Mystery Arena (Japanese Film)
Mystery Arena (Japanese: ミステリー・アリーナ) is a Japanese film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi and distributed by Shochiku. Scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, the film has a runtime of 117 minutes. It is based on the novel of the same name by Reiichiro Fukami, published on June 30, 2015, by Hara Shobo.
Production and Crew
The film was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The screenplay was co-written by Kota Oura and Yusuke Takatoku, adapting the original work by novelist Reiichiro Fukami. Satoru Karasawa served as the cinematographer, while Jin Yasuyuki and Sawako Toshimitsu acted as producers.
Plot and Premise
The story centers on a live mystery quiz show hosted by Momotaro Kabayama, played by Toshiaki Karasawa. After previous rounds fail to yield a correct answer, the carryover prize pool reaches ten billion yen. The central challenge revolves around a murder case that occurred in an isolated western-style mansion during a storm. Six participants chosen for their deductive reasoning abilities attempt to solve the mystery.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast portraying the host, contestants, and associated characters:
- Toshiaki Karasawa as Momotaro Kabayama
- Mana Ashida as Ichiko
- Toko Miura as Sango
- Nobuyuki Suzuki as Gambler
- Reina Triendl as Montereone Reika
- So Okuno as Butsumetsu
- Shohei Uno as Oana
- Toru Nomaguchi as Edison
- Tetsuji Tamayama as Legend
- Yuko Asano as Ano Misu
Additional supporting cast members include Miyu Yagyu as Sayaka, Yuta Tanokura as Daisuke Marumo, Chiaki Kawamo as Kyoko, and Shigeru Saiki as Hide.