Don't Lose Your Head!
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Don't Lose Your Head! is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hayato Kawai.
Starring Tsuyoshi Muro, Eita Nagayama, and Haruna Kawaguchi
Synopsis
In 1701, an insult led to a sword slash between the heads of the Ako clan and the Kira clan in Shogun's court. The head of the Ako clan was ordered to commit seppuku, and his loyal retainers plotted revenge against the Kira clan. This led to the legendary events known as the "47 ronin incident". However, unknown to most, the head of the Kira clan, Kozukenosuke Kira, is already dead from his wounds. Impersonating him is his slacker monk brother Takaaki, who has to prevent his brother's death being found out to protect his clan – and accidentally befriends Ooishi, the leader of the Ako men who wouldn't really want to go through with the revenge. Will Takaaki survive with his head?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 2024
1 year ago
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsuyoshi Muro
as Kira Takaaki | Kira Kozukenosuke
Eita Nagayama
as Oishi Kuranosuke
Haruna Kawaguchi
as Kikyo
Kento Hayashi
as Saito Kunai
Kazuki Kitamura
as Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Kanichiro Sato
as Shimizu Ichigaku
Win Morisaki
as Horibe Yasubei
Chikara Honda
as Horie Hanemon
Hidetoshi Hoshida
as Hara Soemon
Maho Nonami
as Oishi Riku
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
- AOI Pro.
- Toei Studios Kyoto
- TC Entertainment
- dentsu
- The Asahi Shimbun
- Nippon Broadcasting System
- Nippan Group Holdings
- MBS
- Koei Tecmo Games
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Lose Your Head! about?
In 1701, an insult led to a sword slash between the heads of the Ako clan and the Kira clan in Shogun's court. The head of the Ako clan was ordered to commit seppuku, and his loyal retainers plotte...
Who directed Don't Lose Your Head!?
Don't Lose Your Head! was directed by Hayato Kawai.
When was Don't Lose Your Head! released?
Don't Lose Your Head! was released on February 9, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don't Lose Your Head!?
The main cast of Don't Lose Your Head! includes Tsuyoshi Muro, Eita Nagayama, Haruna Kawaguchi, Kento Hayashi, Kazuki Kitamura.