Yuki Yamada stars in the film "Bomb" (directed by Nagai Satoshi, released on October 31st). Among the many unique cast members, we will focus on three shining young actors in their 20s who are attracting attention.
The film depicts a battle of wits in an interrogation room between a mysterious bomber and the police, and is based on the best-selling novel "Bomb" (Kodansha) by Wu Sheng-hao, which won first place in "This Mystery is Amazing! 2023 Edition" (Takarajimasha) and other publications. A mysterious middle-aged man is taken into police custody after assaulting a store clerk in a drunken rage. A man calling himself "Suzuki Tagosaku" (Sato Jiro), claiming to have psychic powers, warns of the presence of bombs planted within Tokyo. He announces that, starting with an explosion in Akihabara, three more will detonate every hour. While dodging the questions of the negotiator, Ruike (Yamada), and the detectives, he gradually begins to ask mysterious "quizzes" about the bombs...
◇Kataoka Sennosuke as the mysterious young man, Ishikawa Tatsuma
In this film, Kabuki actor Kataoka Sennosuke plays Ishikawa Tatsuma, a mysterious young man whose identity has yet to be revealed. With long hair and vacant eyes, his presence gives off an unsettling aura, stimulating imagination and curiosity. Fans who have seen the film have commented that he is "a perfect fit for the role," and he exudes an overwhelming presence even amongst a star-studded cast. Is he a "mysterious presence" following Suzuki Tagosaku, or is he someone connected to the outcome of the bombing incident?
Sennosuke, who plays Tatsuma, is 25 years old and was born in March 2000 as the eldest son of Kabuki actor Kotaro Kataoka. He made his Kabukiza debut at the age of four. He made his film debut in "Troublesome People" (2023) and has steadily built up a track record in film productions such as "We Are" and "90 Years Old. What's So Celebrated About It" (both 2024). He made waves with his excellent performance as Prince Atsuyasu in last year's NHK Taiga drama "To Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e)."
◇ Kanichiro plays Ise, a detective who is at the mercy of Tagosaku in the interrogation room.
Kanichiro plays Ise, a police sergeant at Nogata Police Station who attends Suzuki Tagosaku's questioning and acts as a lookout in the interrogation room. As a secretary, Ise shares the details of the interrogation in real time, but he is at the mercy of Tagosaku's words and actions, and gradually becomes absorbed into the strange atmosphere... After the announcement of his appearance, social media was flooded with comments such as "His aura suits Ise's quirky character" and "He has a strangely relatable personality," and there are high expectations for the role of Ise, who is an important character in the original work. Producer Okada said, "He is someone with a hidden fighting spirit. In fact, how Ise acts in the interrogation room is very important," expressing his confidence in Kanichiro 's presence in the interrogation room, where talented actors such as Yamada, Sato, and Atsuro Watabe clash.
Kanichiro , 29, was born in August 1996 and is considered a thoroughbred in the acting world, with his father being Koichi Sato and his grandfather Rentaro Kanichiro . He has appeared in a number of popular works, including the 2022 NHK Taiga drama " The 13 Lords of the Shogun ," the film "The Moon's Phases," and the 2023 film "The Head." He left a strong impression in "The Namibian Desert" (2024), which won the International Federation of Film Critics Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. In the currently airing NHK morning drama " Bakebake," he makes his Asadora as Ginjiro, the husband of the protagonist Toki.
Ryota Bando plays Yabuki, an ambitious police sergeant aiming for promotion to detective.
Ryota Bando plays the passionate role of Yabuki, a police sergeant working at Numabukuro Police Box who teams up with Officer Koda, played by Sairi Ito . Yabuki is an ambitious man who views Ise (played by Kanichiro), who became a detective before him due to past grudges, as a rival, but aims to make a mark in this case and be promoted to detective. He puts all his effort into investigating bombs planted all over Tokyo, and accelerates the investigation after receiving a "strong tip-off", but soon faces an unexpected situation. Producer Okada gives his stamp of approval, saying, "Ito and Ryota Bando, who plays Yabuki, were perfect mates. Bando was very friendly and created a bright and cheerful atmosphere."
Born in May 1997, 28-year-old Bando played the challenging role of a young man with autism spectrum disorder in the drama "Light of My Lion" (2024) and a dangerous young man whom the protagonist meets in the film "Renoir" (2025). He has appeared in a string of popular productions, including the October drama "Synanthrope" (TV Asahi), and is one of the most notable young actors today, thanks to his solid acting skills.
Among a stellar cast, these three in their twenties shine with their acting. While enjoying the thrilling developments of "Bomb," be sure to pay attention to their acting.
