VIVANT film unveils poster and cast; Ryo Ryusei shares co-star photo
Ryo Ryusei, who plays Koutaro Shinjo in the VIVANT film, posted a five-shot photo with Masato Sakai, Hiroshi Abe, Kazunari Ninomiya and Tori Matsuzaka.
The poster visual and cast of the film VIVANT were announced on November 11, 2026, according to cinemacafe.net. Ryo Ryusei, confirmed to reprise his role in the film, marked the announcement by posting a five-shot photo with four of his co-stars.
Ryusei plays Koutaro Shinjo of the public security police in the film. In the photo he is joined by Masato Sakai, Hiroshi Abe, Kazunari Ninomiya and Tori Matsuzaka.
Sakai plays the protagonist Nogi, Abe plays the public security officer Mamoru Nozaki and Ninomiya plays Nokor, a Tent executive and Nogi's brother-in-law. Matsuzaka plays Shun Kurosu, an undercover agent of Betsuhan.
The film opens nationwide on Friday, December 4, 2026.
From television to the big screen
The Sunday drama VIVANT aired in the July 2023 season and became a social phenomenon. A sequel was broadcast for two consecutive cours and recently aired its final episode.
Quick answers
When does the VIVANT film open in Japan?
The film opens nationwide on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Who plays Koutaro Shinjo in the VIVANT film?
Ryo Ryusei plays Koutaro Shinjo of the public security police.
Who appears in the cast of the VIVANT film?
Masato Sakai plays Nogi, Hiroshi Abe plays Mamoru Nozaki, Kazunari Ninomiya plays Nokor and Tori Matsuzaka plays Shun Kurosu.