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Kids Return

Film · 1996

Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a local yakuza gang. However, the world is a tough place.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Takeshi Kitanodirector · writer · editor
  2. Katsumi Yanagijimacinematographer
  3. Joe Hisaishicomposer
  4. Yasushi Tsugeproducer
  5. Takio Yoshidaproducer
  6. Masayuki Moriproducer
  7. Hirohide Shibataproduction designer

On screen

  1. Ken Kanekolead actor
  2. Leo Morimotolead actor
  3. Hatsuo Yamayalead actor
  4. Masanobu Andolead actor
  5. Atsuki Uedasupporting actor
  6. Michisuke Kashiwayasupporting actor
  7. Mitsuko Okasupporting actor
  8. Yuko Daikesupporting actor
  9. Moro Morookasupporting actor
  10. Ryo Ishibashisupporting actor
  11. Susumu Terajimasupporting actor
  12. Hikaru Ishiiguest actor
  13. Jumbo Sugitaguest actor
  14. Kazuki Ohguest actor
  15. Kentarô Fuchigamiguest actor
  16. Koichi Shigehisaguest actor
  17. Koji Kitakawaguest actor
  18. Koutarou Yoshidaguest actor
  19. Kyohhei Mitaguest actor
  20. Masami Shimojōguest actor
  21. Masanori Miuraguest actor
  22. Peking Genjiguest actor
  23. Satoru Abeguest actor
  24. Shintarô Hasegawaguest actor
03

From the people who made Kids Return

51
  1. A Scene at the Sea1991 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  2. Sonatine1993 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  3. Fireworks1997 · FilmExceptional· 15 shared
  4. Achilles and the Tortoise2008 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  5. Kikujiro1999 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  6. Brother2000 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  7. Zatoichi2003 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  8. Dolls2002 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  9. Outrage2010 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  10. Outrage Coda2017 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  11. Beyond Outrage2012 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  12. Boiling Point1990 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  13. Broken Rage2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Violent Cop1989 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  15. Battle Royale2000 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. To Each His Own Cinema2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  17. Taboo1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. Johnny Mnemonic1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Ghost in the Shell2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Izo2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Mei and the Kittenbus2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  26. Battle Royale II: Requiem2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Grudge 22006 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  28. My Neighbor Totoro1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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04

Through the cast

57
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  2. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun FlagMasanobu Ando2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  4. Ju-on: The Curse 2Yuko DaikeMakoto Ashikawa2000 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  5. City HunterMasanobu Ando2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. AuditionRyo Ishibashi2000 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  7. Dead or AliveMichisuke Kashiwaya1999 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  8. Rurouni Kenshin: The BeginningMasanobu Ando2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Sadako vs. KayakoMasanobu Ando2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. Blade of the ImmortalKen Kaneko2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. Sukiyaki Western DjangoMasanobu Ando2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't KillMasanobu Ando2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. Suicide ClubRyo Ishibashi2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. ZebramanKankuro Kudo2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  15. A Snake of JuneSusumu Terajima2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. After LifeSusumu Terajima1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Giri/HajiMitsuko Oka2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  18. When Marnie Was ThereSusumu Terajima2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Ichi the KillerSusumu TerajimaMoro Morooka2001 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  20. InfectionMoro Morooka2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Legal HighHatsuo Yamaya2012 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  22. Still WalkingSusumu Terajima2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to HadesHatsuo Yamaya1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Shin ChanSatomi Korogi1992 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  25. DororoHatsuo Yamaya2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. SteamboySusumu Terajima2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. WarRyo Ishibashi2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Crows ZeroKyosuke Yabe2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. House of NinjasMoro Morooka2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  30. Nobody KnowsSei HiraizumiSusumu Terajima2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  31. Pokémon: Mewtwo ReturnsSatomi Korogi2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Ju-on: The GrudgeKanji TsudaHirokazu Inoue2002 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  33. TekkonkinkreetKankuro Kudo2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Ju-on: The CurseYuko DaikeMakoto Ashikawa2000 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  35. Pokémon: The First MovieSatomi Korogi1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Please Teacher!Satomi Korogi2002 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  37. Shin GodzillaMoro MorookaKanji Tsuda2016 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  38. Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - EvolutionSatomi Korogi2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. The Naked DirectorRyo Ishibashi2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  40. RedlineKanji TsudaYoshiyuki Morishita2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  41. Exte: Hair ExtensionsRen Osugi2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Crows ExplodeKyosuke Yabe2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Survive Style 5+Kanji TsudaYoshiyuki Morishita2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  44. Tokyo GodfathersSatomi Korogi2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  55. The Crossing GuardRyo Ishibashi1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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