All You Need Is Kill (2026)
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Director: Kenichiro Akimoto Run Time: 82 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026 Language: Japanese
Starring: Ai Mikami, Hiccorohee, Kana Hanazawa, Mo Chugakusei, Natsuki Hanae
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
About the film:
When a massive alien flower known as “Darol” unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population of Japan, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
About the filmmaker:
Ken’ichirô Akimoto is a Japanese filmmaker whose work is defined by quiet intensity, emotional restraint, and a deep sensitivity to everyday human experience. Drawing from both independent cinema and documentary traditions, Akimoto crafts films that explore memory, isolation, and the subtle forces that shape personal identity.
His storytelling favors observation over exposition, allowing atmosphere, gesture, and environment to carry meaning. Akimoto’s films often focus on characters navigating transitional moments, revealing how small choices and unspoken tensions can have lasting emotional impact.
Through a minimalist aesthetic and a humane perspective, Ken’ichirô Akimoto continues to establish himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary Japanese cinema.
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