Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki (2026)

SUKIYAKI 上を向いて歩こう

In 1963, as Japan emerged from the shadows of war into an era of extraordinary transformation, an unlikely song made music history. "Ue o Muite Arukou," known internationally as "Sukiyaki," became the first Japanese song to top the U.S. Billboard charts, remaining at No. 1 for three weeks and captivating listeners around the world.

Date of release
2026-12-25
Runtime
2h 35m
Genres
Drama, Music, History
Director
Takahisa Zeze

Casting

  • Junichi Okada — Hachidai Nakamura
  • Tori Matsuzaka — Rokusuke Ei
  • Taiga Nakano — Kyu Sakamoto
  • Nana Seino — Junko Nakamura
  • Mone Kamishiraishi — Alice
  • Riisa Naka — Masako Ei
  • Tao Tsuchiya — Yukiko Kashiwagi
  • Riho Yoshioka — Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
  • Tomoya Maeno — Kiyoshi Atsumi
  • Kogaken — Norihei Miki
  • Hiroko Yakushimaru — Iku Ooshima
  • Hiroshi Abe — Producer Nabeyama

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