I Heard Kirishima is Leaving the Club

“I Heard Kirishima is Leaving the Club” is a Japanese youth drama film released in 2012, telling the story of students at Matsurai First High School as they react to the news of the volleyball club star Kirishima’s departure, leading to a tense atmosphere and subtle changes in interpersonal relationships within the campus. The film showcases the inner worlds and confusions of youth through multiple narrative threads.

Main Features

• Director: Daihachi Yoshida
• Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Ai Hashimoto, Masahiro Higashide, etc.
• Duration: 103 minutes
• Douban Rating: 7.9

Audience

This film is suitable for viewers who enjoy youth themes and campus life, especially those interested in Japanese culture and cinema.

Additional Information

• The film is adapted from Ryo Asai’s debut novel of the same name and has won several awards, including Best Film at the 2012 Japan Academy Prize.
• Through delicate emotional portrayals and a realistic campus atmosphere, the film has attracted a large audience.