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Cast
Tsuyoshi Muro
as Kira Takaaki | Kira Kozukenosuke
Eita Nagayama
as Oishi Kuranosuke
Haruna Kawaguchi
as Kikyo
Kento Hayashi
as Saito Kunai
Kazuki Kitamura
as Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Kanichiro
as Shimizu Ichigaku
Win Morisaki
as Horibe Yasubei
Chikara Honda
as Horie Hanemon
Hidetoshi Hoshida
as Hara Soemon
Maho Nonami
as Oishi Riku
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2024
Runtime—
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes2
DirectorHayato Kawai
WritersAkihiro Dobashi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDon't Lose Your Head!
About Don't Lose Your Head!
In 1701, an insult led to a sword slash between the heads of the Ako clan and the Kira clan in Shogun's court. The head of the Ako clan was ordered to commit seppuku, and his loyal retainers plotted revenge against the Kira clan. This led to the legendary events known as the "47 ronin incident". However, unknown to most, the head of the Kira clan, Kozukenosuke Kira, is already dead from his wounds. Impersonating him is his slacker monk brother Takaaki, who has to prevent his brother's death being found out to protect his clan – and accidentally befriends Ooishi, the leader of the Ako men who wouldn't really want to go through with the revenge. Will Takaaki survive with his head?
Directed by Hayato Kawai, Don't Lose Your Head! leans on a strong ensemble — Tsuyoshi Muro, Eita Nagayama, Haruna Kawaguchi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2024.
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