Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction

2021 1h 53m JA

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 14

Drama

Synopsis

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The president of the Kunpusha publishing giant suddenly dies, triggering an internal power struggle over his successor. Trinity magazine editor Hayami is forced to contend with the magazine's possible termination by senior manager Tomatsu. Hayami grapples with publishing world ruffians in a struggle for the magazine's very existence.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yo Oizumi
Teruya Hayami
Mayu Matsuoka
Megumi Takano
Koichi Sato
Tomatsu
Hio Miyazawa
Sei Yazawa
Elaiza Ikeda
Saki Joshima
Takumi Saitoh
Hajime Gunji
Tomoya Nakamura
Koretaka Iba
Yoshiyuki Tsubokura
Shinichi Shibasaki

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Daihachi Yoshida
Writers: Takeshi Shiota, Ichiro Kusuno, Daihachi Yoshida
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Daihachi Yoshida, shot by Hiroshi Machida. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Yoshiyuki Koike shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Yo Oizumi and Mayu Matsuoka and Koichi Sato carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11679950 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Daihachi Yoshida directs. Hiroshi Machida behind the camera. Yoshiyuki Koike cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

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1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Daihachi Yoshida, shot by Hiroshi Machida. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Yoshiyuki Koike shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Yo Oizumi and Mayu Matsuoka and Koichi Sato carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt11679950 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Hiroshi Machida
Editing: Yoshiyuki Koike
Production design: Mayumi Tomita
Makeup / hair: Tomoko Chiba
Runtime: 113 min · 1h 53m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction (2021)

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Alunauwie2025-09-29
★ 10/10
Film Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction, adapted from Takeshi Shiota’s novel Damashie no Kiba, delivers an unexpectedly gripping narrative filled with clever twists and well-built conflict. The film’s strength lies in its solid acting, cohesive storytelling, and excellent use of music and cinematography, making every scene meaningful. Despite its long runtime, the film keeps viewers fully engaged with its suspenseful plot and seamless pacing. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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