Production of the film “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” has been confirmed and the cast has been announced. Starring Masahiro Ota and directed by Nanami Ebisawa, this new film will pierce the next generation and is scheduled to begin f

The film “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” has been decided to be produced and the cast has been announced. Starring Masahiro Ota and directed by Nanami Ebisawa – A new film that will pierce the next generation, scheduled for filming in January 2026 ​ “The Human-Looking
Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” Production Committee Press Release: September 5, 2025 To Members of the Media The film “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” has been confirmed for production and its cast has been announced. Starring Masahiro Ota and directed by Nanami Ebisawa, the new film will ignite the next generation and is scheduled to begin filming in January 2026. The production of the new film “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” has been confirmed. It has been announced that actor Ota Masahiro will star in the lead role. The director is actor Ebisawa Nanami, who made a name for herself in his previous film, “It’s Not a Joke.” This will be her first time writing and directing a feature film. The music will be provided by the acclaimed artist Goodnight Kogata, who also worked on the previous film. TOWER5, which co-produced the music videos for “Joudan Janai yo” directed by Tamami Kusaka, “Wasurenai” by Goodnight Kogata, and “TIGER” directed by Anshul Chauhan, will be co-producing “The Human-Looking Four and a Half Tatami Room.” [Work summary] “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” is a human drama set in a four-and-a-half-tatami apartment in a remote corner of Tokyo, depicting young people struggling between their dreams and reality. Amidst a mix of love and conflict, loneliness and laughter, this story asks what it means to be “human.”
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Lead actor Masahiro Ota [Comment from Lead Actor Masahiro Ota] “I’m Masahiro Ota, playing the role of Nanami Nanami, the character Nanami Nanami, whom I met on the film ‘It’s Not a Joke’, and I’m extremely happy to be playing my first leading role in a feature film in this first screenplay and directorial work. The character I’m playing, Nanbu Takeshi, is a slightly dangerous and troublesome character who is out of place in today’s world, driven by great love for everyone around him and confronting everything head-on. Is he a human or a fake? I hope to confront this man head-on, revealing everything I’ve learned as an actor so far, and embodying his way of life. There are still many thoughts I want to express, but I would be happiest if people could experience them through the film. I will definitely make a great film so that I can proudly say that I want many people to see it. Thank you for your support.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/169190/1/169190-1-b0ceafd88622090cc8c73beede0b76d9-1567×2351.jpg Director: Nanami Ebisawa [Director Nanami Ebisawa comment] “I’m Nanami Ebisawa, director of the film ‘The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room.’ After my previous film, ‘It’s Not a Joke,’ I definitely felt a cultural surge. I strongly believe we need to make a major shift in direction in these changing times, and so I’m taking on this project. The lead role is played by Masahiro Ota. Having met him on the previous film, I’m confident that he will be a shining light on this film, and I truly look forward to working with him again. The auditions, where I faced 301 other actors, were truly a mixed martial arts battle. The greatest reward was meeting friends who, amidst that passion, I could carve out this present together with me. Their gazes were filled with both regret and hope. I want this film to be like a baton passed on to the next generation. I believe that even from a small four-and-a-half-tatami room, we can resonate with the potential, pain, and laughter of humanity. I hope it reaches the
four-and-a-half-tatami room in your heart. Thank you for your support.” [Production Information] Filming for the film “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” is scheduled to begin in January 2026. Details such as additional cast members and release dates will be announced in the future. In addition, crowdfunding for the production will begin on September 15th and is scheduled to run until the end of October. [Film Information] Title: “The Humanoid’s Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” Director and Screenwriter: Nanami Ebisawa Starring: Masahiro Ota Music: Goodnight Kogata Co-produced by: TOWER5 Organized and produced by: “The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” Production Committee Filming begins: January 2026 Official website: https://www.instagram.com/ningen_film/ Official SNS: https://x.com/ningen_film?s=21&t=qiBmwe5Ukbt7ia4gOIS9OQ For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact: ningen.film@gmail.com (“The Human-Looking Four-and-a-Half Tatami Room” Production Committee, Line Producer: Nagashima Tsubasa) automatically, so please do not reply.