Beat Kids
ビートキッズ
“A school brass band gets a new member.”
Synopsis
A new student ,Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate, Nanao. From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands, the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom. The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eiji's bright character and natural kindness. Under Nanao's leadership, the band starts making waves in local competitions. Despite their success, can they survive the pressures of school, relationships, and their dreams? In Beat Kids, Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshi Shioya
- Screenplay & Story
- Masato Harada
- Original Score
- Seiji Kameda
- Original Title
- ビートキッズ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshi Shioya
Masato Harada
Seiji Kameda
Yoshitaka Sakamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Masato Harada
Writer
Toshi Shioya
Director
Yoshitaka Sakamoto
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beat Kids
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What is Beat Kids about?
A new student ,Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate, Nanao. From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands, the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom. The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eiji's bright character and natural kindness. Under Nanao's leadership, the band starts making waves in local competitions. Despite their success, can they survive the pressures of school, relationships, and their dreams? In Beat Kids, Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary.
Who directed Beat Kids?
Beat Kids was directed by Toshi Shioya.
Who stars in Beat Kids?
The principal cast of Beat Kids includes Saki Aibu, Hiroki Furukawa, Nobuyoshi Ichimichi, Kenta Kiritani, Etsushi Toyokawa.
When was Beat Kids released and how long is it?
Beat Kids was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Beat Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beat Kids was composed by Seiji Kameda.