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Beasts Clutching at Straws

20261h 34mHideo Jojo

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"100 Million Yen Battle Royale"

Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.

MysteryDramaActionThrillerCrime
Based On Novel Or BookGreedDark ComedyGold RushFound MoneyCrime Thriller

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What is Beasts Clutching at Straws (2026) about?

Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found…

Who stars in Beasts Clutching at Straws?

Beasts Clutching at Straws stars Nana Mori (Shina), Hiroki Narimiya (Ryosuke Ebisato), Ouji Suzuka (Kanji Sato). The film was directed by Hideo Jojo.

How long is Beasts Clutching at Straws?

Beasts Clutching at Straws has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

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