Reportedly, the sequel is set 10 years later from the previous one.
The previous film "Kids Return" tells a story about two high school dropouts "Masaru" and "Shinji."
Masaru steps into the world of Yakuza, while Shinji sets foot into the world of boxing, and both of them are up against several brick walls in their lives. Kaneko Ken played Masaru, and Shinji was played by Ando Masanobu.
For the sequel, Miura Takahiro will take the role of Masaru, while Hiraoka Yuta will play Shinji, and it will depict their fateful reunion after 10 years. With their strong friendship and high resolve, they will challenge themselves to the "return match" in their lives.
Hiraoka commented, "Since the previous one was the legendary film that was loved by many people, I would like to outdo it." As Hiraoka's role is a boxer, he revealed that he thoroughly worked hard at training for three months.
On the other hand, Miura, who will take the role of Yakuza for the first time, commented, "I would like everyone to watch the relationship of two men while putting yourself and somebody you know in their position."
Kurashina Kana, Nakao Akiyoshi, and Ogura Hisahiro will also be appearing in the film.
The director for the sequel is Shimizu Hiroshi, who has worked as the assistant director for Kitano's previous films that include "Kids Return", and Kitano is in charge of its original plan in the name of Beat Takeshi.
"Kids Return Saikai no Toki" is scheduled to open in theaters October 12th.
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