The Final Piece
盤上の向日葵
“This encounter will change your destiny.”
Synopsis
Keisuke, a 10-year-old boy, living hard despite being abused by his father, finds a ray of light in the midst of his suffering and conflict ---- a shogi world where he fights quietly and passionately in his sharpened senses. Even though he gives up and tries to escape from the light, his passion for shogi continues to guide him thereafter. Eventually, he would learn the true meaning of life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoto Kumazawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoto Kumazawa
- Original Score
- Harumi Fuuki
- Original Title
- 盤上の向日葵
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku Studio, Shochiku, Sony Pictures, Tristone Entertainment, U-NEXT, LY Corporation, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, CHUOKORON-SHINSHA, Nippan Group Holdings, Shochiku Broadcasting, SEIBIDO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoto Kumazawa
Naoto Kumazawa, Yuko Yuzuki
Harumi Fuuki
Shôji Ehara
Naoto Kumazawa, Hiroshi Sugimoto
Satoko Ishida, Shigeaki Yoshida
Department Leadership Roster
Naoto Kumazawa
Director
Naoto Kumazawa
Screenplay
Naoto Kumazawa
Editor
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Editor
Takashi Nishimura
Production Design
Satoko Ishida
Producer
Shôji Ehara
Director of Photography
Harumi Fuuki
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Final Piece.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Final Piece
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Final Piece about?
Keisuke, a 10-year-old boy, living hard despite being abused by his father, finds a ray of light in the midst of his suffering and conflict ---- a shogi world where he fights quietly and passionately in his sharpened senses. Even though he gives up and tries to escape from the light, his passion for shogi continues to guide him thereafter. Eventually, he would learn the true meaning of life.
Who directed The Final Piece?
The Final Piece was directed by Naoto Kumazawa.
Who stars in The Final Piece?
The principal cast of The Final Piece includes Kentaro Sakaguchi, Ken Watanabe, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Mahiro Takasugi.
When was The Final Piece released and how long is it?
The Final Piece was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Final Piece?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Final Piece was composed by Harumi Fuuki.
Is The Final Piece based on a book or true story?
The Final Piece is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yuko Yuzuki".