| A Samurai in Time | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Japanese | 侍タイムスリッパー |
| Directed by | Jun'ichi Yasuda |
| Screenplay by | Jun'ichi Yasuda |
| Starring | Makiya Yamaguchi Norimasa Fuke Yuno Sakura Rantaro Mine |
| Cinematography | Jun'ichi Yasuda |
| Edited by | Jun'ichi Yasuda |
Production company | Mirai Eiga-sha |
| Distributed by | Mirai Eiga-sha |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Budget | ¥26 million[1] |
| Box office | ¥1 billion[1] |
A Samurai in Time (Japanese: 侍タイムスリッパー, Hepburn: Samurai Taimu Surippā) is a 2024 Japanese fantasy comedy film directed by Jun'ichi Yasuda.[2] it is a low-budget independent film produced for 26 million yen.[1] Initially, it was shown in only one theater, but it gained popularity through word-of-mouth and expanded to more theaters. The media called it a "surprise hit reminiscent of One Cut of the Dead (2017)."[3]
Kosaka Shinzaemon, an Aizu samurai lived in Edo era, was struck by lightning and inexplicably transported to 2007 Japan.[3] He found work as a kirareyaku (a stunt performer specializing in being 'cut down' in jidaigeki) and became successful. Then, to his surprise, he received a major role offer from movie star Kyoichiro Kazami.
Director Jun'ichi Yasuda poured his own personal fortune into the production of this film.[4] Yuno Sakura, who appears in the film as an assistant director, also served as the actual assistant director.[5] Makiya Yamaguchi, who played the lead role, is an actor with a long career, but this was his first time starring in a film.[5] Seizo Fukumoto was initially cast for the role of Sekimoto, but due to his passing, Rantaro Mine, Fukumoto's junior, was cast instead.[5]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Nikkan Sports Film Awards | Best Film | A Samurai in Time | Won | [6] [7] |
| Yūjirō Ishihara Award | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Jun'ichi Yasuda | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Makiya Yamaguchi | Won | ||
| 67th Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Film | A Samurai in Time | Won | [8] [9] |
| Best Director | Jun'ichi Yasuda | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Makiya Yamaguchi | Won | ||
| 48th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Film | A Samurai in Time | Won | [10] [11] |
| Best Director | Jun'ichi Yasuda | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Makiya Yamaguchi | Nominated | ||
| Best Lighting Direction | Kin'ya Doi, Hiroshi Hano and Jun'ichi Yasuda | Nominated |
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