Blue Boy Trial
Released just last year. Blue Boy Trial is a feature film. directed by Kashou Iizuka.
Starring Miyu Nakagawa, Ryo Nishikido, and Kou Maehara
Synopsis
1960s Japan—economic boom, Olympic pride, and a crackdown on “public morals.” An anti-prostitution law targets women but spares male sex workers, the so-called “blue boys.” When police arrest the doctor performing their sex reassignment surgeries, the sensational “Blue Boy Trial” begins. Three transgender women take the stand, igniting a national debate on identity, medicine, and happiness—long before the language of LGBT existed. Though the court ruled surgery legal, the verdict cast a shadow: no such operations would occur in Japan for 29 years. Half a century later, this buried history still reverberates in the lives of sexual minorities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 2025
2 months ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- KDDI
- Office Shirous
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Amuse Creative Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Boy Trial about?
1960s Japan—economic boom, Olympic pride, and a crackdown on “public morals.” An anti-prostitution law targets women but spares male sex workers, the so-called “blue boys.” When police ar...
Who directed Blue Boy Trial?
Blue Boy Trial was directed by Kashou Iizuka.
How long is Blue Boy Trial?
Blue Boy Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Blue Boy Trial released?
Blue Boy Trial was released on November 14, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blue Boy Trial?
The main cast of Blue Boy Trial includes Miyu Nakagawa, Ryo Nishikido, Kou Maehara, Miyatani.