Asakusa Kid
“I'm a comedian, you fool!”
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.
Where to watch Asakusa Kid in India
Can I watch Asakusa Kid in India? Yes — you can stream Asakusa Kid in India on Netflix.
NetflixClick a service to open Asakusa Kid there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Asakusa Kid streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix | — |
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid is a 2021 Japanese-language drama film directed by Gekidan Hitori. The cast is led by Yuya Yagira, Yo Oizumi, Mugi Kadowaki. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Asakusa Kid was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation, Django Film, and Netflix and made in Japan. It was released on December 9, 2021, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Gekidan Hitori
- Writers
- Gekidan Hitori
- Release date
- December 9, 2021
- OTT release
- December 9, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nikkatsu Corporation, Django Film, Netflix
Asakusa Kid cast & crew
Asakusa Kid was directed by Gekidan Hitori and written by Gekidan Hitori.
The cast features Yuya Yagira as Takeshi Kitano, Yo Oizumi as Fukami Senzaburo, Mugi Kadowaki as Chiharu, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya as Kiyoshi, Ayumu Nakajima as Inoue Masayoshi, and Nana Komaki as Sachi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Takashi Ohmama and it was produced by Kaata Sakamoto and Shinichi Takahashi.
Is Asakusa Kid worth watching?
Asakusa Kid holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Asakusa Kid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Asakusa Kid
In India, you can stream Asakusa Kid on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 9, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Asakusa Kid
Yuya Yagira
Takeshi Kitano
Yo Oizumi
Fukami Senzaburo
Mugi Kadowaki
Chiharu
Nobuyuki Tsuchiya
Kiyoshi
Ayumu Nakajima
Inoue Masayoshi
Nana Komaki
Sachi
Yoko Ohshima
Ticket Lady
Hiroyuki Onoue
Hachiro Azuma
Morio Kazama
Tayama Jun
Honami Suzuki
Mari
Atsuo Ōuchi
Kuroda
R-Shitei
Factory Worker
Asakusa Kid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Asakusa Kid in India?
Asakusa Kid is streaming on Netflix in India.
▸Where can I watch Asakusa Kid in the US?
In the US, Asakusa Kid is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
▸Where can I watch Asakusa Kid in the UK?
In the UK, Asakusa Kid is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
▸Is Asakusa Kid on Netflix?
Yes — Asakusa Kid is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is Asakusa Kid in?
Asakusa Kid is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Asakusa Kid?
Asakusa Kid runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Asakusa Kid rated?
Asakusa Kid is rated 15. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
▸When did Asakusa Kid release on OTT?
Asakusa Kid became available digitally on December 9, 2021.
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