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Release Year2014
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes2
DirectorYū Irie
WritersYū Irie, Kota Fukihara
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHibi Rock
About Hibi Rock
Young rocker Takuro meets pop star Saki at one of his band's shows. When she asks him to write a song for her, their views on life and music collide.
Directed by Yū Irie, Hibi Rock leans on a strong ensemble — Shuhei Nomura, Fumi Nikaido, Tomoya Maeno — 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 2014.
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