Beasts Clutching at Straws(2026)
藁にもすがる獣たち
100 Million Yen Battle Royale
Beasts Clutching at Straws Synopsis
Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.
Beasts Clutching at Straws (2026) is a mystery, drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Hideo Jojo, released on September 25, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Nana Mori, Hiroki Narimiya and Ouji Suzuka.
- Director:
- Hideo Jojo
- Writers:
- Hideo Jojo, Yasuko Kobayashi, Keisuke Sone
- Producers:
- Itaru Maruyama
- Composer:
- Goro Yasukawa
- Production:
- Toei Films, Toei Company, Toei Tokyo
- Status:
- Released
Beasts Clutching at Straws (2026) Trailer
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Directed by Hideo Jojo, written by Hideo Jojo, Yasuko Kobayashi and Keisuke Sone, produced by Itaru Maruyama.
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The main cast of Beasts Clutching at Straws (2026) includes Nana Mori, Hiroki Narimiya and Ouji Suzuka. The film was directed by Hideo Jojo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Beasts Clutching at Straws was released on September 25, 2026 and runs for 1h 34m.
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