Daigo Umehara documentary ‘ReBEAST’ set for 2027 release

SAMANSA has announced the release of ‘ReBEAST ~Umehara, A Life Bet on 1/60th of a Second~’, the first solo feature-length documentary film centered on legendary professional fighting game player Daigo Umehara. The film is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on January 29, 2027, distributed by Tokyo Theatre.

The documentary follows Umehara, known internationally as ‘The Beast’, through a turbulent year as he navigates his career in his 40s. It captures his transition into the professional eSports team REJECT, his experiences with the pressures of competition, and his involvement in his own fighting game event, ‘Kemomichi’. The film aims to explore the human side of the veteran player, documenting his struggles, defeats, and continued drive to compete in a world where decisions are made in 1/60th of a second.