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A kind man aspires to become a manga writer, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him, for he has little experience or natural inclination for them. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more. He uses the real-life situation for his work.
Character (2021) is a thriller, mystery and crime film directed by Akira Nagai, released on June 11, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata and Shido Nakamura. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
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Masaki Suda
as Keigo Yamashiro
Fukase
as Morozumi
Mitsuki Takahata
as Natsumi Kawase
Shido Nakamura
as Makabe Kota
Shun Oguri
as Seida Shunsuke
Akiyoshi Nakao
as Makoto Omura
Yoji Matsuda
as Atsushi Henmi
Tomu Miyazaki
as Hayato Honjo
Takashi Okabe
as Ichiro Kato
Jun Hashizume
as Kenta Yamashiro
Hijiri Kojima
as Yuki Yamashiro
Ai Mikami
as Aya Yamashiro
Directed by Akira Nagai, written by Takashi Nagasaki, Takashi Nagasaki and Anna Kawahara, produced by Yuho Tadano.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 58 ratings.
The film excels in its structured storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and powerful performances—especially by Masaki Suda, who delivers a nuanced portrayal unlike his previous roles. Supporting actors also shine, contributing to a convincing and balanced cast. However, despite its strengths, the film falls short in certain areas such as implausible murder scenes, underdeveloped character backstories, and a…
Reviewed on September 26, 2025
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The main cast of Character (2021) includes Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata, Shido Nakamura and Shun Oguri. The film was directed by Akira Nagai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Character was released on June 11, 2021 and runs for 2h 5m.
Character (2021) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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