Hinotama: Ball of Fire (2026)
As his parents' marriage fractures and eventually collapses into divorce, high schooler Takeshi becomes increasingly obsessed with hunting for a mysterious 'ball of fire' rumored by a childhood friend. Using this quest to escape the quiet turmoil at home, Takeshi leaves his younger brother to shoulder the family's emotional weight without realizing it.
Director: Takenoshin Yaza
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Riku Onishi as |
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Koe Odani as |
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Himena Irei as |
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Mari Kusu as |
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Tomomitsu Adachi as |
| Directing | Takenoshin Yaza | Director |
| Camera | Yoshio Kitagawa | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Takenoshin Yaza | Writer |
| Production | Tomohisa Ishii | Producer |
| Editing | Takenoshin Yaza | Editor |
| Art | Shusaku Tsukamoto | Production Design |