Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Synopsis
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-29
Top Cast
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Rinko Kikuchi
Haru
Alberto Guerra
Fedir
Alejandro Edda
Luis
YOU
Hiromi
Yoh Yoshida
Yuki
Damián Alcázar
Jacobo
Cristina Rodlo
Cristina
Derek Mio
Peter
Chelsea Gonzalez
Gloria
Keren Louis
Mila
Charlotte Flyte
Sasha
Soji Arai
Nobuyuki
Kosuke Tanaka
Billy
Andrew Zox
Andy
Eriko Yamaguchi
Interpreter
Bob
Hiroki
Takaaki Fujisawa
Bachata Salaryman
Tom Harwood
Danny
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Kubota Wladyka
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef Kubota Wladyka, Nicholas Huynh
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern
- Original Title
- Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- THEFOOL, Ha-Chan, JDM Pictures, Beauregard Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Josef Kubota Wladyka, Nicholas Huynh
Nathan Halpern
Daniel Satinoff
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Josef Kubota Wladyka, Mao Nagakura, Kimberly Parker Zox, James M. Hausler, Rinko Kikuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Director
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Producer
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Writer
Nicholas Huynh
Writer
Mao Nagakura
Producer
Kimberly Parker Zox
Producer
Daniel Satinoff
Director of Photography
Babymix
Costume Design
Nathan Halpern
Original Music Composer
Masami Tanaka
Production Design
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
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What is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! about?
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.
Who directed Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!?
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! was directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka.
Who stars in Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!?
The principal cast of Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! includes Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, YOU, Yoh Yoshida.
When was Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! released and how long is it?
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! was composed by Nathan Halpern.