[Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.] Six years after the Okinawan smash hit “Senkotsu”—the latest feature film, “Kanasandou,” directed and written by Teruya Toshiyuki (Garage Sale Gori), will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. Press release: October 30, 2025 To Members of the Press Six Years Since “Senkotsu” Was a Smash Hit in Okinawa – Teruya Toshiyuki (Garage Sale Gori) “Kanasandoo,” the latest feature-length film directed and written by , will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Blu-ray and DVD of “Kanasandoo,” directed and written by Toshiyuki Teruya (Garage Sale Gori), which premiered in Okinawa in January 2025 and was released nationwide in February, will be released on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Director Toshiyuki Teruya, who won the Directors Guild of Japan Newcomer Award for “Senkotsu” (2019) and has portrayed family ties and humor from his unique perspective, has released his first film in six years. His latest work is a moving portrayal of “family love and forgiveness” set on Ie Island in Okinawa. The lead role is played by Okinawan native Ruka Matsuda, who has attracted attention for her roles in the TV drama series “Chimudondon” (2010/NHK) and the historical drama “To You, Shining” (2012/NHK). The film also features a talented cast, with Keiko Horiuchi playing the mother, Machiko, and Tadanobu Asano playing the father, Satoru. In addition to the stage greeting, the set also includes an audio commentary by lead actress Ruka Matsuda and director Toshiyuki Teruya, who discuss
behind-the-scenes stories and the film’s highlights and appeal, as well as a newly filmed bonus video, “Kana-san Talk.” Even if you’ve already seen the film, be sure to check out the footage to enjoy it again. Product overview 【Title】”Kanasandoo” 【Release Date】Wednesday, January 28, 2026 【Distributor】Yoshimoto Music *Credit notation: (C)2026 “Kanasando” Production Committee *Theatrical release: Friday, January 31, 2025 in Okinawa / Friday, February 21, 2025 nationwide release ≪Story≫ After losing his wife, Machiko (Keiko Horiuchi), Satoru (Tadanobu Asano), his father, has been suffering from dementia as he ages. His daughter, Mika (Ruka Matsuda), cannot forgive her father for not answering her mother’s phone call pleading for help just before she died. Upon receiving news that her father’s life is in danger, Mika reluctantly returns to her hometown of Iejima, Okinawa Prefecture. While Mika shows no signs of trying to repair her relationship with her father, while reminiscing about the
irreplaceable time she spent with her parents, surrounded by the island’s natural beauty, she discovers a precious diary her mother wrote before she died. There, she learns her mother’s true feelings and a beloved secret known only to her mother and father… ≪Cast≫ Ruka Matsuda, Keiko Horiuchi K Jersey Mayumi Ueda, Sho Matsuda, Sho Niimoto, Kengo Higa, Hirahito Maeda, Izumi Kishaba, Hayato Iwata, Sakihamax, Shioyan Diver, Arata Nakamoto, A16 Tadanobu Asano ≪Director/Screenplay≫ Toshiyuki Teruya ≪Theme Song “Kanasandoo”≫ Lyrics and Composition: Maekawa Morimasa ≪Staff≫ Executive Producer: Jun Fukuda Produced by: “Kanasandoo” Production Committee Written by Speedy Production Production: Torigoe Office Production cooperation: Kirishima 1945 Distribution: PARCO Advertisement: FINOR Comment from Director and Screenwriter Teruya Toshiyuki The DVD and Blu-ray of the film “Kanasandoo” will be released on January 28th. If you missed it at the cinema or want to see it again, be sure to check it out! It also includes a behind-the-scenes talk between the star, Ruka Matsuda, and me, the director. Listening to the audio commentary with Ruka Matsuda will give you a whole new perspective on the film!! Recording overview
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4539/29501-4539-00484a3c93b8395e3a20ec704dd1f8e8-1764×2493.jpg 【Kanasandoo DVD】 ■Specifications: 1 DVD / COLOR / 16:9 / Cinemascope / 5.1ch ■Price: ¥4,180 (tax included) (¥3,800 (tax excluded)) ■Product number: YRBN-91624 ≪Contents≫ ■Feature (86 minutes) ■Bonus Audio ・Starring Matsuda Ruka × Director Teruya Toshiyuki Audio Commentary ■Bonus Footage ・Stage Greeting ・Starring Ruka Matsuda x Director Toshiyuki Teruya “Kana-san Talk” ・Trailer Blu-ray & DVD purchase bonuses/sales information available exclusively at participating stores ▼Amazon.co.jp limited first-come-first-serve benefits Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4539/29501-4539-0395011aed6a33abcd4c5734107eeb56-800×800.jpg Those who pre-order (purchase) on Amazon.co.jp will receive a free A4 clear file of the movie “Kanasandoo” on a first-come, first-served basis. *The bonus clear file is planned to be A4 size. *Design is subject to change. *Quantities are limited. Offer ends when stock runs out. *Please be sure to check the product page of the participating store to see if there are any bonuses before purchasing. ▼Yoshimoto Net Shop Plus (Main Store/Yahoo! Store/Rakuten Market Store) Pre-order Movie “Kanasandoo” Blu-ray & DVD ■Pre-order Period Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – Sunday, January 4, 2026, 11:59 PM *Due to a large number of orders, there is a possibility that some shipments may be delayed or items may be out of stock even within the specified period. *For convenience store payments, if payment is not received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2026, your order will be canceled. Please note. *This product is available for a limited time only. Sales will end once the period has ended. For more information, please visit the Yoshimoto Music homepage. http://yoshimoto-me.co.jp/artist/kanasando/
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