Asakusa Kid(2021)
浅草キッド
I'm a comedian, you fool!
Asakusa Kid 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.
Asakusa Kid (2021) is a drama film directed by Gekidan Hitori, released on December 9, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Yuya Yagira, Yo Oizumi, Mugi Kadowaki and Nobuyuki Tsuchiya. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Gekidan Hitori
- Writers:
- Gekidan Hitori, Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Yoichi Arishige, Tomoo Fukatsu
- Composer:
- Takashi Ohmama
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation, Django Film, Netflix
- Status:
- Released
Asakusa Kid (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Asakusa Kid before you stream it.
Asakusa Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yuya Yagira
as Takeshi Kitano
Yo Oizumi
as Fukami Senzaburo
Mugi Kadowaki
as Chiharu
Nobuyuki Tsuchiya
as Kiyoshi
Ayumu Nakajima
as Inoue Masayoshi
Nana Komaki
as Sachi
Yoko Ohshima
as Ticket Lady
Hiroyuki Onoue
as Hachiro Azuma
Morio Kazama
as Tayama Jun
Honami Suzuki
as Mari
Atsuo Ōuchi
as Kuroda
R-Shitei
as Factory Worker
Key crew
Directed by Gekidan Hitori, written by Gekidan Hitori and Takeshi Kitano, produced by Yoichi Arishige and Tomoo Fukatsu.
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Asakusa Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 74 ratings.
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Asakusa Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Asakusa Kid online?
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Asakusa Kid (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Asakusa Kid?
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The main cast of Asakusa Kid (2021) includes Yuya Yagira, Yo Oizumi, Mugi Kadowaki, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya and Ayumu Nakajima. The film was directed by Gekidan Hitori. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asakusa Kid released?
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Asakusa Kid was released on December 9, 2021 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Asakusa Kid worth watching?
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Asakusa Kid (2021) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Asakusa Kid?
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Yes. The official Asakusa Kid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.