Kokuho
Released just last year. Kokuho is a drama film. directed by Sang-il Lee. With a runtime of 2h 54m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, and Mitsuki Takahata
Synopsis
Nagasaki, 1964: Following the death of his yakuza father, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – and one will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of kabuki.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2025
7 months ago
Runtime
2h 54m
174 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (18 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$123.1M
15.4x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ryo Yoshizawa
as Kikuo Tachibana
Ryusei Yokohama
as Shunsuke Ogaki
Mitsuki Takahata
as Harue Fukuda
Shinobu Terajima
as Sachiko Ogaki
Soya Kurokawa
as Kikuo (young)
Keitatsu Koshiyama
as Shunsuke (young)
Min Tanaka
as Mangiku Onogawa
Ken Watanabe
as Hanjiro Hanai
Nana Mori
as Akiko
Takahiro Miura
as Takeno
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $123,108,471
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Aniplex
- Myriagon Studio
- CREDEUS
- AMUSE
- Lawson
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kokuho about?
Nagasaki, 1964: Following the death of his yakuza father, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate hims...
Who directed Kokuho?
Kokuho was directed by Sang-il Lee.
How long is Kokuho?
Kokuho has a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes (174 minutes total).
When was Kokuho released?
Kokuho was released on June 6, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kokuho?
The main cast of Kokuho includes Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Soya Kurokawa.