Takahashi Kaito to Lead First Film, Prism, in March 2027
King & Prince's Takahashi Kaito plays a former dancer teaching inmates on Shodoshima in Prism, directed by Haryu Yusuke.
Takahashi Kaito of King & Prince will take his first lead film role in Prism, scheduled for release on March 5, 2027, according to cinematoday.jp. A teaser visual and teaser video were released with the announcement.
Takahashi plays Okita Ritsu, a former dancer who returns to his hometown of Shodoshima and teaches dance to inmates at a prison without walls as part of a rehabilitation program. Thirteen cast members play the inmates, including Daigo Kotaro, Goto Takenori and Hidaka Yukito.
Dance work behind the roles
The cast shaved their heads or cut their hair very short and practiced dance for two and a half months before filming. NOPPO of s**t kingz is handling the main dance choreography.
Takahashi attended a school where NOPPO was an instructor when he was young, and he has danced since childhood, winning numerous competitions.
Haryu Yusuke directs and wrote the original story, making his feature film debut, with the screenplay by Gajin Shota.
Quick answers
When does Prism open in cinemas?
Prism is scheduled for release on March 5, 2027.
Who does Takahashi Kaito play in Prism?
He plays Okita Ritsu, a former dancer who returns to his hometown of Shodoshima and teaches dance to inmates at a prison without walls.
Who is directing Prism?
Haryu Yusuke directs and wrote the original story in his feature film debut, with a screenplay by Gajin Shota.