“This Mystery is Amazing!” The live-action film adaptation of the award-winning novel by Kyosuke Kurai, “The Monster Woodcutter,” will go on sale for pre-download starting March 27th (Wednesday), and Blu-ray and DVD will go on sale from April 24th (Wednesday). , and DVD and digital rentals will also begin on the same day.
This work depicts a three-way battle between a psychopath, a serial killer, and the police, which begins when a lawyer is targeted by a series of bizarre murders in which he uses an ax to take out brains. The shocking setting and surprising developments made it a hot topic, and even at the time of its release, it received rave reviews on social media.
The director was Takashi Miike, a genius with enthusiastic fans all over the world. Kazuya Kamenashi plays the role of Akira Ninomiya, a crazy psychopathic lawyer who is willing to do anything, even murder, to achieve the main character’s goals.
In addition, Nanao will play Arashiko Toshiro, a profiler for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who pursues serial murder cases while isolated in the investigation headquarters, and Riho Yoshioka will play Emi Kami, Ninomiya’s fiancée who does not know his true nature. Shota Sometani plays the psychopathic surgeon Kuro Sugitani, Shido Nakamura plays Takeshi Kenmochi, a suspect in a past murder case, and Kiyohiko Shibukawa plays Toto Inui, a detective with a strong sense of justice. The theme song was written by SEKAI NO OWARI.
In addition, the deluxe Blu-ray and DVD editions to be released on Wednesday, April 24th will include an audio commentary with Kamenashi, Nanao, and director Miike, as well as making-of footage and interview footage. A special bonus disc is also included.
“Monster Woodcutter” will be available for pre-download on March 27th (Wednesday). Digital rental, Blu-ray & DVD release, and DVD rental will start from April 24th (Wednesday).