Image: 2026 Film "Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki" Produktionskomitee, Mika Yamamori/Kodansha
AMBot | 06/25/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The production of the live-action film based on Mika Yamamori's successful manga series 'Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki' (internationally: 'In the Clear Moonlit Dusk') has announced two additional cast members. As the official production team revealed on June 25, 2026, Yoda Yuki and Fujiki Naoto will complete the already impressive cast.
Yoda Yuki, a former member of the idol group Nogizaka46, takes on the role of Yoshiko, the lively childhood friend of the female protagonist Kohaku. Yoshiko returns after a long stay abroad and, with her carefree demeanor, thoroughly disrupts the budding relationship between Kohaku and Yoi. Yoda herself describes the character as 'a kind of spice that makes the story even more colorful' and hopes that the audience can also empathize with the moments of frustration.
Fujiki Naoto takes on the role of Yoi's father, Seiichi Takiguchi, the owner of the curry restaurant 'Nasu Oyaji'. The actor, who previously appeared alongside lead actor Michieda Shunsuke (Kohaku) in the drama series 'Haha ni Naru' in 2017, is delighted about the reunion: 'Since then, I've considered him my son, so it's great to be filming with him again.' Fujiki, who self-deprecatingly describes his part as 'sparkling zero,' emphasizes how much the role of the caring father appealed to him. The real-life curry institution 'Nasu Oyaji' from the original work also serves as a culinary consultant this time.
The film is based on the manga series of the same name by Mika Yamamori, which has been serialized in the magazine 'Dessert' (Kodansha) since July 2020 and has sold over 7.5 million copies worldwide. In January 2026, an anime adaptation premiered on Japanese television. The live-action version is directed by Kentaro Takemura, with a screenplay by Yuichi Tokunaga and music by Sho Kanematsu. The film is produced by TBS Sparkle, with distribution handled by Toho.
In addition to Michieda Shunsuke as Kohaku and Anzai Seira as Yoi, Mizusawa Rintaro, Hoshino Yumena, Suzukawa Sayu, Okura Takato, and Asa Tatsumi have also been confirmed as additional cast members. The film is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters on October 23, 2026.
Yoda Yuki, a former member of the idol group Nogizaka46, takes on the role of Yoshiko, the lively childhood friend of the female protagonist Kohaku. Yoshiko returns after a long stay abroad and, with her carefree demeanor, thoroughly disrupts the budding relationship between Kohaku and Yoi. Yoda herself describes the character as 'a kind of spice that makes the story even more colorful' and hopes that the audience can also empathize with the moments of frustration.
Fujiki Naoto takes on the role of Yoi's father, Seiichi Takiguchi, the owner of the curry restaurant 'Nasu Oyaji'. The actor, who previously appeared alongside lead actor Michieda Shunsuke (Kohaku) in the drama series 'Haha ni Naru' in 2017, is delighted about the reunion: 'Since then, I've considered him my son, so it's great to be filming with him again.' Fujiki, who self-deprecatingly describes his part as 'sparkling zero,' emphasizes how much the role of the caring father appealed to him. The real-life curry institution 'Nasu Oyaji' from the original work also serves as a culinary consultant this time.
The film is based on the manga series of the same name by Mika Yamamori, which has been serialized in the magazine 'Dessert' (Kodansha) since July 2020 and has sold over 7.5 million copies worldwide. In January 2026, an anime adaptation premiered on Japanese television. The live-action version is directed by Kentaro Takemura, with a screenplay by Yuichi Tokunaga and music by Sho Kanematsu. The film is produced by TBS Sparkle, with distribution handled by Toho.
In addition to Michieda Shunsuke as Kohaku and Anzai Seira as Yoi, Mizusawa Rintaro, Hoshino Yumena, Suzukawa Sayu, Okura Takato, and Asa Tatsumi have also been confirmed as additional cast members. The film is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters on October 23, 2026.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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