Talk & Seminar

Name: “BREAK SHOT” Special Screening Directed by KURUMA - SSFF & ASIA 2026
Start: 2026-06-08T19:35
Location: WITH HARAJUKU HALL

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“BREAK SHOT” Special Screening Directed by KURUMA

26.06.08[ Mon ] 19:35-21:00

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2026.05.16

From manzai to cinema—his next stage begins.

We are pleased to present a special screening of “BREAK SHOT,” the directorial debut of Kuruma Takahira, with a post-screening talk.

【STORY】
“Only the drive recorder saw everything—”
A debut film by director Kuruma Takahira.
A new black comedy that emerges solely through conversation,
captured from a drive recorder’s perspective.

Guests

KURUMA

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Director / Screenwriter
Born in Tokyo in 1994, Kuruma is a comedian and member of the comedy duo REIWA ROMAN, winners of the M-1 Grand Prix in both 2023 and 2024. He served as a comedy performance supervisor on the film "The Beast of Comedy (2024)."
As an actor, he has appeared in Atsuro Shimosha’s "Meets the World（2025）" and Yusuke Iwasaki’s "Chilled（2026）," among others. Chilled received the International Federation of Film Critics Prize (FIPRESCI Prize) at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
In 2026, he founded the creative studio “KURUMADE” and made his directorial debut with BREAK SHOT.

Kodama Tomohiro

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Comedian
Born on November 14, 1979, in Koenji, Tokyo, he began his career in comedy in 2004 as part of the 9th class of NSC Tokyo. In 2016, he formed the comedy duo “SARUGORILLA” with Kenichi Akaba, a friend he has known since childhood.
In 2023, the duo won King of Conte, a major comedy competition in Japan, becoming the 16th champions.Since then, the duo has continued to hold annual solo live shows and tours. He has also expanded his career into film, television dramas, and stage productions, showcasing his strong acting ability.

Oshiro Maeda

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Actor
Born on December 7, 2000, in Osaka, he began his career as a child actor in 2005. In 2007, he gained recognition as part of the comedy duo “MAEDAMAEDA” alongside his older brother, Koki Maeda.
In 2011, he made his screen debut and first leading appearance in 奇跡 (I Wish), directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions.
His recent credits include the television drama PJ: Air Rescue Unit (EX), as well as the films Rewrite (directed by Daigo Matsui), ROPE (directed by Reon Yagi), and Yoyogi Johnny (directed by Satoshi Kimura).

NAO TAKAHASHI

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Actor
Born in 1995 in Fukushima. An actor active in films and TV, appearing in “Kamakuradono no 13nin“,”Shinanthrope”,”Yokohama Neighbors”,and films like “Bosei”and”Tokyo Escape”.

Yuto Endo

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Actor
Born in Tokyo in 1998, he gained recognition for his performances in the films Just Remembering (Ano Koro), Over the Town (Machi no Ue de), and Kasokeki Sankayou (2021), all directed by Rikiya Imaizumi. His notable works also include the television drama RoOT, broadcast on TV Tokyo in 2024, and Dora Dora Daisakusen: 30 Minutes Until Live Broadcast, broadcast on TV Asahi in 2025.
In 2026, he appeared in Tokyo Escape, directed by Ren Akiba, which was officially selected for the Yokohama International Film Festival, as well as Destiny Proxy Service, directed by Hirotaka Yagi.

Outline

Date: 26.06.08 [Mon] 19:35-21:00
Venue: WITH HARAJUKU HALL
Admission: Advance: ¥2,000　General Admission (Door): ¥2,300
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Talk & Seminar

“BREAK SHOT” Special Screening Directed by KURUMA