Yukiko a.k.a (2025)
Yukiko, a 29-year-old elementary school teacher in Tokyo, struggles with student communication and personal insecurities. Overlooked in the “Favorite Teacher Ranking” and uneasy about her boyfriend’s marriage hints, she finds solace in hip-hop. Yet, in her first rap battle, she is completely overwhelmed by her opponent. This story follows Yukiko’s journey to discover the meaning of living authentically.
Director: Naoya Kusaba
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Rio Yamashita as |
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Daichi Watanabe as |
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Ryo Ishibashi as |
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Ayame Goriki as |
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Fusako Urabe as |
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Ryo Ikeda as |
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Eriko Nakamura as |
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Haro Asada as |
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Higuchi Chennai as |
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Mariko Akama as |
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Aili Rissen as |
| Directing | Naoya Kusaba | Director |
| Writing | Naoya Kusaba | Writer |
| Writing | Ayako Suzuki | Writer |
| Crew | Shintaro Teramoto | Cinematography |
| Editing | Naoya Kusaba | Editor |
| Lighting | Yamato Watanabe | Lighting Director |
