Asakusa Kid
浅草キッド
“I'm a comedian, you fool!”
Synopsis
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gekidan Hitori
- Screenplay & Story
- Gekidan Hitori
- Original Score
- Takashi Ohmama
- Original Title
- 浅草キッド
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation, Django Film, Netflix
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gekidan Hitori
Gekidan Hitori, Takeshi Kitano
Takashi Ohmama
Junnosuke Hogaki
Kaata Sakamoto, Shinichi Takahashi, Yoichi Arishige, Tomoo Fukatsu
Department Leadership Roster
Gekidan Hitori
Screenplay
Gekidan Hitori
Director
Junnosuke Hogaki
Editor
Yoichi Arishige
Producer
Tomoo Fukatsu
Producer
Mari Miyamoto
Costume Design
Norihiro Isoda
Production Design
Takashi Ohmama
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asakusa Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asakusa Kid about?
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.
Who directed Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid was directed by Gekidan Hitori.
Who stars in Asakusa Kid?
The principal cast of Asakusa Kid includes Yuya Yagira, Yo Oizumi, Mugi Kadowaki, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya, Ayumu Nakajima.
When was Asakusa Kid released and how long is it?
Asakusa Kid was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Asakusa Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asakusa Kid was composed by Takashi Ohmama.
Is Asakusa Kid based on a book or true story?
Asakusa Kid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Takeshi Kitano".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).