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Asakusa Kid (Japanese: 浅草キッド, Hepburn: Asakusa kiddo) is a 2021 Japanese film written and directed by Gekidan Hitori and starring Yo Oizumi and Yuya Yagira. It is a biopic based on the apprenticeship of Takeshi Kitano by Senzaburo Fukami, and adapted from Kitano's 1988 memoir of the same name. Cast. Yo Oizumi as Senzaburo Fukami
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Gekidan Hitori
- 123 min
Nov 1, 2021 · Telling the story of how the comedian Takeshi Kitano came to be through the laughter- and tear-filled days of his youth, the Netflix Film "Asakusa Kid" starts streaming worldwide from...
- 2 min
- 164.8K
- Netflix Asia
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.
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- Gekidan Hitori
- Drama
- Mugi Kadowaki
The film Asakusa Kid is the story of how Takeshi got his start in Tokyo. The film is also full of references to the time period — especially for Takeshi fans. Here are all the Japanese Cultural References, Explained.
- Matt Schley
Japanese comic protégé outshines his teacher; language. Read Common Sense Media's The Asakusa Kid review, age rating, and parents guide.
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3 days ago · Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes
- 123 min
