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Release Year2026
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorYū Ōta
WritersYū Ōta
TypeFeature Film
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Also Known AsI Picked Up My Dead Brother’s Best Friend
About I Picked Up My Dead Brother’s Best Friend
A high schooler shelters a drifter in crisis, only to learn he was best friends with his late brother. As hidden motives surface, their uneasy cohabitation reshapes both their futures.
Directed by Yū Ōta, I Picked Up My Dead Brother’s Best Friend leans on a strong ensemble — Fukahori Miku, Haruto Yoshida, Iori Togashi — 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 screen titles of 2026.
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