Character
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.
Where to watch Character in United States
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Where is Character streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Character
Character is a 2021 Japanese-language thriller, mystery and crime film directed by Akira Nagai. The cast is led by Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Character was produced by TOHO, AOI Pro., and Fuji Television Network and made in Japan. It was released on June 11, 2021. At the box office it grossed around $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Akira Nagai
- Writers
- Takashi Nagasaki, Akira Nagai, Anna Kawahara
- Release date
- June 11, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- TOHO, AOI Pro., Fuji Television Network
Character cast & crew
Character was directed by Akira Nagai and written by Takashi Nagasaki, Akira Nagai, and Anna Kawahara.
The cast features Masaki Suda as Keigo Yamashiro, Fukase as Morozumi, Mitsuki Takahata as Natsumi Kawase, Shido Nakamura as Makabe Kota, Shun Oguri as Seida Shunsuke, and Akiyoshi Nakao as Makoto Omura.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Youki Kojima, cinematography is by Tetsuya Kondoh, and it was produced by Yuho Tadano.
Is Character worth watching?
Character holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 55 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and crime, Character is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Character
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Cast of Character
Masaki Suda
Keigo Yamashiro
Fukase
Morozumi
Mitsuki Takahata
Natsumi Kawase
Shido Nakamura
Makabe Kota
Shun Oguri
Seida Shunsuke
Akiyoshi Nakao
Makoto Omura
Yoji Matsuda
Atsushi Henmi
Tomu Miyazaki
Hayato Honjo
Takashi Okabe
Ichiro Kato
Jun Hashizume
Kenta Yamashiro
Hijiri Kojima
Yuki Yamashiro
Ai Mikami
Aya Yamashiro
Character — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Character in United States?
Character is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Character in?
Character is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Character?
Character runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Character rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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