Nemurubaka: Hypnic Jerks
The story centers on the daily life of college dorm roommates Yumi Irisu and Ruka Kujirai. Ruka, the older of the two, is constantly penniless despite her being active in a band. Irisu works part-time at a second-hand bookstore.
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Yugo Sakamoto Director · Aya Satsuki Screenplay Masakazu Ishiguro Author
First release March 20, 2025 · Produced in Japan · Production Pony Canyon, Tokuma Shoten
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Pony Canyon
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Tokuma Shoten
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Original title
ネムルバカ
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · March 20, 2025
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No release date listed for United States.
Japan
July 20, 2025 · Digital · Netflix
September 24, 2025 · Physical · Blu-ray & DVD
Netherlands
September 27, 2025 · Premiere · Camera Japan Festival
South Korea
July 6, 2025 · Premiere · Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
September 10, 2025 · Theatrical
Taiwan
October 18, 2025 · Premiere · Kaohsiung Film Festival
United Kingdom
February 9, 2026 · Limited theatrical · Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
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