Netflix has revealed the complete ensemble cast and first teaser for “Bullet Train Explosion,” the upcoming thriller from “Shin Godzilla” co-director Shinji Higuchi.
While Tsuyoshi Kusanagi had previously been announced in the role of conductor Takaichi, the streaming giant has now disclosed the full roster of talent joining the project. Boarding the Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 60 alongside Kusanagi are Kanata Hosoda as conductor Fujii, Non as driver Matsumoto, Machiko Ono as House of Representatives member Kagami, Jun Kaname as entrepreneurial YouTuber Todoroki, and Hana Toyoshima as student Yuzuki Onodera.
The supporting cast features passengers from diverse backgrounds, creating a cross-section of society trapped in the high-speed crisis. Takumi Saitoh completes the main cast as Kasagi, the general commanding officer of the Shinkansen General Operation Control Center coordinating rescue efforts.
Netflix’s newly released teaser showcases the film’s central premise: a bomb rigged to detonate instantly if the train’s speed drops below 100 km/h. The bomber demands JPY100 billion ($660 million) as ransom to disarm the explosive device, triggering a desperate race against time for crew, passengers, and railway personnel.
The production collaborated with East Japan Railway Company, utilizing actual bullet trains and railway facilities to achieve authentic visuals for this modern reimagining of Toei’s classic “The Bullet Train.”
Based on a screenplay by Kazuhiro Nakagawa and Norichika Oba, “Bullet Train Explosion” is produced by Episcope with Kota Ishizuka as producer and Kensei Mori as line producer.
The film joins Netflix’s expanding slate of Japanese live-action content this year, which includes “Last Samurai Standing,” the third season of “Alice in Borderland,” and manga adaptation “10Dance.”
“Bullet Train Explosion” is scheduled to premiere on April 23.
Watch the teaser here:
