The Man Who Failed to Die
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Comedy writer Ippei Sekiya decides to end his life one day, contemplating suicide by jumping in front of a train during his return home from work. Just as he is about to jump, a person is hit by a train at the previous station, which makes him reconsider. In tribute to Tomohiro, the man who died instead of him, Ippei sneaks into his funeral. Upon returning home, he is confronted by his ghost. Grateful that Ippei continues to live because of his death, Tomohiro makes an astonishing request.
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Cast
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Mizukawa Katamari
Known for
New Dimension! Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Flying Sushi~
Bokuzo Masana
Known for
Tokyo Vice
Death Note: L Change the WorLd
Erika Karata
Known for
Asako I & II
Yutaka Kyan
Also in
Color of Romance
Marry Me!
Miona Hori
Known for
Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy
Ryu Morioka
Known for
Monster
Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle
Seiji Tanaka Director · Moshimoss Composer Mitsuaki Fujimoto Cinematographer
First release February 21, 2025 · Produced in Japan · Production DUB
Production
THE KLOCKWORX
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DUB
Production
Japan
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Original title
死に損なった男
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · February 21, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Netherlands
September 26, 2025 · Premiere · Camera Japan Festival
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