Big Man Japan
大日本人
Synopsis
Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and destruction he causes on the job. But a heroic public image is the least of his concerns. Besides defending Japan from bizarre monsters, he must deal with an agent seeking to brand him with ads, a superhero grandfather with Alzheimer's and a family embarrassed by his incompetence.
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Big Man Japan Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-23
Top Cast
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Hitoshi Matsumoto
Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
UA
Manager Kobori
Itsuji Itao
Female Niou-no-jû
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Warabe-no-jû
Miyagawa Daisuke
Super Justice
Hiroyuki Miyasako
Stay With Me
Riki Takeuchi
Hanerunojyuu
Unabara Haruka
Shimeru-no-jû
Takayuki Haranishi
Male Niou-no-jû
Shion Machida
Daisatô's Ex-wife
Ryushin Tei
Yumiko Ise
Taichi Yazaki
Daisatô's Grandfather
Tomoji Hasegawa
Interviewer / Director
Takuya Hashimoto
Midon
Atsuko Nakamura
Bar Proprietress Azusa
Daisuke Nagakura
Daisatô's Grandfather - Younger
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hitoshi Matsumoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitsuyoshi Takasu
- Original Score
- TOWA TEI
- Original Title
- 大日本人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Yoshimoto Kogyo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Mitsuyoshi Takasu
TOWA TEI
Hideo Yamamoto
Soichi Ueno
Department Leadership Roster
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Director
Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Screenplay
Hideo Yamamoto
Director of Photography
Soichi Ueno
Editor
TOWA TEI
Original Music Composer
Etsuko Aikô
Production Design
Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Writer
Yuji Hayashida
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Man Japan
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What is Big Man Japan about?
Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and destruction he causes on the job. But a heroic public image is the least of his concerns. Besides defending Japan from bizarre monsters, he must deal with an agent seeking to brand him with ads, a superhero grandfather with Alzheimer's and a family embarrassed by his incompetence.
Who directed Big Man Japan?
Big Man Japan was directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto.
Who stars in Big Man Japan?
The principal cast of Big Man Japan includes Hitoshi Matsumoto, UA, Itsuji Itao, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Miyagawa Daisuke.
When was Big Man Japan released and how long is it?
Big Man Japan was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Man Japan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Man Japan was composed by TOWA TEI.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Man Japan?
Big Man Japan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).