Release date: 18 February, 2017
Directed by: Murakami Shousuke
Runtime: 120mins
Distributed by: Shochiku
Based on the manga series “Isshuukan Friends.” by Hazuki Matcha
Theme song: “Kanade for Isshuukan Friends.” by Sukima Switch
Official site: ichifure.jp
Synopsis:
High school student Hase Yuuki notices that his classmate Fujimiya Kaori is always alone and seemingly has no friends. After approaching her and becoming better acquainted, Kaori reveals that every Monday she loses all memory of her friends. Despite learning this, Yuuki endeavours to befriend her anew every week…
Cast:
Yamazaki Kento as Hase Yuuki
Kawaguchi Haruna as Fujimiya Kaori
Matsuo Takashi as Kiryuu Shougo
Uesugi Shuuhei as Kujou Hajime
Takahashi Haori as Yamagishi Saki
Furuhata Seika as Kondou Mayu
Kokushou Sayuri as Fujimiya Shiho
Koumoto Masahiro as Fujimiya Takayuki
Totsugi Shigeyuki as Inoue Jun
BD/DVD release (2 August, 2017):
Purchase links:
Deluxe Ed. Blu-ray @ Amazon | Amazon w/o clearfile | CDJapan | HMV
Deluxe Ed. DVD @ Amazon | Amazon w/o clearfile | CDJapan | HMV
Regular Ed. DVD @ Amazon | CDJapan | HMV
Promotional posters:
Teaser trailer (30s):
Trailer (1min 3s):
Trailer – theme song version (3min 26s):
Web spot – Kaori version (15s):
Web spot – Yuuki version (15s):
Notes:
- The movie was announced on 2 March, 2016.
- From eye witness accounts, filming of the movie took place in Tama-shi in November/December 2015.
- Kawaguchi Haruna posted a 2-shot of her and Kento on her blog the day after the announcement.
- This is the first time the two acted together.
- The theme song “Kanade for Isshuukan Friends.” by Sukima Switch was announced on 21 November, 2016.
- A stage greeting for the premiere was held on 12 January, 2017 and streamed live.
- Haruna-chan posted another 2-shot of her and Kento on 16 January, 2017.
- Zenyasai event on 17 February, 2017 was streamed live on FRESH.
- There were 5 stage greetings on the opening day, including one held at the ‘homeground’ of Isshuukan Friends, at Toho Cinemas Fuchu.
Scans:
2-shots from Kawaguchi Haruna’s blog:
Wrap up on 14 November, 2015:
Stills:
Behind the scenes:
Premiere Stage Greeting (12 January, 2017):
Zenyasai Stage Greeting (17 February, 2017):
Opening Day Stage Greeting (18 February, 2017):
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