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Bayside Shakedown franchise updates
Overview
Following the release of ‘Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. – Metro-polis Run’ on September 18, 2026, the franchise has seen significant commercial success. The film surpassed 2.15 billion yen in box office revenue within its first ten days.
To celebrate this milestone, TOHO Cinemas will host a five-week screening event titled ‘Odoru Theater’ beginning October 2. The event will feature previous films from the franchise in 4K digital remaster format across five major Japanese cities: Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The schedule includes the four main theatrical films released weekly, concluding with a final week featuring ‘Negotiator Masashichi Mashita’, ‘Suspect Muroi Shinji’, and the recent two-part ‘Muroi Shinji’ films.
Director Katsuyuki Motohiro has commented on the series’ evolution, noting how the narrative has expanded from smaller stories toward a larger vision of passing the “ism” of characters like Aoshima and Muroi to a new generation. He expressed a goal of creating entertainment that allows audiences to “both laugh and cry,” while acknowledging shifts in how cinema is consumed in the digital age.
Entities
Yūji Oda · Fuji TV · Bayside Shakedown · Fuji Television · Bayside Station
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The film ‘Bayside Shakedown: N.E.W. Metropolis’ is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The film is the first new installment in the series in 14 years.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film's setting is Tokyo in the year 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The plot involves police investigations influenced by AI, including determining investigation priorities and requesting arrest warrants.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Voice actors Fumihiko Tachiki, Kenjiro Tsuda, Koichi Yamadera, and Kenji Nojima will appear in the film.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A planned spin-off drama starring Jiro Sato has reportedly been cancelled.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBayside Shakedown series to receive 4K remaster screenings at TOHO Cinemas
TOHO Cinemas will host a five-week 4K remaster screening event of the ‘Bayside Shakedown’ film series across Japan to celebrate the massive success of the latest installment.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBayside Shakedown new film earns 1.69 billion yen in opening week
The latest ‘Bayside Shakedown’ film, the first in 14 years, earned 1.69 billion yen in its opening week, following protagonist Shunsaku Aoshima to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
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[CULTURE] 10 sourcesYuji Oda returns in new ‘Odoru Daisousasen’ film
The ‘Odoru Daisousasen’ film franchise returns with ‘N.E.W. Metropolis o Kakenukero!’, featuring Yuji Oda’s return as Shunsaku Aoshima after 14 years, alongside a major Yamanote Line tie-up event.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesBayside Shakedown: New film installment to premiere in September 2026
The new ‘Bayside Shakedown’ film premieres on September 18, 2026, featuring Yuji Oda returning as Shunsaku Aoshima in a new role within the Metropolitan Police Department.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesYuji Oda stars in ‘Odoru Daisousasen’ special drama
Yuji Oda stars in the ‘Odoru Daisousasen’ special drama, which features emotional reunions for long-time fans ahead of the new film release.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesYuji Oda discusses filming injuries at ‘Bayside Shakedown’ event
Actor Yuji Oda discussed filming injuries and his emotional connection to the ‘Bayside Shakedown’ series during a live-streamed event for the upcoming film ‘N.E.W. Metropolis’.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesYuji Oda to reflect on Bayside Shakedown legacy in Fuji TV special
Fuji TV will air a ‘Bayside Shakedown’ special on September 18, featuring Yuji Oda reflecting on the iconic police drama series to celebrate its upcoming film release.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesBayside Shakedown film launches major Japan-wide promotions
Japan is launching major promotions for the film ‘Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.’, including a JR East escape game along the Yamanote Line that partners with police to promote crime prevention.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBayside Shakedown returns with AI-themed film in 2026
The ‘Bayside Shakedown’ film series returns on September 18, 2026, with ‘N.E.W. Metropolis,’ featuring AI-driven policing in Tokyo. A planned spin-off drama starring Jiro Sato has reportedly been cancelled.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBayside Shakedown N.E.W. casts voice actors and faces spin-off cancellation
Voice actors Fumihiko Tatsuki, Kenjiro Tsuda, Tomokazu Seki, and Kenji Nojima join the cast of the upcoming film 'Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.', while a planned spin-off drama has reportedly been cancelled.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBayside Shakedown N.E.W. film releases new character preview video
Japan’s “Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.” film, releasing 18 Sept, unveiled a video preview of nine new characters, each tagged with distinct keywords, starring Oda Yuji and a fresh ensemble.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBayside Shakedown N.E.W. trailer, poster and cast revealed for September release
Fuji TV unveiled the trailer, poster and full original cast for the Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. film, set for a 18 Sept 2026 release, featuring a high‑tech crime plot in Tokyo.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesJapanese 'Bayside Shakedown' film adds Kayo Noro, spin‑off drama loses Jiro Sato
Kayo Noro joins the new 'Bayside Shakedown' film, while actor Jiro Sato was dropped from its spin‑off drama over harassment claims, causing recasting and a possible release delay.
Sources
agora-web.jp · appbank.net · cho-animedia.jp · cinemacafe.net · cinematoday.jp · ebook.itmedia.co.jp · goetheweb.jp · hochi.news · jisin.jp · kobecco.hpg.co.jp · magmix.jp · mercado.co.ao · news.1242.com · news.mynavi.jp · okinawatimes.co.jp · phileweb.com · prtimes.jp · rbbtoday.com · sasatto.jp · smart-flash.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · thefirsttimes.jp · tokyo-odaiba.net · tokyo-sports.co.jp · tokyoheadline.com · tvlife.jp
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