The Bird Is Calling movie poster

The Bird Is Calling

October 3, 2025 9.5/10 (2 votes)

Released just last year. The Bird Is Calling is a drama/mystery film. directed by Katsuhide Motoki.

Starring Koshi Mizukami, Mizuki Yamashita, and Misato Morita

Synopsis

Yuji and Yuriko's peaceful life shatters when an old diary belonging to Yuji's great-uncle Sadaichi, who died in the war, is discovered. The pages are full of an obsession with life... and one strange phrase: "I want to devour the bird—Hikuidori." From that day on, eerie phenomena start to haunt those connected to the diary. As the nightmare deepens, a strong will to live—once buried with Sadaichi—begins to twist the past and bleed into reality.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 3, 2025 3 months ago
User Rating 9.5/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • GAGA Corporation
  • KADOKAWA
  • Flamingo
  • Ark Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bird Is Calling about?

Yuji and Yuriko's peaceful life shatters when an old diary belonging to Yuji's great-uncle Sadaichi, who died in the war, is discovered. The pages are full of an obsession with life... and one stra...

Who directed The Bird Is Calling?

The Bird Is Calling was directed by Katsuhide Motoki.

When was The Bird Is Calling released?

The Bird Is Calling was released on October 3, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bird Is Calling?

The main cast of The Bird Is Calling includes Koshi Mizukami, Mizuki Yamashita, Misato Morita, Ken Yoshizawa, Shinsuke Kato.