Ryohei Bando and Akari Takarai to Star in Saturday Night Theater, Spring 2027
The film, directed by Yasuki Endo, is based on the grand prize-winning novel from the Hitsujibungaku Award, inspired by the band's song 'Yoru wo Koete'.
Ryohei Bando and Akari Takarai will star in the film Saturday Night Theater, directed by Yasuki Endo, with a release planned for spring 2027, according to cinemacafe.net.
The film is based on the grand prize-winning short novel from the second Hitsujibungaku Award, a project run by the novel posting site monogatary.com and the band Hitsujibungaku. The story was inspired by Hitsujibungaku's song 'Yoru wo Koete'. Endo wrote the script and also directs.
The staff includes cinematographer Hidetoshi Shinomiya, lighting director Daiki Kato and sound recordist Ryoaki Izuta. A teaser visual has been released with paired copy lines about Saturday being the day each protagonist acts as themselves.
A special music video for 'Yoru wo Koete' featuring Bando and Takarai is available on Hitsujibungaku's official YouTube channel. A novelization of the film is also set for release. The book Saturday Night Theater (Not) A Love Story goes on sale on Wednesday, November 18.
Background
The Hitsujibungaku Award began in 2021. In its second edition, the grand prize went to a short novel chosen from more than 1,000 entries. The project began about five years before the article, when a producer sent Endo the original short novel. Filming took place in spring 2026 with Bando and Takarai.
Quick answers
When is Saturday Night Theater released?
The film is scheduled for release in spring 2027.
Who stars in Saturday Night Theater?
Ryohei Bando and Akari Takarai star in the film.
Who directs Saturday Night Theater?
Yasuki Endo directs and wrote the script.