# Tora ni Tsubasa film adaptation production

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tora-ni-tsubasa-film-adaptation-production
> Updated: 2026-09-15T23:06:34.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The theatrical film adaptation of the NHK morning drama ‘Tora ni Tsubasa’ is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. The production features a reunion of the original cast, including lead actress Sari Ito and Masaki Okada, and marks a significant milestone as the first time in 50 years that the main cast of an NHK morning drama will continue their roles for a film version.

Directed by Yoshiro Nagakawa and written by Erika Yoshida, the movie will present a completely original story following the protagonist, Torako, through a ‘final case’ after her retirement as a court president. 

Subsequent updates confirmed that Kenshi Yonezu’s song ‘Sayonara Mata Itsuka!’ will serve as the film’s opening theme. The song was originally written for the 2024 television series.

## Claims

- Kenshi Yonezu's song 'Sayonara Mata Itsuka!' will serve as the opening theme for the movie 'Tora ni Tsubasa'. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The movie 'Tora ni Tsubasa' is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The film features an original story produced by the team from the NHK morning drama series. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sari Ito will reprise her role as the protagonist Torako Inuzume. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The film marks the first time in 27 years that an NHK morning drama has been adapted into a movie. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Kenshi Yonezu song confirmed for 'Tora ni Tsubasa' film

Kenshi Yonezu's ‘Sayonara Mata Itsuka!’ will be the opening theme for the ‘Tora ni Tsubasa’ film, set for release on January 15, 2027, featuring an original story and returning cast.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenshi-yonezu-song-confirmed-for-tora-ni-tsubasa-film

### 2026-08-20: Tora ni Tsubasa film adaptation set for January 2027 release

The NHK morning drama ‘Tora ni Tsubasa’ will receive a theatrical film adaptation on January 15, 2027, featuring the original cast and an entirely new, original storyline.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tora-ni-tsubasa-film-adaptation-set-for-january-2027-release

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