Blazing Fists

Ikuto and Ryoma form a close bond while serving time in a juvenile detention center. Inspired by Mikuru Asakura, the two friends strive to improve their lives and move past their histories by aiming to compete in a martial arts event called Breaking Down. However, their ambitions are challenged by emerging rivalries and unexpected opponents that threaten to disrupt their plans.

This Japanese action drama was directed by Takashi Miike, marking the 40th of 42 films he has directed. It follows his 2025 film Sham and precedes Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, released in 2026. The screenplay was written by Shin Kibayashi and produced by Misako Saka, Shigeji Maeda, and Andrew Tamon Niwa. The movie features a cast of 24 credited performers, including Danhi Kinoshita as Yagura Ikuto and Kaname Yoshizawa as Ryoma Akai. Other primary roles are played by Gackt Camui, Mariko Shinoda, Anna Tsuchiya, and Chikashi Kuon. The production was handled by GAGA Corporation, Backstage, and YOAKE FILM, resulting in a final runtime of 120 minutes.