# Release of Japanese film Mentor

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-japanese-film-mentor
> Updated: 2026-08-20T05:00:03.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The upcoming Japanese drama film ‘Mentor’, directed by Keisuke Yoshida, has released promotional materials including an official trailer and new visual imagery. The story follows two young men whose lives were shaped by a tragic apartment fire and their subsequent reunion with a man named Enomoto (or Nomoto), who lost his family in the blaze.

Promotional updates have highlighted the film’s lead actors, Isomura Hayato and Suemura Seiya, as well as the character design for veteran actor Ayano Gō. To portray the character scarred by burns, Ayano utilized a three-hour special makeup process involving a five-part silicone application. The film is scheduled for a nationwide Japanese release on 16 October 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Go Ayano reveals transformed look for film ‘mentor’

New visuals for the 2026 film ‘mentor’ reveal actor Go Ayano using intense special effects makeup to portray a character scarred by fire in the Keisuke Yoshida-directed drama.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/go-ayano-reveals-transformed-look-for-film-mentor

### 2026-07-26: Japanese film “Mentor” releases official trailer starring Isomura Hayato, Suemura Seiya and Ayano Gō

The Japanese film “Mentor” (2026) starring Isomura Hayato, Suemura Seiya and Ayano Gō released its trailer, showcasing a fire‑accident‑driven plot and debuting new stills ahead of its 16 Oct release.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-film-mentor-releases-official-trailer-starring-isomura-hayato-suemura-seiya-and-ayano-g

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