Penalty Loop

Penalty Loop is a Japanese science fiction drama about a man named Jun whose partner is murdered. Driven by a desire for revenge, Jun kills the person responsible, only to find himself trapped in a time loop. He is forced to relive the same day repeatedly, resulting in a cycle where he must commit the same act of vengeance every time the day resets.

Directed and written by Shinji Araki, the film features a cast including Wakaba Ryuuya as Iwamori Jun, Yûsuke Iseya as Mizoguchi Noboru, and Rio Yamashita as Sunahara Yui. The production was handled by Kino Films and Kinoshita Group.

Since its release in March 2024, the film has received a mixed response from viewers. It holds a 5.9 rating on IMDb based on 113 votes, while it has a higher score of 8.8 on TMDB from 10 votes.