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『劇場版 センキョナンデス』

SENKYONANDESU the Movie

Release Date February 18, 2023

Running Time 109 minutes

Director:  Darthreider / Petit Kashima

Exective Producer: Yu Hirano / Umezo Kato

Producer: Arata Oshima / Aki Maeda

Cinematographer: Loft Project

Editor: Akira Funaki

Music: The Bassons

Sound: Takashi Nakashima / Kenichi Tominaga

【Story】

Elections Are the Best Festival Ever!... Or So We Thought

A rapper and a comedian, who only intended to be onlookers, end up documenting the election campaign on the day of the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe.

A road movie that asks: What is an election? What is democracy? What is journalism?

Rapper DarthReider, raised in London and deeply familiar with global political affairs, teams up with Petit Kashima, a comedian who reads and analyzes 14 newspapers every day. Together, they host the weekly YouTube show "Hirukaranandesu", where their sharp banter and insightful commentary have earned them a nationwide fan base known as "Hiru-mania."

As a spin-off of their show, the two launch an election coverage project, crashing the campaigns of over a dozen candidates during Japan’s 2021 Lower House and 2022 Upper House elections. They toss aside the traditional rules of documentary filmmaking–talking freely, asking blunt questions, and drawing out raw and honest responses from the candidates.

Their critical eye extends beyond politics. With Petit Kashima’s expertise as a newspaper-reading enthusiast, they also turn their focus to the state of journalism itself. One major confrontation takes place at the headquarters of Shikoku Shimbun, a regional newspaper in Kagawa Prefecture, where Petit Kashima delivers a sharp critique and sparks a battle.

“Elections are a festival!” they proclaim as they head to Osaka to cover the heated 2022 Upper House campaign, tragedy strikes: the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The film takes an unexpected turn. Campaign events are either canceled or proceed under heavy tension.  Then, while filming one candidate, they are informed of Abe's death. Despite not knowing the truth of the incident, social media quickly filles with speculation and reckless commentary. Disturbed by the noise, the two set out on a journey–searching for what democracy truly means...

【Director's Biography】

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Darthreider

Rapper/musician

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Born in Paris and raised in London, Darthreider dropped out of the University of Tokyo. In 2010, he suffered a cerebral infarction, resulting in the loss of vision in his left eye. Since then, his eye patch has become his trademark. He formed the band The Bassons, where he’s the lead vocalist, and regularly appears on various online programs alongside public figures from diverse fields.

Petit Kashima 

Current Affairs Comedian

Petit Kashima analyzes and compares coverage across 14 newspapers, offering sharp and humorous commentary on topics ranging from sports and culture to politics. He holds Level 1 certification in Japan’s News Proficiency Test. A prolific writer, he publishes 17 columns a month and is the author of multiple books. He frequently appears on both radio and television programs.

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