The Last Blossom Film Unveils New Cast, Crew, and Opening Song in Exciting Trailer
Discover the exciting new film featuring Hideaki Murata, Hiroki Yasumoto, Sōma Saitō, and Kōta Nakayama, premiering October 10 in Japan—don’t miss it!
New Anime Film 'The Last Blossom' Set to Premiere in Japan on October 10
Wright Film has unveiled exciting details about the upcoming anime movie The Last Blossom, directed by Baku Kinoshita and written by Kadzuya Konomoto. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on October 10.
Main Visual, Cast, and Trailer
The studio revealed the main visual, along with the additional cast, staff, and the main trailer during the recent Anime Expo event. The trailer, which also features the opening theme song "Moving Still Life" by the band cero, was first showcased at the event.
Cast Announcements
The newly announced cast members include:
- Hideaki Murata (from Toro Salmon) as Hayashida, Akutsu's henchman
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Tsutsumi, Akutsu's older brother in the yakuza group
- Sōma Saitō as Wakamatsu, Akutsu's junior
- Kōta Nakayama as Konishi, another of Akutsu's henchmen
Staff Details
The film's production team features notable names:
- Director: Baku Kinoshita, Nana Harada
- Animation Layout Director: Eiji Tera
- Animation Directors: Yuji Hosogoe, Kazuya Miyoshi, Shuichi Shimamura
- Color Design: Haruko Nobori
- Art Director: Honoka Satō
- Cinematography: Kou Hoshina, Takahiro Hondai
- Editing: Yoshiki Ushiroda
- Sound: Kōji Kasamatsu (Director), Yōji Shimizu (Recording)
- Producers: Kinue Itou, Ryoichiro Matsuo
- Distribution: Pony Canyon
- Publicity: Miracle Voice
Film Highlights and Festival Screenings
The film was showcased in the Feature Film Competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival last month. A preview was also part of the Work in Progress lineup at last year's festival.
Voice Cast and Story
The story features voices from:
- Kaoru Kobayashi and Junki Tozuka as the protagonist Minoru Akutsu at different ages
- Hikari Mitsushima and Yoshiko Miyazaki as Nana Nagata, Akutsu's partner across different times
- Pierre Taki as the talking Housenka flower
Plot Summary
Autumn 2023: Elderly inmate Akutsu, serving a life sentence, reflects on his past as a talking Housenka flower comments on his life.
Summer 1986: Young Akutsu lives with Nana and her son Kensuke in a modest apartment, surrounded by Housenka flowers. The story narrates a rare victory for a dying yakuza and his family's tale, told through the flower that blooms in prison.
Creative Team and Collaborations
Kinoshita and Konomoto previously worked together on the ODDTAXI anime in 2021. The film's concept art was created by Michinoku-Toge, with music composed by cero.
Additional Information
- The film was screened at Annecy last month, gaining international recognition.
- The story is a poignant reflection on life, death, and redemption, told through a mix of past and present perspectives.
Source: Official press release
Coverage of Anime Expo 2025 is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.