Netflix Film 'One Year to Live, I Buy a Man' Tops Japan Chart
Netflix has released a set-tour video and making-of photos for the film, which stars Ko Shibasaki and Eiji Akaso.
Netflix has released a set-tour video and making-of photos for its film 'One Year to Live, I Buy a Man', led by Ko Shibasaki and Eiji Akaso, according to cinemacafe.net. The release follows the film's strong showing on the platform's charts.
The film ranked 1st on Japan's domestic weekly TOP10 for films on November 11, 2026, and reached 4th on Netflix's weekly global TOP10 for non-English films. It also entered the TOP10 in Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The set-tour video, guided by the two leads, shows the home set of protagonist Yui Katakura, built to reflect real-estate prices in Matsumoto city, Nagano, and her asset plan. The quilt draped over the character Sena in the film was sewn by Shibasaki herself.
The film's image color is mint blue, used for Yui's company uniform and the script, with blue-green items placed throughout the sets.
Adapted from a bestselling novel
The film is based on a bestselling novel by Toriko Yoshikawa, with a script by Yoshikazu Okada and direction by director Kazama. It began streaming on Netflix on November 5, 2026.
Quick answers
When did 'One Year to Live, I Buy a Man' start streaming on Netflix?
The film began streaming on November 5, 2026.
Who stars in the film?
Ko Shibasaki and Eiji Akaso lead the cast.
How did the film perform on Netflix's charts?
It ranked 1st on Japan's domestic weekly TOP10 for films and 4th on Netflix's weekly global TOP10 for non-English films.