Haiyoshin

Haiyoshin (Japanese: 廃用身) is a Japanese feature film directed by Koki Yoshida. The film is scheduled for release on May 15, 2026, with a runtime of 125 minutes. It is distributed by ARK Entertainment and is spoken entirely in Japanese.

Production and Background

The film is based on the novel titled Haiyoshin, written by Yo Kusakabe and originally published by Gentosha on May 23, 2003. The screenplay was adapted by Koki Yoshida alongside the original author. Koji Fujii serves as the producer, while Takayuki Shida acts as the cinematographer.

Cast and Characters

The production features several notable Japanese actors in leading and supporting roles:

• Shota Sometani as Tadasu Urushihara
• Yukiya Kitamura as Shuntaro Yagura
• Naomasa Musaka as Takeichi Iwakami
• Kumi Takiuchi as Kikuko Urushihara