# Release of Japanese film ‘First Voice’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-japanese-film-first-voice
> Updated: 2026-09-26T01:00:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The upcoming Japanese film ‘First Voice,’ starring Haruka Ayase and directed by Tetsu Maeda, is generating promotional activity ahead of its nationwide release on October 2. The film is set during the 1989 asset price bubble and is inspired by Japan’s first landmark sexual harassment lawsuit in Fukuoka.

Initial announcements highlighted that artist Chanmina will provide the theme song, titled ‘History,’ which aims to reflect the protagonists’ struggle against societal norms. Subsequent updates released behind-the-scenes images and making-of footage, showcasing courtroom scenes and the cast’s interactions during production. The narrative follows a lawyer, Michiko Asahi, as she fights a legal battle to support a woman forced out of her job due to unfair treatment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Haruka Ayase stars in ‘First Voice’ inspired by landmark Japanese harassment lawsuit

Behind-the-scenes footage has been released for the film ‘First Voice’, starring Haruka Ayase. The movie depicts a landmark 1989 sexual harassment lawsuit in Japan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haruka-ayase-stars-in-first-voice-inspired-by-landmark-japanese-harassment-lawsuit

### 2026-09-13: Chanmina to provide theme song for Haruka Ayase film ‘First Voice’

Chanmina’s new song ‘History’ will serve as the theme for the film ‘First Voice,’ starring Haruka Ayase, which depicts a landmark harassment lawsuit in 1989 Japan.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chanmina-to-provide-theme-song-for-haruka-ayase-film-first-voice

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