Sukiyaki(2026)
SUKIYAKI 上を向いて歩こう
Sukiyaki Synopsis
In 1963, as Japan emerged from the shadows of war into an era of extraordinary transformation, an unlikely song made music history. "Ue o Muite Arukou," known internationally as "Sukiyaki," became the first Japanese song to top the U.S. Billboard charts, remaining at No. 1 for three weeks and captivating listeners around the world.
Sukiyaki (2026) is a drama, music and history film directed by Takahisa Zeze, released on December 25, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Junichi Okada, Tori Matsuzaka, Taiga Nakano and Nana Seino.
- Director:
- Takahisa Zeze
- Writers:
- Takehiko Minato
- Producers:
- Aki Ko, Atsuyuki Shimoda, Takuya Ito
- Composer:
- Taisei Iwasaki
- Production:
- TOHO, AX-ON, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Twin
- Status:
- Released
Sukiyaki (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sukiyaki before you stream it.
Sukiyaki Cast & Crew
Main cast
Junichi Okada
as Hachidai Nakamura
Tori Matsuzaka
as Rokusuke Ei
Taiga Nakano
as Kyu Sakamoto
Nana Seino
as Junko Nakamura
Mone Kamishiraishi
as Alice
Riisa Naka
as Masako Ei
Tao Tsuchiya
as Yukiko Kashiwagi
Riho Yoshioka
as Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Tomoya Maeno
as Kiyoshi Atsumi
Kogaken
as Norihei Miki
Hiroko Yakushimaru
as Iku Ooshima
Hiroshi Abe
as Producer Nabeyama
Key crew
Directed by Takahisa Zeze, written by Takehiko Minato, produced by Aki Ko, Atsuyuki Shimoda and Takuya Ito.
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Sukiyaki – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sukiyaki online?
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Who stars in Sukiyaki?
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The main cast of Sukiyaki (2026) includes Junichi Okada, Tori Matsuzaka, Taiga Nakano, Nana Seino and Mone Kamishiraishi. The film was directed by Takahisa Zeze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sukiyaki released?
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Sukiyaki was released on December 25, 2026 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is there a trailer for Sukiyaki?
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Yes. The official Sukiyaki trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.