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Asakusa Kid

1520212h 3mGekidan Hitori
IMDb 7.1

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"I'm a comedian, you fool!"

Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.

Drama
JapanBased On Novel Or BookComedianBased On True StoryTokyo, JapanManzaiShōwa Era (1926-89)OwaraiShitamachi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Asakusa Kid (2021) about?

Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.

Who stars in Asakusa Kid?

Asakusa Kid stars Yuya Yagira (Takeshi Kitano), Yo Oizumi (Fukami Senzaburo), Mugi Kadowaki (Chiharu), Nobuyuki Tsuchiya (Kiyoshi), Ayumu Nakajima (Inoue Masayoshi). The film was directed by Gekidan Hitori.

How long is Asakusa Kid?

Asakusa Kid has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated 15.

Is Asakusa Kid worth watching?

Asakusa Kid holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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