Kokuho
Nagasaki, 1964: Following the death of his Yakuza father, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wings of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – and one will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of Kabuki.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | U-NEXT, Amazon Video |
About Kokuho
Kokuho is a 2025 Japanese-language drama and music film directed by Sang-il Lee. The cast is led by Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata. It has a runtime of 2h 54m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Kokuho was produced by TOHO, Aniplex, and Myriagon Studio and made in Japan. It was released on June 6, 2025, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $134 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sang-il Lee
- Writers
- Satoko Okudera
- Release date
- June 6, 2025
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $134 million
- Production
- TOHO, Aniplex, Myriagon Studio
Kokuho cast & crew
Kokuho was directed by Sang-il Lee and written by Satoko Okudera.
The cast features Ryo Yoshizawa as Kikuo Tachibana, Ryusei Yokohama as Shunsuke Ogaki, Mitsuki Takahata as Harue Fukuda, Shinobu Terajima as Sachiko Ogaki, Soya Kurokawa as Kikuo (young), and Keitatsu Koshiyama as Shunsuke (young).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marihiko Hara, cinematography is by Sofian El Fani, and it was produced by Shinzo Matsuhashi.
Is Kokuho worth watching?
Kokuho holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 78 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 54m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and music, Kokuho is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Kokuho
Ryo Yoshizawa
Kikuo Tachibana
Ryusei Yokohama
Shunsuke Ogaki
Mitsuki Takahata
Harue Fukuda
Shinobu Terajima
Sachiko Ogaki
Soya Kurokawa
Kikuo (young)
Keitatsu Koshiyama
Shunsuke (young)
Min Tanaka
Mangiku Onogawa
Ken Watanabe
Hanjiro Hanai
Nana Mori
Akiko
Takahiro Miura
Takeno
Ai Mikami
Fujikoma
Masatoshi Nagase
Gongoro Tachibana
Kokuho — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kokuho in United States?
Kokuho is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Kokuho in?
Kokuho is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kokuho?
Kokuho runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).
▸What is Kokuho rated?
Kokuho is rated NR. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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