Asakusa Kid
浅草キッドの「浅草キッド」
Synopsis
After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami, Masayoshi Inoue, who also trains at the French Theater and aspires to be a writer, and other good-natured dancers... This heartwarming and moving drama set in Asakusa vividly depicts the process of "Takeshi's" self-discovery through interaction with his delightful friends.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Makoto Shinozaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Dankan
- Original Title
- 浅草キッドの「浅草キッド」
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- SKY PerfecTV!
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Makoto Shinozaki
Dankan, Takeshi Kitano
Masayuki Mori
Department Leadership Roster
Dankan
Screenplay
Makoto Shinozaki
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asakusa Kid
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What is Asakusa Kid about?
After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami, Masayoshi Inoue, who also trains at the French Theater and aspires to be a writer, and other good-natured dancers... This heartwarming and moving drama set in Asakusa vividly depicts the process of "Takeshi's" self-discovery through interaction with his delightful friends.
Who directed Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid was directed by Makoto Shinozaki.
Who stars in Asakusa Kid?
The principal cast of Asakusa Kid includes Hakase Suidobashi, Sujitarô Tamabukuro, Saburo Ishikura.
When was Asakusa Kid released and how long is it?
Asakusa Kid was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.