Tomy. The products are collaborative items tied to the film, which is produced by the Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. Production Committee. The announcement was made on August 7, 2026, and the items are currently available for pre-order.
Jul 14
The upcoming film 'Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.: Run Through the Metropolis!' will feature 12 original cast members returning after 14 years. The ensemble includes Yusuke Santamaria, Miki Maya, Miki Mizuno, Masahiro Komoto, and others as their characters take on new roles in the Reiwa-era Tokyo. The film opens September 18, and the theme song is 'Love Somebody (CINEMA Version)' by star Yuji Oda.
Jul 12
Sakurazaka46 member Karin Fujiyoshi has joined the cast of the upcoming film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Metropolis o Kakenukero! as mysterious high school student Kiiko Murashita. Fujiyoshi, who made her film debut in 2024, shared her excitement about joining the long-running series and described the set as a warm, supportive environment.
Jul 2
Kuranosuke Sasaki will appear in the film "Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis!" as Ikuto Kitaoka, a colleague of protagonist Shunsaku Aoshima. It marks his first co-starring role with Yuji Oda in about 20 years. The film releases nationwide on September 18.
Jun 28
The latest film in the Odoru Daisosasen franchise, Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W. - Dash Through the Metropolis!, has announced nine new cast members. The lineup includes Shuri, Shirasu Jin, Sakasai Kuranosuke, Masuda Takahisa of NEWS, Noro Kayo, Tamai Shiori of Momoiro Clover Z, Fujiyoshi Karin of Sakurazaka46, Saito Nagisa, and Sato Jiro. The film opens September 18.
Jun 15
Independent developers Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos have released a demo version of 'IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator' on Steam, coinciding with the Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition. The game is a first-person heavy turret simulator set in an alternate history of Spain in the late 1920s, where the monarchy did not collapse and World War I did not occur. Players operate a massive four-legged land artillery fortress called the 'Iron Nest,' following orders from high command via radio communication. They must manually calculate ballistic trajectories, measure distances, set propellant charges, and load shells from a selection of 30 types, including armor-piercing, smoke, and gas rounds. The demo includes a Campaign Mode that tells a story indirectly through orders, field reports, aerial reconnaissance photos, and propaganda newspapers, as well as a Challenge Mode with leaderboards. The full version is planned for release in early August 2026, with localization into languages including Japanese in progress. The demo has already received over 1,400 reviews on Steam, earning a 'Very Positive' rating.