The Kirishima Thing

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The Kirishima Thing
File:The Kirishima Thing.jpg
Original Japanese Poster.
Directed by Daihachi Yoshida
Written by Kohei Kiyasu
Daihachi Yoshida
Based on Kirishima, bukatsu yamerutteyo
by Ryo Asai
Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki
Ai Hashimoto
Masahiro Higashide
Suzuka Ogo
Music by Tatsuro Kondo
Cinematography Ryuto Kondo
Edited by Mototaka Kusakabe
Distributed by Showgate
Release dates
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  • August 11, 2012 (2012-08-11)
Running time
102 minutes
Country Japan
Language Japanese

The Kirishima Thing (桐島、部活やめるってよ Kirishima, bukatsu yamerutteyo?) is a 2012 Japanese high school comedy-drama film directed by Daihachi Yoshida and based on a novel by Ryo Asai. It was released on August 11, 2012.[1] The film won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year,[2] and also received several nominations.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Kōchi.[1]

Reception

Critical response

On Film Business Asia, Derek Elley gave the film a grade of 8 out of 10, calling it "an offbeat gem".[1]

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipients and
nominees
Result
Asian Film Awards March 18, 2013[3] Best Newcomer Masahiro Higashide Nominated
Best Screenwriter Kohei Kiyasu and Daihachi Yoshida Nominated
Best Editor Mototaka Kusakabe Won
Japan Academy Prize 2013[4] Picture of the Year The Kirishima Thing Won
Director of the Year Daihachi Yoshida Won
Best Editor Mototaka Kusakabe Won
Screenplay of the Year Kohei Kiyasu Nominated
Daihachi Yoshida Nominated
Best Newcomers Masahiro Higashide Won
Ai Hashimoto Won
Hochi Film Award Best Director Daihachi Yoshida Won

References

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