Beasts Clutching at Straws
“100 Million Yen Battle Royale”
2026•1h 34m•Released
MysteryDramaActionThrillerCrime
Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.
Director
Hideo Jojo
Writer
Hideo Jojo, Yasuko Kobayashi
Languages
Japanese
Studio
Toei Films
Cast
Nana Mori
Shina
Hiroki Narimiya
Ryosuke Ebisato
Ouji Suzuka
Kanji Sato
Production
Company
Toei Films
Company
Toei Company
Company
Toei Tokyo
Producer
Itaru Maruyama
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