Why Wait, Just Die
死ねばいいのに
Synopsis
A woman named Asami Kashima is found strangled. A woman named Eiko Watarai starts confronting various people who knew her – her boss, her neighbor, her boyfriend, her mother – riling them up into revealing their feelings about Asami, and saying she wants to know more about her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taoyuan Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junichi Kanai
- Screenplay & Story
- Kohei Kiyasu
- Original Score
- D flat
- Original Title
- 死ねばいいのに
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- DUB, Stardust Pictures, Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junichi Kanai
Kohei Kiyasu, Natsuhiko Kyogoku
D flat
Junichi Kanai
Tatsuya Iwakura, Yuhiro Matsuoka, Masaya Miyashita, Nobutaka Katō, Yasuhiko Hattori
Department Leadership Roster
Junichi Kanai
Director
D flat
Original Music Composer
Junichi Kanai
Editor
Kohei Kiyasu
Screenplay
Nobutaka Katō
Producer
Yasuhiko Hattori
Producer
Yuichi Shibahara
Producer
Keisuke Tsuru
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Wait, Just Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why Wait, Just Die about?
A woman named Asami Kashima is found strangled. A woman named Eiko Watarai starts confronting various people who knew her – her boss, her neighbor, her boyfriend, her mother – riling them up into revealing their feelings about Asami, and saying she wants to know more about her.
Who directed Why Wait, Just Die?
Why Wait, Just Die was directed by Junichi Kanai.
Who stars in Why Wait, Just Die?
The principal cast of Why Wait, Just Die includes Nao, Aoi Ito, Kou Maehara, Hikaru Takahashi, Takuya Kusakawa.
When was Why Wait, Just Die released and how long is it?
Why Wait, Just Die was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Wait, Just Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Wait, Just Die was composed by D flat.
Is Why Wait, Just Die based on a book or true story?
Why Wait, Just Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Natsuhiko Kyogoku".