Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (2026 Japanese Film)

Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (Japanese: 藁にもすがる獣たち) is an upcoming Japanese film scheduled for release on September 25, 2026. Distributed by Toei and directed by Hideo Jojo, the film is an adaptation of the Japanese novel of the same name.

Background and Production

The film is based on the novel written by Keisuke Sone, which was originally published by Kodansha on August 5, 2011. The screenplay adaptation is co-written by Yasuko Kobayashi and Hideo Jojo, with Hideo Jojo also serving as the director. The production is distributed in Japan by Toei.

Plot Synopsis

The story follows Kanji Sato, portrayed by Oji Suzuka, a university student and aspiring YouTuber who struggles with a subscriber count in the double digits. His life undergoes an abrupt shift when he accidentally discovers 100 million yen. This discovery pulls him into a high-stakes and desperate battle surrounding the newfound wealth.

Cast and Characters

• Oji Suzuka as Kanji Sato, a university student and low-subscriber YouTuber whose life alters dramatically after finding a large sum of money.

Related Adaptations

The source novel previously inspired the 2020 South Korean film adaptation titled Beasts Clawing At Straws (Korean: 지푸라기라도 잡고 싶은 짐승들), establishing a connection between multiple multimedia adaptations of Keisuke Sone's work.