You, Like a Star

This upcoming romantic drama follows Kai Aono, a high school student who moves from Kyoto to an island in the Seto Inland Sea. While there, he develops a romantic relationship with Akimi Inoue, a local student who lives with her mother. The two are eventually forced to make a difficult decision as they struggle with the constraints of their individual destinies.

The film is directed by Michihito Fujii, following his previous work on A Light in the Harbor. It features a cast including Ryusei Yokohama as Kai Aono and Suzu Hirose as Akimi Inoue, alongside Hokuto Matsumura, Anne Nakamura, Gaku Hamada, and Machiko Ono. The screenplay was written by Naoko Adachi. Produced by TOHO Studios, TOHO, and Dragonfly Entertainment, the movie is scheduled for release in Japan on October 9, 2026.