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Upcoming Japanese film projects starring Nao

Overview

Announcements have been made regarding upcoming Japanese films starring the actress Nao.

In September 2026, details were released for ‘Kasukana Kare wo Dakishimete’, directed by Ryuya Yamanishi and scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. The film follows a woman named Kanami navigating the loss of her husband, Kosuke, and her subsequent encounter with a young man named Jun.

Later in the month, additional casting was announced for the film ‘Aono no Jou’, directed by Hiroshi Ishikawa. This production stars Nao as Mitsu, a web designer, and features Erika Karata, Yuzu Aoki, Arisa Nakano, and Ayumu Nakajima. The film is slated for a nationwide release in 2027.

Entities

Nao · Erika Karata · Yuzu Aoki · Shunsuke Daito · Ayumu Nakajima

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nao to additional cast announced for film ‘Aono no Jou’

    Cast members Erika Karata, Yuzu Aoki, Arisa Nakano, and Ayumu Nakajima have joined Nao in Hiroshi Ishikawa’s new film ‘Aono no Jou’, set for a 2027 release.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nao to cast announced for film ‘Kasukana Kare wo Dakishimete’

    The film ‘Kasukana Kare wo Dakishimete’, starring Nao and directed by Ryuya Yamanishi, is set for release in January 2027, exploring themes of loss and rebirth.

Sources

cinemacafe.net · cinematoday.jp · cinra.net